Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

Lonesome Shack — More Primitive

In my untutored opinion, the blues should punch you in the gut. It should make the little hairs on your arms and neck stand up. It should make you want to dance. It should make you want to booty call…

Arsene DeLay — Comin’ Home

Arséne DeLay is scary talented. The clarity, warmth, and soulfulness of her voice will stop you dead in your tracks. You’ll wonder why you haven’t been an avid fan this whole time. But you can be forgiven — Comin’ Home…

Sacred City — Sacred City

You gotta check out Alyson Rogers’ pipes. She’s the sisterly half of the Atlanta-based duo, Sacred City. Her brother Phil plays a pretty mean guitar, too. You wouldn’t have guessed that the entire EP had been recorded in Phil’s living…