SIERRA FERRELL, TRAIL OF FLOWERS

Sierra Ferrell is a rising star in roots music, known for her distinctive blend of old-time, bluegrass, honky-tonk, and folk. Born in West Virginia, she gained widespread recognition with her debut album Long Time Coming, earning the Emerging Act of the Year at the Americana Honors & Awards. Since then, Ferrell has collaborated with artists like Margo Price, Zach Bryan, Diplo, and the Black Keys, captivating audiences across North America and Europe.

Her sophomore album Trail of Flowers, produced by Eddie Spear and Gary Paczosa, deepens her sound while preserving her whimsical, imaginative storytelling. The album spans a range of styles, from bluegrass to haunting ballads, and reflects Ferrell's personal experiences and reflections on modern life, including themes like the struggle for the "American dream" in the face of capitalism (American Dreaming) and the importance of self-sufficiency (Fox Hunt).

Ferrell’s unique voice and poetic lyrics shine on tracks like Dollar Bill Bar and the playful I Could Drive You Crazy, while Chittlin’ Cookin’ Time in Cheatham County honors the history of blues and old-time music. With a love for flowers that inspired the album title, Trail of Flowers is a rich, heartfelt collection that invites listeners to find comfort and healing through her music.

1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧o· ̊

One of the more interesting albums for me this year has been 88rising's 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧o· ̊. 88rising is a musical collective, management company, and record label founded in 2015 by Sean Miyashiro and Jaeson Ma. Since its origin, it has become a platform for Asian American artists. On 1999 Write The Future, artists from their label along with well known hip-hop and R&B artists like De La Soul and Rick Ross, have come together tor create an expansive, 24 track album that bounces from hip-hop to R&B to jazz, to...listen and find found! It's like discovering a great 24 song playlist.