Successful solo artist since '93, Merchant is undoubtedly one of the few remaining queens of folk rock. Natalie's sixth studio album is due May 6 on Nonesuch Records. For this self-titled and self-produced collection, her first offering of completely original material in 13 years, Natalie has returned to her core band of musicians augmented by strings, brass, and woodwinds. Elaborate musicianship for an elaborate album, as this album represents over a decade of songwriting.