Led by a trail of incense and a little voice at the back of her brain that whispers "Nice try, '60s," Nellie travels to a land of strange and wonderful music on My Weekly Reader, revisiting some of the melodies born out of that fertile, conflicted time. “Freedom’s just another word for turning off your phone,” says Nellie. She covers songs from the era of political turmoil and creative delight by Zappa, Ray Davies, Steve Miller, Country Joe McDonald, and then some. “It's important for us to be aware and not succumb to what (jazzman) Dave Frishberg has referred to 
as ‘weapons of mass distraction," adds Nellie. “These songs come out of a time of less cynicism - back in the 60's the darker things in society were balanced by a certain innocence and hope.” The New Yorker has warily described McKay as “funny and touching, ceaselessly clever and scarily talented.” Nellie has previously released five full-length albums, including "Pretty Little Head," "Obligatory Villagers," and "Normal as Blueberry Pie" ("among the killer overhauls of American standards”—The New York Times), and her new music, although it's all covers, marks another new direction for a fearlessly creative artist.