The song is about fighting off personal insecurities, doubt or negative thoughts in our own minds & choosing to flee from it all on a daily basis. It’s meant to look at yourself in the mirror & tell yourself you are good enough rather than looking at the negativity. Mastered by Steven Fallone (Grammy award winning engineer (Hozier, Taylor Swift), co-produced by Tylr Tesla & mixed Curt Micol.  The track combines elements of indie pop with rock instrumentation.

i dont like it

Tyler (my bassist) came to me with an intriguing main guitar riff and listening to it made me think of a long, relaxing car trip -- looking out and seeing the afternoon sun shine through the trees lining the road, resembling a strobe light as you move past,” Curtis said. “Writing the song provoked a pleasant memory, filling me with a calm, peaceful feeling from past adventures.”

Strobe Lights

This album represents my own personal journey throughout the last couple years. A combination of songs about facing the reality of my own emotions & embracing those obstacles while also reminiscing in happy memories of the past.

9 - Strobe Lights Version 1 Ref 01 - 15 - 2021 44k - 16bit

8 - Hold On Mastered 04 - 25 - 2022 44k - 16bit

7 - Side - Kick Mix Recall Mastered 07 - 26 - 2021 44k - 16bit

6 - Bird Song Mastered 04 - 25 - 2022 44k - 16bit

5 - To Be Loved Mastered 04 - 25 - 2022 44k - 16bit

4 - Wizard Of Oz Mastered 04 - 25 - 2022 44k - 16bit

3 - Lime Green Grass Mastered 04 - 25 - 2022 44k - 16bit

2 - I Don't Like It Main Mix Mastered 04 - 02 - 2021 44k - 16bit

1 - To Arise Mastered 04 - 25 - 2022 44k - 16bit

Rachel Curtis is a contemplative folk and daydreamy, smoky pop artist with Michigan roots, currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee. She delivers unique, seasoned vocals, weaving a common thread of heartfelt melodies throughout the varying alternative folk and pop genres.

She has opened up for nationally-touring bands and Grammy-winning artists including Gladys Knight, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Ramsey (Band of Horses), Mat Kearney in September of 2021 and Will Hoge in 2022. Rachel’s matured stylings grabbed the attention of American Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan in 2018, landing her a ticket to Hollywood.

Her original music received a national spotlight at the 2019 CMA Fest, on the Spotlight Stage at the Music City Center in Nashville. Getting to play Common Ground Music Festival, Curtis was able to cross off one of many bucket list items by playing the same festival as her inspirations -- Brandi Carlile and City and Colour in 2019.

Rachel has been releasing music consistently since 2018, including her early favorites “Dandelions,”& “Intertwine”. Her 2021 singles gained impressive recognition from blogs & playlists, including NPR. This led to the release of her 2022 self-titled album, landing two non-exclusive publishing contracts for sync licensing. Rachel continues to write and tour with intent to change lives, meet new people and continue to plant seeds of growth.

Some of her musical inspirations include artists that also tend to blur the lines of genres like Adele, Maggie Rogers, Bishop Briggs, Harry Styles, Kacey Musgraves and Hozier.

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