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Rachel Swain also performs in The Swains with her dad (and perhaps soon, daughter)

A fun fact we learned about @rachelswainmusic on the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler was she also performs in a more strictly country band called The Swains with her father. And now her six-year-old daughter is threatening to jump on stage and sing @ellalangleyhq tunes!

See the full episode at rootsmusicrambler.com, on our YouTube channel (@rootsmusicrambler) or listen wherever you get podcasts!

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Rachel Swain credits Fitzgerald’s Night Club’s old open mics for honing her musical chops

On the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler, @rachelswainmusic tells us about her brand new album Neon Lullaby, takes us through her musical journey and more. She told us the old open mic’s at @fitzgeraldsnightclub in the Chicago suburbs were critical to her becoming a better songwriter. And her dad’s encouragement helped, too.

Hear the full interview, plus which artists Frank and Falls would like to hang out with on the episode. Watch and listen now on our YouTube Channel (@rootsmusicrambler), online at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#rachelswain #fitzgeralds #songwriting #americanamusic

Rachel Swain’s songwriting process is often done in the midst of mom and life chaos

On the all-new episode of Roots Music Rambler @rachelswainmusic tells us about her songwriting process, especially for her brand new solo album Neon Lullaby. She said voice memos to her band for the record included her son’s background yells about bath time, too!

Watch and listen to the full episode on the Roots Music Rambler YouTube page, rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get podcasts!

#rachelswain #americanamusic #countrymusic #songwriting #singersongwriter

Rachel Swain’s new album is out and tomorrow is the launch party at Robert’s Westside

EPISODE DROP!!!!

@racheswainmusic ‘s brand new solo album drops today and Roots Music Rambler has her on our all-new episode, also live today. Rachel tells us all about Neon Lullaby, her path to the album’s release, her musical journey, navigating her role as singer-songwriter and artist while also being a wife, mom, and teacher?!?

AND CHICAGO!!!! DON’T MISS RACHEL’S LAUNCH PARTY at @robertswestside tomorrow night which also includes @reillydownes !!

Frank and Falls also ponder what current Americana artist would be a great hang and share their picks for new music in the Pickin’ the Grinnin’ segment. (We give a Pick props to @colterwall for his mental health break and talk about @coltonbowlin too!)

Find the episode now at rootsmusicrambler.com, on our YouTube channel (@rootsmusicrambler) or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Rachel Swain hits the ground running with her first full-length solo album

Rachel Swain hits the ground running with her first full-length solo album
One of the Americana voices out of Chicago that you’ve heard Frank talk about on Roots Music Rambler drops her first full-length solo album today (Friday, May 29, 2026). So you know we’re going to talk to her, right?

Rachel Swain’s Neon Lullaby is out and features a solid mix of the sounds that define Americana music. She brings plenty of country influence with a hint of rock and a touch of blues, has brilliantly written lyrics, a banger of a band to back her up, and even accompaniment from some other names in the Chicago Americana scene.

Rachel joined Frank and Falls on Roots Music Rambler to talk to us about the album, her music and life journeys from Texas to Chicago, motherhood, and how she balances being a singer-songwriter, mom, wife, and full-time school teacher. In addition to all of that, Swain also plays in a country band with her dad.

Also on this episode, Frank and Falls list the current musicians they think would be a good hang. You might be surprised who they chose. And of course, both share new Pickin’ the Grinnin’ choices this week. Colter Wall gets a supportive nod after his announcement he’s taking a break from touring for his mental health. Colton Bowlin is a hot new singer-songwriter from Kentucky who is the other pick this week.

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Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It’s a new episode of Roots Music Rambler.

Notes and links:

– Rachel Swain Online – https://rachelswainmusic.com
– Rachel Swain on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LOzaXSBxeJaHKZDKLQ7jv?si=wci-sOt4TBOq-vyjfXawQA
– Rachel Swain on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachelswainmusic/
– Colter Wall tour announcement – https://www.instagram.com/p/DVvynPNDzqS/
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– Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/workmomtravels/

Pickin’ the Grinnin’ Choices

– Colter Wall on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xYXYzm9H3RzyQgBrYwIcx?si=94tB8dzrRnmFwdy6i0AYqA

– Colton Bowlin on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nXlGfcD7lyEIeQTCYiS0C?si=yLqx8xegTDqRkb1pzlXTCQ

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Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2026 – Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association.