Latest Song Marries New Orleans Grit with an Empowering Nashville Country-Rock Sound
Grammy-Winning Producer Joins Fimone For Bold Anthem Due September 27
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (Sept. 9, 2024) – Nashville’s genre-blending alt/country force, Fimone, steps forward with their bold new single, “The Guide,” set for release on Sept. 27. Recorded in the heart of New Orleans with Grammy award-winning producer Greg Magers (Umphrey’s McGee, Maggie Rose, Lupe Fiasco, and spoken word Grammy-winner J. Ivy), “The Guide” blends the raw grit of the Crescent City with Fimone’s signature fusion of country, blues, and rock. More than just a song, “The Guide” serves as an anthem of self-reliance and empowerment, daring listeners to become their own saviors.
“’The Guide‘ isn’t about someone outside yourself who can guide you, it IS you. You ARE the guide. Trust yourself,” said Fimone.
The song’s lyrics were born from Fimone’s deep dive into the life of Norma Wallace, a legendary figure who once ran the last brothel in New Orleans. As Fimone unraveled Norma’s story, they felt an unexpected kinship, turning Norma’s life into a muse. The result? A stirring reminder that no one else is responsible for our rescue—only we hold that power.
“All I need from you is for you to just hold out your hand / Have a little trust in something you might not yet quite understand/ Where you’re coming from and where you’re going to/ Are different worlds,” Fimone sings, embracing the unknown with an unflinching belief in herself.
“The Guide” is featured on Fimone’s upcoming EP “Fascination“, set for release on Oct. 25, 2024. The EP captures the vibrant energy and mystery of New Orleans, recorded in none other than Norma Wallace’s former brothel—a space charged with history, rebellion and raw emotion. Fimone channels that essence throughout the project, turning personal growth and a defiant spirit into a sound that’s as much a journey as it is a statement.
For Fimone, “The Guide” is more than a song—it’s an invitation to step into your own power and claim the life you deserve. “Fascination” promises to deliver that message with haunting authenticity, storytelling and a sonic landscape that lingers long after the music fades.
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About Fimone
Born from a lightning bolt in rural Minnesota, Fimone began crafting original music at 16, guided by their first Fender. Overcoming small-town challenges and struggles with addiction, she forged a unique sound in Nashville, blending country, blues, and rock. With 10+ years as an independent artist, she’s toured the U.S. and Europe, collaborated with Grammy winners, and earned acclaim with their self-directed music video “Fire,” which won the Audience Award at Indie Memphis Film Festival.
Fimone’s powerful live performances and evocative songwriting have gained her spots on Lightning 100, WWLTV, WWOZ New Orleans, PBS On Stage Twin Cities, The Daily Yonder, and Connect LGBTQ magazine. An advocate for social justice, they draw comparisons to Brandi Carlile and Alabama Shakes. With skills as a producer, songwriter, and director, Fimone is a true renaissance artist in today’s vibrant creative scene.
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