Rare Skies Still Above

Rare Skies is a 2026 multi-genre rock album by singer-songwriter, photographer, and multi-talented creative Laurie Larson. Released on June 15, 2026, the 9-track record has been actively receiving radio airplay across various stations, including notable placement on prominent independent and alternative radio platforms like New York's WFUV. Alongside seven original tracks, it includes two special covers representing encores she performed live at the iconic Whisky a Go Go venue.

Laurie Larson's 2026 album Rare Skies marked a significant continuation of her multi-year presence on the college radio charts, where she has maintained consistent airplay since 2021.

Radio Chart Milestones

• Multi-Album Charting: Larson achieved the rare feat of having three separate albums charting simultaneously on the college radio charts during her post-2021 run.

• Evolution to Commercial Airplay: Building on her sustained college radio success, BMI tracking confirmed her crossover into commercial radio airplay following her chart runs.

• Deep Radio Roots: Larson's connection to college radio spans decades; she actually got her start in 1983 hosting the number one freeform show in Albuquerque on the college station KUNM.

True to her "renaissance woman" background as both an artist and an astrophysicist, the album blends psychedelic folk-rock with celestial themes.

• One-Woman Production: On the majority of the Rare Skies tracks, Larson played every instrument in addition to handling the recording, mixing, and mastering.

• Notable Collaborations: The record features lead guitar work from Johnny Echols (co-founder of the psychedelic rock band Love) on tracks like "Arrival".

• Awards Consideration: Key tracks from the album, including "East of My Heart" and "Still Haven't Found the Treasure," were submitted for Grammy consideration under the American Roots, Rock, and Contemporary Folk categories.