In a life filled with so much chaos and uncertainty, STACEY’s easy psychedelic pop harkens the groovy ‘60s vibes we desperately need in our complex modern existence. Her debut album Saturn Return (released in May) is a day-dreamy journey that, like STACEY, is out of this world. Do yourself a favor and check out her intimate performance from our live 15 Minute series—in her enviable vintage-inspired closet, no less. She shines bright. “A Saturn Return is an astrological coming of age time period,” STACEY tells us. “I wrote and recorded this album during mine and so I couldn’t imagine any other title. The songs represent various checkpoints through this chapter of rebirth, in which I dove deep into my existentialism, romanticism, escapism, and sense of impending doom, all whilst ...
This week’s edition of 15 Minute Live Performances features rising singer-songwriter Stacey. (Watch previous sets from UPSAHL, KANDLE, Cha Wa, Rozzi and Nick Waterhouse and Dominique Fils-Aimé) Melding elements of the sun-soaked ’60s psych-pop with modern sensibilities, along with a knack for strong description in her lyrics, Stacey is the rare artist who can balance the past and present without sounding too nostalgic. This is demonstrated succinctly on her new album, Saturn Return, released in May. With tunes like “Hello,” “Far Away” and “The Songwriter” showcase her adept songwriting. Accessible but image-evoking, Stacey’s songs roar with energy. Just like the other artists who have stunned in their 15 Minute Live Perf...