Erin Rae: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Watch Erin Rae play “Bad Mind“, “Can’t Cut Loose“ and “Love Like Before“ at the Tiny Desk. More from NPR Music: Tiny Desk Concerts: Twitter: Instagram: Lars Gotrich | July 12, 2019 -- Every time I’ve seen Erin Rae live, she transforms her quiet storms into different hues of squalling introspection. Her performance at the Tiny Desk opens with a soft tide of ambient tones — both a way to ease into the song but also understand that life’s unease is ever-present. Then a lilting acoustic melody introduces “Bad Mind,“ a stunning statement of identity from a Nashville singer-songwriter who shares the secrets we keep close. Erin Rae writes songs about letting go of lovers and thoughts that weigh you down, embracing contentment and recognizing the small moments that add up to the grand scheme. But more importantly her songs make you just sit in your thoughts for a tick longer. Putting On Airs, the album Erin Rae released