Kacy Hill is making the music that feels the most true to herself right now. The Phoenix-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has quietly built a reputation for crafting introspective, clever songs. Her recently released EP, But Anyway, No Worries! is the culmination of her delicate vocals, emotional growth as an artist and thoughtfulness as a songwriter. We spoke to Kacy about creating this record and reflecting on the point she's at in her artistic journey:

We love your EP so much. It’s so cleverly and thoughtfully written. Does this release mark a new chapter for you in your artistry? 

Thank you! It was definitely somewhat of a sonic departure from my previous projects, but I think it’s something I’ve always wanted to make. The last few projects have been deeply inspired by country music, and though it may not be initially obvious by the production, country/folk/Americana have always been my north stars for songwriting.  I think the next project I make will have pieces of this EP, but will dig a little more into some more experimental production. I loved making this project as a study on songwriting without all the bells and whistles. 

How do you think you have evolved as an artist from BUG to But Anyway, No Worries?

Life sort of threw me for a loop and it was a year full of change. I was drawn to the idea of a project that felt very vulnerable, just as I was feeling at the time. I think when you’re writing music in this genre, there’s not as much to hide behind. It’s so much less about the production around a song, and more about the song itself. It was a period of immense growth and loss for me, and I think the music needed to reflect that. 

Speaking of, tell us about the EP title!

I liked the idea of writing a super vulnerable, personal project then throwing in a title that’s like… just kidding! I have such a bad habit of writing ‘lol’ in serious texts to make it feel less serious, and this is sort of an ode to that habit. 

Who did you work with that helped to shape the sound on this record?‍

Tommy King produced the EP with me. We’ve known each other since he played keys on my second record, and our paths crossed in such a serendipitous way last year when I told him I was wanting to make a country-ish record. He’s also a huge fan of the genre and it’s just a true joy to work together. He is a kindred spirit. 

The EP artwork is a photograph of your mum from the '70s. Why was this photograph the perfect visual to these songs?

I’ve always wanted to use these photos of her and this project finally felt right! They’re incredible photos and so much of this record centers around the end of a very long relationship I had, which in many ways drew me closer to my mother. 

What have you learned about yourself through making this EP?

I learn something new every project I think. This project and era of my life showed me yet again how resilient I can be. Sometimes I want a break though, it would be nice to not be so resilient every now and then. 

What’s something you have taken from this project into the new music you’re beginning to work on?

Guitar music!! I start almost all of my songs alone on guitar now, whereas past projects I’ve always started at the computer with other people. 

What are you reading or watching at the moment? Or listening to?

I loved The Disclaimer… that was from a bit ago, but I don’t feel like it was talked about as much as it should have been. I mostly listen to older music when I’m deep in making a project, but I love Erika de Casier, Westerman, and BRONCHO right now. An older album I’ve been loving is Parsley Sounds by Parsley Sound. 

What’s inspiring you right now aside from music? 

Nature! Always! I spent the summer studying landscape design, so I’ve been working on a few projects in that world. I enjoy learning things that are not music, it always inspires 

What’s next?

We will seeeeeee!

Listen to Kacy's EP HERE. Top photograph by Lauren Dunn.

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