Rhiannon Giddens - Hope is the Thing with Feathers Jake Shears Top 5 in the wake

Top 5 in the wake of a reissue of LIFE ON MARS

'The idea wasn't to do anything new (the material is both a few originals and a few covers)

giving listeners the ability to dive deeper into the layers of instrumentation on each track

Known for her raw honesty

the new album pushes further into dynamic contrasts — organic and electronic

Rhiannon Giddens - Hope is the Thing with Feathers Jake Shears Top 5 in the wakeExpected Release 18th September 2026 Rhiannon Giddens new album Hope is the Thing with Feathers was inspired by the beauty of people coming together and drawing strength from each other. It was intentionally recorded live with no frills and few overdubs, just pure and essential music that captures the feeling of community, clarity, as well as the joy and power of creating together. From exploring the lineages that make American music to the community