Words by Raf Kenny-Cincotta

“As our town changes, we’re all changing with it,” Keshia Bailey says, contemplating the release of LadyCouch’s sophomore LP A Matter of Time.

Of course, the town she’s referring to is Nashville, where Bailey and Allen Thompson first formed LadyCouch in 2017 at the famed Exit/In. However, the group didn’t stay a duo for long. Now a 12-part ensemble, LadyCouch has spent the better part of the last decade refining a rock-and-soul sound all their own. Their debut album The Future Looks Fine was released in 2021.

So what is different about LadyCouch in 2024, and how does A Matter of Time fit into their story? “There’s the obvious: We’re getting older,” Keshia quips. The band has also reached a new level of cohesion and collaboration, with Allen and Keshia happily sharing songwriting duties. “We knew we’d all be making music together for a very long time, but it’s pretty damn impressive that we are all still growing together,” Keshia adds