Rachel is an educator and music writer in her native island of Manhattan. She co-hosts the 'Adobe & Teardrops' podcast with Von Cloedt of Americana Rock Mix.
Rachel Cholst
PREMIERE: Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves Ask Why ‘Each Season Changes You’
The duo explain how the late Rose Maddox led them to record the track.
CONCERT REVIEW: Darius Rucker Brings Ballads, Beer and Brass to NYC’s Beacon Theater
Darius Rucker brought style, energy and artistry to his New York City tour stop.
Sarah Jane Nelson Serves Up Tranquility and Jell-O in ‘I Wish I Missed You’ [EXCLUSIVE]
Sarah Jane Nelson takes a trip back to the 1950s in her colorful new video.
Sophie and the Broken Things Channel Nashville in ‘Churches and Bars’ [LISTEN]
The track taps into the darker side of Music City.
Matt Andersen Knows It’s Tougher on ‘The Other Side of Goodbye’ [LISTEN]
Belting in the style of R&B's most beloved legends, Andersen stuns with his timeless breakup anthem "Other Side of Goodbye."
Crys Matthews Asks Us to Be Our ‘Sister’s Keeper’ in Powerful New Song [EXCLUSIVE]
With an intergenerational chorus of feminist voices from Americana supporting her, Crys Matthews marks an important historical anniversary.
Building a Bigger Table: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at AmericanaFest
Changes are taking place amid continuing calls for diversity by Americana artists, who are optimistic about change but frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of clarity and transparency on the Americana Music Association's part.
A Brief History of Queer Country Music, From Lavender Country to Orville Peck
While out LGBTQ+ country artists are few and far between in the mainstream, the queer country scene is more vibrant than ever.
Ellen Angelico Interview: Americana Award-Nominated Guitarist Talks Putting Emotions Into Music, Advocating for a More Inclusive Country Music Community
Ellen Angelico, a non-binary guitarist who plays with, among others, Cam, opens up about her journey to Nashville and how she's working to bring other minorities into the country music space.
Who Are the Ballroom Thieves? 5 Things You Should Know
The Ballroom Thieves – Calin “Callie” Peters (vocals, cello, bass), Martin Earley (vocals, guitar) and Devin Mauch (vocals, percussion) – are well-known for their undeniable chemistry.