Northern New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Erika Sherger unveils her highly anticipated third studio album, Wrap Me Up in Colored Feathers, a ten-track collection blending indie folk, Americana, and alt-country influences into emotionally rich, soul-stirring storytelling. Out today, the album showcases Sherger’s gift for turning intimate reflections into universally resonant songs that balance tenderness with strength.

Produced and mixed by Damian Calcagne at PineBox Studio amidst the woods of Northern New Jersey, the album features a stellar lineup of collaborators: Caleb Esty on drums, Paul Kuzik on bass, Joe Cirotti on electric guitar, and Calcagne on keys. Special guests Mike Robinson (pedal steel, banjo), Elliott Peck (vocals), and Adam Minkoff (backing vocals) add depth and texture to the album’s lush soundscape, which was mastered by Frederic Kevorkian in Greenpoint, New York.

Wrap Me Up in Colored Feathers follows Sherger’s 2023 full-length Bad Wolf and her 2021 debut EP Like Birds, further establishing her voice as a songwriter unafraid to explore themes of grief, healing, transformation, and human connection. Raised on the music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Sherger began writing songs during a cross-country geology trip in college, initially keeping her music private. Her first public performance at a local open mic in 2018 marked a turning point, launching her into the New Jersey music scene and inspiring a series of emotionally resonant releases.

Sherger’s live performances are celebrated for their intimacy and emotional resonance. Whether performing solo or with a full band, she blends original songs with carefully chosen covers from artists like Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch, The Band, and Bruce Springsteen, creating performances that feel both personal and communal.

Vocally, Sherger has drawn comparisons to Natalie Merchant, Stevie Nicks, Emmylou Harris, and Bonnie Raitt. Influences ranging from Peter Gabriel and Jeff Tweedy to Katie Crutchfield inform her songwriting, resulting in music that is poetic, meditative, and unflinchingly honest. Each song on Wrap Me Up in Colored Feathers functions as a vignette of life’s complexities—sometimes tender, sometimes raw—inviting listeners into her deeply emotional world.

The making of this album marks Sherger’s most ambitious and collaborative effort to date. PineBox Studio’s intimate setting allowed her to expand her sonic palette, combining acoustic warmth with atmospheric textures and intricate instrumental layers. The contributions of her collaborators add dimension without overshadowing the intimacy of Sherger’s voice and lyrics, producing a record that feels both expansive and personal.

For fans of contemporary folk and Americana, Wrap Me Up in Colored Feathers offers a listening experience that resonates on multiple levels—part personal diary, part poetic narrative, part meditation on love, loss, transformation, and renewal. In a music landscape often dominated by fleeting trends, Sherger’s work stands out for its authenticity, depth, and timeless quality.

Wrap Me Up in Colored Feathers is available today on all major streaming platforms, with select live performances to follow in support of the release. Audiences can expect shows that highlight the new material while also celebrating her earlier catalog, offering a full portrait of an artist continually evolving and inspiring.