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Innovative alt-folk-pop band Rachael Sage & The Sequins have released "Everyday (Acoustic)," an exuberant version of Buddy Holly's iconic "Everyday," on their new Everyday maxi-single. A playful refresh of Holly's classic, the song is a catchy original take featuring finger cymbals, claps, violin, cello, and an acoustic guitar contribution from Christie Lenée. With its rich variety of performances, the Maxi-Single also includes two other arrangements of the song: a chamber version featuring piano and strings, as well as a full band version. All Proceeds will go to the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation.

For Sage, who has performed frequently at The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation’s SXSW Kickoff l Benefit Party in Austin, the song is equally reverential and highly personal. It left a singular impression on her after watching “The Buddy Holly Story” film biopic at a young age. Having stated that the song made her want to become a songwriter, to Sage – who is a cancer survivor – the deceptively simple, universal lyrics and gorgeous melody reflect an appreciation for living every day boldly and with love.

Rachael discusses the song, saying: “I’ve always wanted to do a cover of Buddy Holly’s ‘Everyday’, because it’s probably my very favorite pop song ever. My Dad and I went to see ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ in the movie theatre when I was a kid, and his story and music impacted me enormously from then on. A few years back, I was invited to perform this song at a Buddy Holly Foundation event at SXSW in Austin, so after that The Sequins had an arrangement featuring cello and violin in our repertoire and I just felt ready to include it – two versions actually! – on this album. For me as a vocalist, this song demands that I exist in pure love for the duration I’m singing it, and it’s deceptively simple. If someday I could write even one song with this much beauty and universality…well, let’s just say it reminds me of the power of music to move every fiber of my being. So much so that I felt compelled to record it with two entirely different arrangements, once we got into the studio! Whether I’m playing it on Wurlitzer or piano, the melody is a reminder for me of just how precious Buddy Holly’s legacy is, and how much potential artistry the world lost with his sudden passing. I hope I’ve honored him just a little bit!”

A joyful tribute to Buddy Holly, the Everyday maxi-single was produced by Sage with Grammy® nominee Mikhail Pivovarov and features Sage on lead and background vocals, Wurlitzer, lap percussion, glockenspiel, & finger cymbals; violinist Kelly Halloran (Goo Goo Dolls); Grammy® nominated cellist Dave Eggar; and the extraordinary Christie Lenée on acoustic guitar.

Sharing stages with seminal musicians such as Howard Jones, Rufus Wainwright, Ani DiFranco, and Grammy® winners Shawn Colvin and Judy Collins – with whom she also recorded a critically-acclaimed duet of Neil Young’s "Helpless" – Sage’s career has been defined by a passion for storytelling and a vibrant, innovative sense of creativity. Following on the heels of Canopy, Rachael Sage & The Sequins' forthcoming full-length album Under My Canopy continues her ongoing journey of storytelling, reinvention, and emotional connection. Sage offers listeners a reimagined, beautifully crafted, deeply heartfelt collection of songs that feel like a refuge, woven from resilience, longing, and the irrepressible determination to find light in the darkest places.

About Rachael Sage: In addition to being a six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Rachael Sage is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin with her band, The Sequins. Sage is also a visual artist and former ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet. A self-described "cancer thriver", she is additionally a philanthropic advocate who has raised money for a wide range of causes, including Foundation For Women's Cancer, WHY Hunger, American Refugee Committee, and National Network For Youth (NN4Y), Rainbow Mind, and The Trevor Project.

Tour Dates
(please see rachaelsage.com for all ongoing US & UK tour dates)

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Rachael Sage and The Sequins' joyful cover of Buddy Holly's classic "Everyday," "Everyday (Acoustic)" is a perfect upbeat song for summer! One of three versions of "Everyday" issued as a maxi-single, also check out the band version (from her recent studio album, Canopy), and the chamber mix. Stream/download the Everyday maxi-single at https://mpress.lnk.to/EverydayAcoustic; Preorder Under My Canopy at: https://mpress.lnk.to/UnderMyCanopy

For more information and interview requests, please contact:
US:Jill Richmond-Johnson, MPress Records | jillr@mpressrecords.com
UK: Cat Hockley, Fifth Element PR | cat@fifthelement.biz

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