KACEY JOHANSING EXPLORES ALL THAT IS LOVE IN NEW ALBUM 'NO BETTER TIME'

Michigan born and LA-based musician Kacey Johansing is set to release her fourth album following up on her critically acclaimed 2017 LP The Hiding. The anticipated follow-up sounds fuller and brighter than ever, with singles "I Try", "All Of Me" and "No Better Time" driving a soft country-folk sound reflecting on self-love, toxic relationships, and all facets of how one accepts love in his/her/their life.

The record kicks off with the seductive "Make Love" showcasing Kacey's dreamy guitar tone and full band pop-inspired folk sonic that sets the tone for the rest of the album. This introductory piece eases the flaunting of Kacey's understated vocal talent with beautifully-constructed and harmonious melodies.

We then reach the second single of the LP and the immediate reason why I requested a preview of this album, "All Of Me". "All Of Me" is a standout record preaching a beautiful anthem of self-love with a backdrop of strummed and picked guitars, laid-back groove, and vibrant synth melodies. While expressing true feelings of love and vulnerability, Kacey addresses the important message of "self-acceptance and learning how to love one's own body, while existing in a culture of narrow and distorted beauty standards for women."

We spoke to Kacey regarding the new release's themes, production, and what she's got planned:

There's certainly an aura of sincere feeling and maturity that runs through the entire record with each song giving you a little bit more of Kacey's self and inner wisdom. On listening to the entire record, what hit me most is how well-orchestrated the album is in terms of its instrumental layers and how they interweave with Kacey's profound lyricism. On "Puzzle" Kacey and her band drive a rocky 70's style almost Zeppelin-Esque chorus chord progression while Kacey then goes on to sing "My heart it wants to give, and not expect a thing. Without a reason why can't lose the will to try".

Kacey and her band have never had such impactful yet delicately put together instrumentals, particularly on remaining singles "I Try" and the self-titled single "No Better time". Both of which stands as the most upbeat tracks on the record, especially the more uptempo "No Better Time" with it's heavy on the sleeve country influence featuring an infectiously catchy pedal steel guitar hook.

Then there's the concluding "Not Only One", for now finishing Kacey Johansing's exploration of love and sending the message that everything that makes up an individual and their perspective of love/relationships is not to be shared with one single person. That's the thing about love, it comes in many forms and is often fleeting. Give it to those who deserve it, give it to yourself, let go and fall into step with a new way.

No Better Time is confidently one of Kacey Johansing's strongest records to date and one we can all relate to in one way or another. The record mixes 70s inspired pop music with folk and country similar to the likes of Weyes Blood and KT Tunstall on her 2013 LP Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon.

A truly heartfelt, memorable, and compelling record from an elegant modern songwriter.

Check out No Better Time out Friday 20th November via Night Bloom Records. Pre-order it by clicking HERE!

"All of Me" official video from Kacey Johansing's album, "No Better Time", out November 20, 2020 on Night Bloom Records. Pre-order "No Better Time" here: htt...