“live it up” brings big optimism from rachael sage and the sequins
Beloved artist Rachael Sage is back with a brand-new single that’s here to add a spark of joy to your summer playlist. “Live It Up”, out Friday, July 25, is a spirited piano-pop track that embraces optimism in the face of uncertainty. It encourages listeners to let go, shake it off, and move forward with unapologetic flair.
Written as a response to the chaotic times we’re all living through, “Live It Up” channels a bright, almost theatrical energy that will feel familiar to fans of vibrant, narrative-driven pop. It’s the kind of track you can imagine scoring a spontaneous musical number. Full of pep, charm, and that distinct Rachael Sage warmth. Backed by her longtime band The Sequins, the song lifts with buoyant piano melodies and cheerful harmonies.
Sage calls for radical joy, self-acceptance, and living authentically. A thread that runs through her recent work, including the singles “Canopy” and “Just Enough”. The track is set to feature on her upcoming album Canopy, due October 2025, and a special performance video will accompany its release. If this latest single is any indication, Canopy promises to be a colorful collection of resilience anthems rooted in inclusion and inner strength.
Currently on her Joy = Resistance Tour, Sage is bringing her music and message to major cities across North America this summer.
Over the years, Sage has built a celebrated career not just as a prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, but as a creative. A six-time Independent Music Award winner and founder of MPress Records, she has shared stages with artists like Ani DiFranco, Judy Collins, and Shawn Colvin. Her art spans multiple mediums, as well. From her visual artwork to her poetic music project, Poetica, and always leans into sincerity and storytelling.
With “Live It Up”, Rachael Sage once again offers listeners a dose of unfiltered positivity.
2025 TOUR DATES:
August 6 – Ayurprana Listening Room – Asheville, NC++
August 7 – The 5 Spot – Nashville, TN++
August 8 – Redbud Venue – Chattanooga, TN
August 10 – Smith’s Olde Bar – Atlanta, GA
August 13 – Awendaw Green – Charleston, SC^
August 15 – The Sentient Bean – Savannah, GA+
August 16 – The Purple Onion – Saluda, NC
September 26 – Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater – Seattle, WA
September 27 – Al’s Den – Portland, OR
October 5 – Hotel Café – Los Angeles, CA^^
October 8 – The Lost Church – San Francisco, CA^^
October 11 – Fanwood Performance Series – Fanwood, NJ*
October 16 – 04 Center – Austin, RX**
October 17 – Mucky Duck – Houston, TX**
- with Sean Kelly
++ with Christie Lenée
^ with Danielle Howle
^^ with Tom Goss - with Dani Nichol
** with Willy Porter
