Kelley McRae

Feature on NPR’s ‘The Hidden World of Girls’

I was recently asked to do an interview for the awesome new NPR multimedia series ‘The Hidden World of Girls.’ The series is produced by Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva, aka ‘The Kitchen Sisters,’ and features stories of “coming of age, rituals and rites of passage, secret identities—of women who crossed a line, blazed a trail, or changed the tide.” Needless to say, I am honored to be a part of this amazing site!

In addition to the interview, they asked me to talk about ten of my favorite female musicians, for their blog/playlist ‘Girls on Your Turntable.’ My playlist is pretty badass, if I do say so myself!! I had a blast working on it.

Check out the interview and listen to my ‘Turntable’ playlist HERE!

And a HUGE thank you to the ‘Kitchen Sister’ writer Patty Fung for making it happen!

Published on August 6, 2011 at 4:49 pm | Permalink | 0 Comments

True Lemon Tour Sponsorship!!

I am super excited to announce that “The Great VW Camper Van Tour” has just become The Great VW Camper Van “LIVE TRUE TOUR” thanks to a tour sponsorship from True Lemon! For those of you who don’t already know, True Lemon is a 100% natural product: cold-pressed and crystallized lemon, lime and orange for water, teas and recipes. I became obsessed with it this past fall and winter when I was still at my desk job and fighting the New York City winter colds. I would keep the packets in my purse and use it in my tea. Now I use it all the time on the road to stay hydrated and try to keep body and voice healthy for constant travel and singing night after night! Thankfully, True Lemon is now at Walmart so it’s easy to find!

True Lemon’s mantra is ‘Live True’ and they strive to help people live their truest, fullest, and healthiest life. I am thrilled that they have chosen to help keep our VW Camper Van on the road by sponsoring this adventure we are on to live our truest lives. Please FRIEND, FOLLOW and CHECK OUT this amazing company who supports independent music!

If you’re on Twitter, please help me thank @truelemon for supporting the @kelleymcrae LIVE TRUE TOUR!

Published on April 29, 2011 at 5:45 pm | Permalink | 0 Comments

'All Things Go' Interview

The rad DC based music, arts and news blog 'All Things Go' interviewed Kelley about her current tour, how growing up in Mississippi affects her music and what it's like to be an independent artist living on the road. Read the interview HERE.

Published on March 8, 2011 at 11:51 am | Permalink | 0 Comments

The Vinyl Experience Podcast Features Kelley

Kelley had the priviledge of talking to Roger Laferriere at The Vinyl Experience a couple weeks ago. The podcast featuring her music and a great interview is available for download now. Kelley talks about the songs on 'Highrises in Brooklyn,' and what it feels like to be leaving Brooklyn for a life on the road, living in a VW Van. Hear the podcast here: http://www.thevinylexperience.com/podcast/episode-019

Published on February 25, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Permalink | 0 Comments

No Depression features Kelley!

No Depression online features Kelley and her collaboration with www.noisetrade.com! They also talk about her album, Highrises in Brooklyn, which they're 'digging.' Good times. Read the blog post HERE!

Published on January 20, 2011 at 1:18 am | Permalink | 0 Comments

Download 'Highrises' for FREE!

Sign up for my mailing list and get a free download of my album HIGHRISES IN BROOKLYN!

Check it out HERE!

Published on January 19, 2011 at 1:43 am | Permalink | 0 Comments

Nationwide Tour!

Kelley is thrilled to announce that she will be hitting the road (in a beautiful brown VW Camper Van) for a nationwide tour starting this spring! Dates coming soon...

Published on January 6, 2011 at 6:19 pm | Permalink | 0 Comments

Bob Harris features Kelley on BBC Radio!

Bob Harris featured Kelley's song 'Last Call Town' from her "brilliant" album Highrises in Brooklyn on his BBC 2 Radio Show this past week!

Published on May 4, 2010 at 11:36 pm | Permalink | 0 Comments

Kelley is 'Required Listening' on the We Listen For You blog

"With all these indie bands buzzing up and disappearing at alarming rates, it’s nice to see a mellow musician who will always be present due to her undeniable talent."

See the full post here.

Published on November 17, 2009 at 11:57 am | Permalink | 0 Comments

'Highrises' featured on prettymuchamazing.com

"Sit back, relax, and let McRae’s calm voice and soothing melodies chill you out."

Check out the full post here.

Published on November 6, 2009 at 11:28 am | Permalink | 0 Comments

Sherman Alexie + Kelley McRae "Upstairs at the Square"

Watch Kelley on 'Upstairs at the Square' here.

NEW YORK, NY – October 1 – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today announced the next edition of its hit series, “Upstairs at the Square” – recommended by The New Yorker, New York, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, Flavorpill, WWD Scoop, Time Out London, Vice and more – at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in Manhattan (33 East 17th Street at Union Square). On Tuesday, October 27th, at 7 p.m., Sherman Alexie, whose new book is War Dances (Grove/Atlantic, October 2009), and Kelley McRae, whose new album is Highrises in Brooklyn (sonaBLAST! Records), will discuss and perform their work in conversation with cultural journalist Katherine Lanpher. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“Upstairs at the Square,” which celebrated three years in June, has featured authors such as Nick Cave, William Gibson, Tom Wolfe, David Lynch, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Anna Gavalda, Kurt Andersen, Min Jin Lee and musicians including Regina Spektor, Duncan Sheik and members of the cast of Spring Awakening, Japanther, Badly Drawn Boy, Au Revoir Simone, Aimee Mann and more. An archive of recordings is available on Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com/upstairs), where “Upstairs at the Square” is enjoyed by listeners around the world.

Published on October 6, 2009 at 1:03 pm | Permalink | 0 Comments

Wim Wenders, Kelley McRae fan!

In an interview in Sunday's San Francisco Chronicle, acclaimed German filmmaker Wim Wenders was asked about life, film and music. This is what he had to say about Kelley McRae:

Q: When was the last time a work of art (music, film, painting, etc.) made you cry?

A: I saw a great Paul Klee exhibition not long ago. ... The last songs that made me cry were by a young New York singer, Kelley McRae. One was called "Time," and the other one "Break Us."

Read the FULL INTERVIEW here.

Published on January 14, 2009 at 2:35 pm | Permalink

Rockwood Show to Benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society

Come out to the Rockwood Music Hall on Saturday, May 16th to hear a great night of songs for a great cause.

Kelley McRae, Chel O'Reilly, and Jake Sanders & Tamar Korn of the Cangelosi Cards will be performing set of songs in the round to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

Published on April 28, 2009 at 1:23 pm | Permalink

Sundance Film Features Kelley's Music

Based on Tze Chun's own award-winning short film, WINDOWBREAKER, which screened at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, CHILDREN OF INVENTION is a drama about the influence of an adult world on children, the immigrant mentality, and shortcuts to the American dream.

The film features two of Kelley's songs, 'Never Be' and 'Sparrow.'

Find out more about the film at www.childrenofinvention.com

Published on November 25, 2008 at 7:18 pm | Permalink

'Johnny Cash' featured on Army Wives!

'Johnny Cash,' from Kelley's first album, Never Be, will be featured in Episode 18 of the hit show Army Wives! The episode will run this Saturday. Check out the website for the time listings and more information on the music of 'Army Wives.'

Published on October 30, 2008 at 11:14 am | Permalink

Kelley featured on Philadelphia 6ABC News!

Philadelphia 6ABC's "Tuned In" features Kelley McRae! While on tour, Kelley joined Philadelphia musician John Francis for a show benefitting the Philly AIDS Fund. Check out the video here.

Published on October 30, 2008 at 11:32 am | Permalink

CD Release Party

Kelley's new album, Highrises in Brooklyn, will be released August 19th! Come celebrate at The Canal Room in New York City for the CD RELEASE PARTY!!!

Published on August 19, 2008 at 3:03 pm | Permalink

Highrises In Brooklyn

Kelley McRae's new album, Highrises in Brooklyn is available now on all major digital distributors. The record was produced by Brian Deck (Iron and Wine, Modest Mouse, Josh Ritter, Counting Crows). Click the links on the bottom of the page to buy the album on iTunes or Amazon.com. And be sure to connect with Kelley on Facebook and MySpace as well.

Published on September 23, 2008 at 4:17 pm | Permalink