With her debut album That Feelin’, Austin singer-songwriter Megan Lacy arrives with the confidence and clarity of an artist who has spent years refining her voice before stepping into the spotlight. Across twelve tracks, she weaves together alt-country, Americana and folk-rock influences into a collection that feels both deeply personal and strikingly universal, anchored by storytelling that prioritises emotional truth over easy resolution.
Recorded live at King Electric Recording in Austin alongside producer Justin Douglas and a seasoned cast of local musicians, That Feelin’ benefits from the kind of organic chemistry that can’t be manufactured. The performances breathe naturally, allowing every pedal steel swell, harmonica flourish and rhythm section groove to serve the songs rather than overshadow them. There’s a warmth to the production that complements Lacy’s writing, preserving the intimacy at the heart of the record while giving the arrangements room to stretch and evolve.
Opening track “How That Feels” immediately establishes the album’s emotional terrain. Blurring the lines between country, Americana and subtle pop influences, the song unfolds with quiet intensity, guided by Lacy’s commanding vocal performance. She never overplays a moment, instead drawing listeners in through restraint and conviction. That same approach carries throughout the album, where vulnerability is presented not as weakness but as a source of strength.
“Lost In The Feeling” leans further into traditional country textures, pairing melancholy instrumentation with reflective lyricism that captures the album’s recurring themes of longing, memory and self-discovery. Elsewhere, Lacy balances heavier subject matter with flashes of humour and hope, preventing the record from becoming weighed down by introspection. Even in its darkest moments, That Feelin’ remains searching rather than defeated.
At its core, That Feelin’ is an album about reclaiming parts of yourself that life has tried to bury. Through richly detailed songwriting and consistently compelling performances, Megan Lacy transforms personal reflection into something broadly resonant. For a debut full-length, it is remarkably assured work, one that introduces a songwriter with both a clear artistic identity and plenty more stories left to tell.
