Kacey Johansing - 'No Better Time'
Kacey Johansing shares ‘No Better Time’, the timeless title track from her upcoming album, due out November 20th via Night Bloom Records.
Opening with subtle americana influences, ’No Better Time’ transitions into an effortlessly feel-good Fleetwood Mac-style swaggering groove. Kacey Johansing’s wholesome vocal haunts its listener with its timeless classic singer-songwriter appeal. Much like the track’s instrumentation, Johansing’s vocal delivery is airy and upbeat, sweeping in and out of cheerful vibraphones, stylish strings, bouncy piano keys and tight rhythm guitars.
But despite the tight uplifting hooks, Johansing’s voice seeps a sweet melancholia and grounded vulnerability as she leisurely reflects, “‘It makes me wonder, how much further can I carry the weight of a lie?”, communicating that there is a heavy emotional theme here.
“‘No Better Time’ is about creating boundaries with abusive and alcoholic men in my life” Kacey Johansing explains. “It starts off with an unconditional blessing and well wishes but at its core there is yearning to cut ties for the truth to be known. I think we want to protect the ones we love even if those people have hurt us, this can sometimes mean lying on their behalf and keeping the abuse a secret. This song grapples with that feeling. Finding some kind of healing balance that includes loving and wishing the best for someone who has caused such deep pain while also holding them accountable.”
Through ‘No Better Time’ Johansing finds freedom.
Words of Karla Harris