Rane, Teni - Goldenrod (Numbered, Crystal Clear Vinyl)
Rane, Teni - Goldenrod (Numbered, Crystal Clear Vinyl)
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Teni Rane's debut album is presented on beautiful, crystal clear vinyl pressed in the USA by Gotta Groove Records (Cleveland, Ohio). Only 210 copies, hand stamped with gold foil in sequential order of pressing.
Inspired by the stories of everyday life, Teni Rane is a folk-country singer-songwriter with a vintage vocal edge and a knack for capturing ordinary scenes in a way that is at once specific and widely relatable. Comfortable in everything from overalls to full-body sequins, Rane isn’t afraid to explore musical territory and synthesizes vocal and sonic influences into her own brand of country-infused, Americana-folk-pop with a jazzy vocal lean that feels simultaneously familiar and brand new.
2024 sees her offer her first full length album to the world. Releasing in early August, listeners will find familiar a few of the tunes that were leading singles for the album in 2023, including the title track, “Goldenrod” which received a nod from the Hollywood Independent Music Awards in the Folk/Acoustic Category in 2024. Taking shape at a time in Rane’s life when everything seemed to be up for re-negotiation, the arc of the album focuses on what it means to allow change to influence a life without eradicating the individual. Inspired by the shoulder season “as the summer fades into fall,” each track has a reflective bent that calls attention to the lessons, both cruel and kind, that are learned simply by looking around.
‘"Goldenrod’ promises to deliver great song-craft and thoughtful lyrics that find the universal in her own stories of the everyday...definitely an album to look out for, one that may be a soundtrack to your late-summer." - Americana UK
"The best music makes you think; it also makes you feel, but Teni Rane’s music can also make you remember. Her descriptions...are so vivid that, even though the songs are born of a very personal perspective and experience, they feel like they also come from some sort of shared memory." - The Big Takeover
Lyrically lead, each track on “Goldenrod” builds on the backbone of Rane’s acoustic guitar. The sonic landscape of the album boldly leans into cinematic, orchestral cello sweeps and gritty electric guitars while maintaining a balanced ability to tap back into intentionally crafted solo cello work and specifically placed acoustic guitar melodies. The body of work displays a strong cohesion of vision as well as an ability to sonically craft for each song’s storyline.
“Goldenrod” came to life in Bristol, VA at Classic Recording Studio with GRAMMY nominated Mike Stephenson engineering and co-producing alongside Rane. Album credits include GRAMMY nominees Dave Eggar (cello, piano) and Phil Faconti (acoustic, electric, baritone, classical guitars and ukulele), past collaborator Roger Gustafsson (bass, steel guitar), and Rane’s own partner Jonathan Shumaker (bass).