Rachael Yamagata isn’t dinner party small talk – she’s the knife and compass in a red velvet satchel. With her unmistakable voice as a touchstone, the Hudson Valley-based singer/songwriter returns with Starlit Alchemy - A cinematic, soul-stirring journey through grief, surrender, resilience, and release. Starlit Alchemy isn’t a collection of singles or an algorithmic playlist; it’s a “deep dive record,” as Yamagata calls it. “It’s forensics for trauma and beauty and the bittersweetness of the in-tandem nature of both.” Starlit Alchemy roams the cave and the stars. It weaves galactic counsel into our human experience. It’s a soundtrack for personal excavation and mystical rebirth, made to be felt in full. Known for bruising vulnerability, wry humor and unrelenting grit, and a favorite with fans for her soul-baring live performances, she tours Starlit Alchemy as an ‘experience’ – think strings and Daniel Lanois ‘esque soundscapes and lyrics to move you through any stuck state. Kindred artists might include Patrick Watson, Mitski, Cat Power, Fiona Apple, Damien Rice, Bonnie Raitt and Ray Lamontagne. Rachael Yamagata first emerged in the early 2000s with her critically acclaimed debut Happenstance. She’s built a loyal following with beloved records including Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart, Chesapeake, and Tightrope Walker and has collaborated and toured with artists as varied as Liz Phair, Toots and The Maytals, Sara Barielles, Ryan Adams, and Bright Eyes.