Today, Canadian Americana artist Jaclyn Reinhart releases “Takes A Little Time,” the second single from her forthcoming EP Sleeps With Ghosts. A funky roots-rock track, “Takes A Little Time” stays true to the five-song collection’s overall theme of finding the strength to turn the page on the past and make a fresh start in life.
Jaclyn says, “I wrote ‘Takes a Little Time’ after reflecting on how I made it through the tough parts of my journey. I was tired of putting my potential on the back burner and may have been suffering from imposter syndrome. It really does take time to reach your goals, heal and make changes in your life. Growth can be hard but everything will be all right if you believe in yourself to keep moving forward.”
For the New Brunswick-based singer-songwriter, Sleep With Ghosts also marks a significant creative step forward. After fully embracing an Americana approach to her new material, Jaclyn set about connecting with the right collaborators who could bring it to life. These came to include several notable co-writers and John McLaggan of internationally acclaimed New Brunswick duo Tomato/Tomato, who recorded, mixed and mastered the EP.
In all, Jaclyn says making Sleep With Ghosts was one of the most cathartic experiences she’s ever had. “The growth that I have felt as a writer and vocalist is something I can’t really define other than saying that if you listen to my last album from 2016, we are two completely different women.”
Jaclyn’s evolution as a writer is also evident on the EP’s ballads, in particular the title track, which she wrote in collaboration with fellow New Brunswick artist Tyler Lombard (now based in Toronto) after they fortuitously happened to meet up at SOCAN’s head office. Combining a melody from Tyler with Jaclyn’s lyrics about the choice to leave a loveless relationship, “Sleep With Ghosts” reached its full potential after Jaclyn invited the Saint John String Quartet to add their talents to the song.
“I don’t consider myself a country artist, but these songs flirt with that genre a bit, especially since we had some great Nashville musicians put down some tracks,” Jaclyn said. “All of the musicians I worked with really came through in creating the feel that I was looking for. I hope two of my biggest influences, Sheryl Crow and Tom Petty, would give their approval.”
Jaclyn Reinhart’s Sleep With Ghosts will be released Oct. 15 and can be pre-ordered now from Bandcamp.
