Rachel Bradshaw - Rachel Bradshaw EP (2022)

On her self-titled EP released earlier in January, Rachel Bradshaw took a unique approach that most young singer/songwriters wouldn’t consider. “I was like, ‘I want to write anything that won’t go to radio,” she laughs. “I know that sounds silly. I just wanted cool music. I love Lana Del Rey, I love Coldplay, I love Patty Griffin. I just want stuff that sounds good. I wanted it very echoey and vibey, just a chill track where if you have people over, you could have it in the background. It was not meant for any popularity.”

Growing up in West Lake, Texas, The subtle, atmospheric vibes of the original songs on Rachel Bradshaw don’t exactly jibe with her association with country music, which is fine with her. “We’re from Texas and it’s all Southern and horses and all,” she says of fans’ preconceived notions about her music.