SOTD 1/20/26: Rachel's Song by Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore

SOTD 1/20/26: Rachel's Song by Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore

The WMNF Song of the Day for January 20th, 2026 is “Rachel’s Song”: by Juliana Barwick and Mary Lattimore. This is a cover of the Vangelis song that was included in the soundtrack to the 1994 film Blade Runner. Julianna Barwick is an American ambient musician who composes using electronic loops and layered vocals. Her music is primarily choral in nature. Her debut studio album, The Magic Place, was released in 2011. Mary Lattimore is a harpist o…

Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore’s New Record Is Timeless

Julianna Barwick is a composer, vocalist, and producer based in Brooklyn; Mary Lattimore is a harpist based in Los Angeles. On Friday, Julianna and Mary’s collaborative record, Tragic Magic, came out on InFiné. Ahead of the release, the two got on a Zoom call to catch up about its creation, and more.  — Annie Fell, Editor-in-chief, Talkhouse MusicJulianna Barwick: Hi, Mary!Mary Lattimore: Hi! Long time no see!Julianna: Do you recognize this plac…