Kacy Hill is starting with her new single, "When in Rome." It marks her first output of 2025, a light yet daring reintroduction to an artist long revered for her dreamlike sonic terrains. Emerging from last year's Bug LP, Hill finds her way onto new turf, embracing an Americana-folk sensibility where everything feels natural and disclosed.
Written by John Vincent III and co-produced by Tommy King, "When in Rome" is a master class in restraint and emotional weight. A soft guitar strum lays the groundwork for Hill's trademark vocals, ungraspable yet rich, flimsy yet full of conviction. A melancholy settles into the melody, a wistfulness that lingers long after the last note. It's the sort of song that resembles a memory unfolding in real time, drawing you into its reflective, cinematic vibe.
Hill was never shy about sonic experimentation, and "When in Rome" demonstrates her continually growing artistry. While glimpses of this Americana-folk sound have shone through in her previous work, "When in Rome" sees her fully embrace the genre, making it a natural yet invigorating move. If "When in Rome" is any predictor of what's to come, Hill's next project will be her most earnest and transformative.