Megan Lacy is a Texas-based singer-songwriter whose music blends sultry country, alt-country grit, and expansive Americana textures. After years of honing her craft in Austin’s East Side music scene through songwriter rounds, honky tonks, and intimate club performances, Megan has emerged as a compelling new voice known for her emotionally candid storytelling and magnetic vocal delivery. Influenced by artists such as Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, Neko Case, and Ryan Adams, she channels raw vulnerability and lyrical depth into her work.
Her debut album, That Feelin’, released on 7 May 2026, marks her most fully realised project to date. Recorded live at King Electric Recording with producer Justin Douglas, the 12-track record explores themes of love, loss, identity, and self-reclamation through a rich fusion of country swing, blues-rock, cosmic Americana, and cowpunk energy. Featuring standout tracks including ‘How That Feels’ and ‘Lost In The Feeling,’ the album showcases Megan’s ability to balance tenderness, resilience, and emotional honesty, establishing her as a rising artist to watch in the Americana and country landscape.
Listen to That Feelin’ while you read the interview below:
Tell us more about the album: What does That Feelin’ represent for you
personally and creatively?
This record was such a beautiful moment in time for me — it represents a transformation in perspective, and it’s something I get to look back on as a real opening in my creative life. It really allowed me to step into a new chapter, one where I trust the process, ask for what I want, and allow whatever comes.
Was there a particular mindset or period in your life that shaped the album?
I had experienced a profound spiritual awakening, and most of the songs on the record were written after that. When I was preparing to make the record, I knew the process itself would transform me. I didn’t know how, or what the conditions might be, but every step I took in making the album was accompanied by an unshakable trust in the process, in my collaborators, and in myself. I think they call that faith.
How would you describe the sound of the record to a new listener or fan?
There’s definitely a range in genre on this record, so to cover all the bases, I usually say alt-country / cosmic Americana — but it really lives in atmosphere and storytelling first.
What was the experience of recording the album live like?
Recording live was such an integral part of learning to trust the process. Hearing everything come together in the moment, and listening in real time for the take everybody knows is the one was really magical.
How has living and performing in Austin influenced you as an artist?
I love experiencing music in real life, so being in Austin and watching artists perform in these cosmic spots all over town really, really moves me. It’s the same when I perform –people show up to listen. It’s a part of the culture in Austin. I also think it has a lot to do with the sound of the room, so shout out to all the audio engineers who produce the live music experience –it would not be the same if the sound of the room didn’t pull you in.
You’ve cited artists like Gillian Welch and Neko Case as inspirations. What
draws you to artists with strong storytelling styles?
I’ve always appreciated artists who recognize themselves as the whole of humanity. It’s a deeply forgiving perspective. It creates the conditions for storytelling that feels undeniable and lived in.
Why did you choose ‘How That Feels’ to open the album?
I love that song as an opener because it holds so much space. It begins the listener’s relationship to the record by asking what they’re able to see. It’s like a little invitation.
What inspires you to write?
Being in the room with that creative force is the most uncorrupted experience I’ve come across with any consistency. It’s like becoming a channel for something ultimate. Whether or not that comes across in the writing is a completely different story –the relationship is what I’m after, and the byproduct is a bunch of songs, Haha.
What do you hope listeners connect with most when they hear this record?
I think when someone connects with music, it’s an inside job, and probably none of my business beyond that. Whatever they take from it is theirs to keep, and I’m happy for the connection wherever it lies.
What can fans expect next from you?
I just cut a new record last week! It’s called Shotgun Heart, and it’s songs for the anti-hero in us. It’s kind of the story of living in the aftermath. Enlightenment doesn’t save people from their humanity. Ultimately, it’s on us to live differently if we want to experience something new. I know how much easier that is to say than to practice, so… one degree at a time.
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