Electronic Press Kit
Rachel of the Rose
|| song serums for the soul ✨ conscious kindling for the collective ||
Heaven & Ritual
“At The Party”
g0dsm0msd0g
“Ritual”
Music
Original Single,
“Metamorphosis”
Bio
Rachel Follmar, known as “Rachel of the Rose”, is a vocalist, improvisational songweaver, and intentional songwriter, focused on channelling the divinings of the divine into your ears, hearts, and souls.
Through vocal looping harmonies with her multi-octave range, intentional lyrics, the tickling of ivories, the beating of her hand drum, and blending of genres from jazz to metal to avant-garde folk, Rachel sees her voice and her body as a vessel through which the Divine can travel to bring healing frequencies to the Collective.
Rachel’s original music has been compared to Tori Amos, Ani DiFranco, Ayla Nereo, Amy Lee, Marya Stark, and Brandi Carlile.
In addition to performing solo, she also performs with her husband, Evan Follmar, in their duo, Heaven & Ritual, and alongside him, “Geoffrey”, and Ed Stanley in their improvisational metal project, g0dsm0msd0g. She also provides improvisational vocals and bird sounds for sound healing events, both solo and in collaboration with other artists.
You can find Rachel’s single, “Metamorphosis”, on all streaming platforms.
Shows
Rachel’s most notable performances include:
Opening for internationally renowned, Billboard-recognised artist, Ayla Nereo (The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI, 06.11.23)
Performing on the Main Stage at Sol Harmony Festival opening for Høly River (Huntersville, North Carolina, 09.24.23)
Opening for American Idol praised contestant Nathan Walton (Greyline Brewing, Grand Rapids, MI, 05.29.23)
Grand Rapids Festival for the Arts performance with Heaven & Ritual (06.08.24)
Click here for a full list of shows from 2021 onward.
Press
“Rachel’s songs are so healing. Her lyrics are incredible.” ~Kat Harmon, producer of Sol Harmony Festival
“This is more than just music. It’s the medicine that I needed at the end of the day,” ~Concert Attendee
“I’m blown away. Rachel’s dramatic vocal techniques are unbelievable.” ~Concert Attendee
“Rachel’s voice comes through with so much clarity. It’s beautiful” ~Ayla Nereo
“I could pick her brain for hours about the way that she writes songs. I love her voice and her style, and the way she comes through as herself in her uniqueness,” ~Corie Auger (Owner Grand Rapids Voice Collective)
“I’ve never seen or heard anything like it. I can’t wait for the next show.” ~Concert Attendee
“I don’t know how she does it. She writes full songs on the spot with lyrics and a storyline that make sense.” ~Mason Viilo (Nate Walton and the Remedy)
“I thought there was a legit bird, and kept looking around to find it, only to realise it was Rachel making bird sounds. My mind is blown” ~Timothy Jon (Yoga Instructor)
“Original stuff. Killer voice. Hell yea.” ~Nathan Walton (Nathan Walton & The Remedy)
“Her range is incredible, and she gets things on one take. The stuff she makes up on the spot blows my mind. She’s also really fun and an easy person to work with” ~Austin Ruhstorfer (River City Studios)
“Remind me why she’s not signed, yet?!” ~Brooke Rice (Moon Goons)
“The whole room was mesmerized. they couldn’t take their eyes off of her. It was quiet. In a BAR! I’ve never seen anything like it. And the way she plays while she sings? It’s complex. ~Alex Austin (Musician)
“Genius songwriting,” ~Concert Attendee
“Rachel’s vocals and music are otherworldly, powerful, and so healing.” ~Ashton Roberston (Spaceship Earth)
“I heard her voice and instantly knew I wanted to jam with her. I heard her lyrics, and I instantly knew I needed to help her make whatever music she was making.” ~Geoffrey (Bandmate, g0dsm0msd0g)
