The Clearing is set for a May 26th release date on Temporary Residence Ltd., and features guests Loscil (aka Scott Morgan), Kyle Crabtree (Shipping News), Christian Frederickson (Rachel’s), Jacob Duncan (Liberation Prophecy), Amsterdam Sinfonietta Trio, and Helen Money.  Pre-order here.

“Well, fans of Rachel’s rejoice: Pianist, composer, and founding member Rachel Grimes has released a track from her forthcoming solo album The Clearing. “The Herald” centers on Grimes’ slow-churning piano line, and reaches its climax during a blistering saxophone solo by Jacob Duncan of Liberation Prophecy.” – Stereogum

Premiere of the new commission “For the Next Time” for Portland Cello Project + other new arrangements.  April 30th at Revolution Hall in Portland and May 2nd at Triple Door in Seattle.  Visit tour page for ticket links and additional info

Click here to read “Last Things Last: A Profile of Rachel Grimes”  by Justin Vellucci.  Posted to Popdose, December 21st, 2014.

Rachel contributed a piece, “For the Next Time,” to Portland Cello Project’s most recent release.  More info can be found at Allthestrings.com.

Pre-order the record here

Rachel won the 2014 Louisville Music Award in the Classical Music category.  Thanks Louisville!

Digital in Berlin interview by Michael Rosen. “Time is a perspective.  Honey is miraculous.  Loving kindness is always a possibility.”-Rachel Grimes

Debut of new work with Julia Kent at The MAC, Belfast for Peter Liversidge’s exhibit, doppelgänger. October 19th.