Artist Spotlight: Meet Megg Jacobs
What was the creative process like for this particular song?
“DEATH” is the second part of a two-song concept that began with my last single, “ego.” I spent a lot of time reflecting and meditating on how to connect the themes between them. “ego” introduced the discomfort of duality, and “DEATH” let me push that further. This track gave me the space to tell more of the story and show where this new era is headed. I for sure had a group of people in mind when I wrote certain lines in this song, and that allowed me to channel more of the rage that I was feeling into the music.
Working with Spicehouse in Sanford, NC was a huge part of the process. We’ve really found our rhythm together. They’re incredible at translating my ideas into something that feels intentional, layered, and a little unsettling.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for "DEATH?"
Definitely, I got to layer clean vocals with the screams people know me for, which gave the track a more dynamic range. It was honestly so creatively satisfying to explore that balance. One standout moment was working with Jose from Spicehouse on the vocal effects. We dialed in some really haunting textures that gave the track an eerie, almost cinematic depth that I’ve been chasing for a long time.
Can you describe the emotions or feelings you hope "DEATH" evokes in listeners?
I want listeners to sit with their own discomfort. “DEATH” is about recognizing the extremes we throw ourselves into, how we sometimes trap ourselves in our own black-and-white thinking and create our own hell. If it makes you feel a little anxious or uneasy, good. Growth doesn't come from comfort. That tension is the point.
Can you tell us more about you as an artist?
I'm a solo metalcore artist who plays in the space between the girlie and the grotesque. I like confronting expectations, whether it’s gendered or genre-based, and making people question the narratives they’ve been fed. I have a background as a classically trained vocalist who transitioned to metal vocals about 2 years ago.
On the other hand, I’m a pharmaceutical engineer, married to my high school sweetheart, and a full-time pet mom to two dogs and two cats. I live a fairly quiet life, and then I get behind a mic and scream.
Where do you find inspiration for your songs or musical ideas?
I write constantly, even if it's just fragments, weird thoughts, or questions I’m mulling over. A lot of my inspiration comes from how overwhelming and polarized everything feels lately. Social media has brought extremism into our day-to-day lives, and that bleeds into everything. But on a personal level, I’ve been through a lot. I lost my dad suddenly, my mom is battling an aggressive form of cancer, and writing has always been how I process that pain. Even when the thoughts feel messy or unhinged, putting them into lyrics helps me find some kind of peace. Sometimes the darkest stuff is what connects the most with my audience.
