As an Americana artist based in Nashville, the task of standing out can feel rather daunting. For Rebekah Gilbert, authenticity and a commitment to vulnerability have been key.
A poet at heart, her natural songwriting ability comes from a place deep inside. After all, how can you expect to connect with audiences if you're afraid to be honest?
Since her debut in 2009, Gilbert has been gracing audiences with her storytelling ability. Alongside tender vocals, her honeyed yet evocative lyrics have proven to lure listeners after just a few notes. Though her voice is soft and sweet, she sings with a clarity and grace that cuts deep, and silence is not in her vocabulary.
On April 25th, Gilbert dropped the title track of her anticipated EP, "Secret Keeper." Following a heavy conversation shared with co-writer Keri Wooster, the two women sat down together to put pen to paper. The track brings forth a number of weighty topics, mostly about toting secrets with you as you cross the bridge into adulthood. "This song is about that turning point - realizing we no longer have to bear the silence or the shame," Gilbert states.
The somber acoustic track explores the depth of what we hide behind, as Gilbert asks tough questions: will telling the truth really set you free? Is it worth it? She manages to capture the tension between wanting to lay down the burden and fearing another's response, doing so with floating harmonies in the chorus.
This past March saw the release of "Somebody Else's House," a number that feels cut from the same cloth. This latest track sets the tone for her forthcoming EP of seven remarkably transparent tracks. Gilbert also has a poetry book, Poems from the Back Pew: A Journey from Faith to Doubt and Beyond.
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