Rachel Sumner - Heartless Things (2024) [Hi-Res]

Lennon Award-winning singer-songwriter Rachel Sumner is thrilled to announce the release date for her highly anticipated sophomore album. Heartless Things - a captivating collection of ten original songs - will be available May 10, 2024.
In conjunction with this announcement, Sumner unveils the next single, "Katie," (out now) offering listeners a glimpse into the rich storytelling, whimsically lush instrumentation, and thematic ties that define the album.
“In each song there's some aspect of heartlessness and selfishness that threads everything together. ‘Katie’ is the thematic antidote of the album,” Sumner says. “It’s a love song for roommates or friends - dear ones that fall into despair - with the needed reminder that despite the hard times, there may be ‘fields full of flowers’ just around the bend.”
Heartless Things marks a significant evolution in Sumner's studio sound, stepping out from the acoustic string band framework of her 2022 debut album Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light. This new record blends elements of chamber-folk and indie-pop with Sumner’s love of Appalachian balladry and bluesy hooks, resulting in an immersive setting that highlights the top-notch narrative writing we’ve come to expect. With this album, Sumner continues to push the boundaries of folk music while staying true to her own unique artistic vision.



Tracklist:
1.01 - Rachel Sumner - Heartless Things (4:19)
1.02 - Rachel Sumner - Bygone Times (4:14)
1.03 - Rachel Sumner - Katie (3:04)
1.04 - Rachel Sumner - So What (3:47)
1.05 - Rachel Sumner - Radium Girls (Curie Eleison) (6:09)
1.06 - Rachel Sumner - Echoes (5:00)
1.07 - Rachel Sumner - 3000 Miles (4:18)
1.08 - Rachel Sumner - Too Tired (2:12)
1.09 - Rachel Sumner - Sometimes Sweetie (3:51)
1.10 - Rachel Sumner - Head East (4:29)