NEW RELEASES
In a new cover story in Elle magazine, Kacey Musgraves says her follow-up to breakthrough 2018 album Golden Hour was inspired by some unusual EDM and rock sources. And, maybe, psychedelic mushrooms.
The magazine spoke to Musgraves after what is described as a particularly stressful pandemic lockdown, which came after her split from husband and fellow musician Ruston Kelly in July 2020, who she credited with inspiring Hour when she won album of the year at the 2019 Grammy Awards. “I could have coasted for another couple of years,” she said about having to stew in her emotions during the year-plus pandemic lockdown, “just not paying attention to my feelings or not really dealing with some things.”
Instead, Musgraves dug deep and wrote 40 songs, 15 of which will appear on the as-yet-untitled album slated for release in late summer/early fall. The collection is described as somewhat Shakespearean, unfolding in a three-act structure that popped into her head just days before hitting the studio. “The word tragedy just popped into my mind. And I was like, ‘Whoa, what if the album was formulated like a modern Shakespearean or Greek tragedy?,'" she said of the inspiration that struck as she was laying on her bed journaling and listening to Bach.
Fimiguerrero has been helping lead the way when it comes to the more obscure hip-hop out of the UK. Hailing from Newham, East London, he and his brethren, Len and Lancey Foux, have brought about some truly nasty production and grimy lyricism. Soon though, Fimiguerrero is going to be bringing his vision on a grander scale with a new album.
Per the rapper, he's going to be dropping a new album sometime this year called lost city. It's a title that's remained in limbo for a couple of years. But after getting through some other releases such as New World Order and IMMIGRANT, he seems prepared to unleash it. "LOST CITY 2025," Fimi tweeted back in January.
He seems to be backing up his words too with this new cut "Tartan" featuring Reekz MB, but also with a handful of other tracks. "Designer," "my bad bro," and "It's Cool," are other potential additions. "Tartan," for those who are wondering, is a reference to the Scottish fabric that's used in kilts and is made by weaving it together to create unique patterns.
It represents family heritage, clan loyalty, and of course, being Scottish through and through. That's why Fimiguerrero's grill has the "Tartan" pattern on it. There are some lines in the track such as, "Come 300 up like a spartan (Gang)," that tie into that familial aspect.
But this song is also a flexing banger about celebrating your wins and bringing the squad up with you along the way. Spin Fimi and Reekz MB's slick cut below.
Quotable Lyrics:
I'm way more than a artist
I'll bust the pack and then half it (Bow)
I'm a baller, I just kick with her (Kick)
Then I flip her off and then pass it (Golazo)
I'm a sick f*ck, can't mask it
More champagne, yeah, thank you for askin'
