Kacey Fifield has a new single ready to hit the streaming services on July 19th. The track is titled “Dream Girl” and has been almost a year in the making. The upbeat single is the perfect song for the summer! I recently caught up with Kacey in between rehearsals for her upcoming show in Los Angeles. Thank you, Kacey, for this interview about your new single.
What drew you into songwriting?
I’ve always loved telling stories: I grew up recreating scenes from my favorite TV shows, writing my own scripts, and improvising one-woman musicals for my family. My childhood iPad is filled with videos of me singing songs I made up about my toys, friends, and family. Since then, I’ve truly grown to love songwriting as a form of self-expression and a method of connecting with others through shared feelings and experiences.
Your new single is “Dream Girl”. Where did you get the inspiration for this track?
The song was inspired by an idea I had back in August of last year about a “dream girl” who seems perfect on the surface but is actually driving herself crazy just to fit that mold. In the studio with my cowriters Sam Beresford and Michael Kamerman, as soon as we started coming up with the chorus chord progression, the lyrics “so unwell, I get possessive, and I lose myself” came to me with the melody. Building on that melody idea and thinking back to the concept I came up with in August, we shaped the rest of the song to show the contrast between being a supposedly picture-perfect dream girl and the consequences of changing yourself to fit that beauty standard.
What do you love the most about making music?
Performing live is my favorite thing ever. I think live music is such a magical thing because every show is different and a special experience that you share only with those who were there that night. Being able to make eye contact and see the faces of people who connect with my music is the coolest thing ever and I hope I get to play so many more shows!
What is your advice for keeping a healthy work/life balance?
I always block out separate time in my schedule to dedicate to working on my music, doing homework, socializing, and self-care. Being a full-time college student while maintaining a music career can get overwhelming at times, but I always try to make sure I’m still keeping up my gym schedule, getting enough sleep, and spending time with my friends. If I don’t take care of myself, I won’t have the energy to make all the music I want to make!
Tell us something people would be surprised to learn about you.
I’m a huge animal lover! Anyone who’s been following me for a while may know that I have 4 rescue cats, but I love all animals so much. I’ve been vegan for the past 3 years (vegetarian for 10+) and love working with rescued animals.
What are your goals for 2024?
I want to play more shows, make more music, and grow my audience. I’d also love to open for a bigger artist on tour at some point in the near future, so let’s hope that becomes a possibility soon!
Any upcoming projects you can share? Do you have plans to release another single soon?
I’m playing The Mint in LA on August 14th so anyone in Los Angeles should come on by! Other than that, I’m working on new music. I have a ton of songs in my “vault” and even more in progress, so I’m working on picking out the next single.
Where can we follow you on social media?
You can find me on Instagram at @kaceyfifield, TikTok at @kacey_fifield, and YouTube at @KaceyFifieldOfficial!!!
