Q&A: Self-Proclaimed “Horror Baby” GG Magree on Her Upcoming EP ‘Dichotomy,’ Coachella, and the Balance Between Good and Evil
THROUGH A LATENT EXPLORATION OF THE UNIVERSAL PLIGHT BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL — GG Magree’s highly anticipated EP Dichotomy epitomizes the intricacy of the human experience. Magree undertakes the role of the conflicted protagonist within her music, honestly and authentically voicing her emotions as dark, pure, and vulnerable as she chooses to express them. She combines bold lyricism in an exploration of heartbreak and healing amidst a backdrop of dark yet divine visuals that accentuate the powerful austerity within her music.
Coined by Magree as the “first big body of music” that signals the representation for her vision and individuality as an artist, Dichotomy proudly illustrates the juxtaposition between the art and the artist. Merging a personality as bubbly and carefree as Magree’s with art so explicitly eerie is potentially a challenge for singer-songwriters within the industry.
Nevertheless, Magree displays her dedication and passion to showcase this complexity through her consistent pursuit to provide a deep dive into her own emotions and those of her listeners — a pursuit that aims to free us of the expectation to suppress the complexities that come with being human, with loving, and with losing and living.
With her recent performance at Coachella and upcoming plans to attend Tomorrowland, Dichotomy is one of many immense achievements for Magree and an indicator for the endless successes lined up for the year ahead.
Read below to learn more about Magree’s upcoming EP, the formation of So Tuff So Cute, and her journey leading up to the release of Dichotomy.
LUNA: First off, huge congrats on the upcoming release of your debut EP, Dichotomy! Can you explain the inspirations behind the EP and what fuels your artistry as a musician overall?
MAGREE: Thank you! The inspo for the EP came from the idea that good and evil can exist in the same body, and life's all about balancing them both. You need pain to find pleasure. Van Gogh once said, “There is peace even in the storm,” and that really resonated with me. I just write about what is going on in my life. I'm an open book, and when I began writing my EP at the beginning of COVID I was going through a lot, as the whole world was.
LUNA: What would you say are the underlying themes of Dichotomy?
MAGREE: The balance between good and evil.
LUNA: How do you think your style and vision within your music as an artist have evolved since you first started out within the industry? How do you believe Dichotomy is a reflection of that evolution both artistically and personally?
MAGREE: COVID was actually a really good thing for me as an artist. I was able to slow down and actually breathe and think about what I want my project to sound like and evolve into. I'm a metal punk baby by heart, and I really have leaned into that a lot more. I think having a team that actually supports me for who I am has helped me develop into the artist I am today. Super grateful for my manager Joey. Dichotomy is my first big body of music and I couldn't be more proud as to how it represents me as an artist.
LUNA: Within the visuals for songs such as “Already Dead,” they’re reminiscent of the horror genre. How would you describe the process behind creating the visual side of your EP, and how does this reflect or compare to the visual element for your performance on stage at the likes of Coachella?
MAGREE: I'm a horror baby! I love gore. I resonate with darkness more than light and that's why the word “dichotomy” is so perfect for me. My personality is so bubbly and happy and my art is dark and eerie. I'm crazy about visuals even before I write a song — I see visuals before words so it's always fun seeing the weird ideas in my head come to life.
LUNA: Within songs such as “Deja Reve” and even the opening track “Dichotomy (intro),” the sonic/instrumental part of the songs gradually develop and evolve into something a lot more powerful and emotive than what the songs initially start as. What kinds of thoughts or emotions influence the instrumental part of the songs on Dichotomy, and how would you like this to be received by your listeners?
MAGREE: I wanted [it] to feel like you’re listening to a horror soundtrack. To be scared but also to feel the beauty. Just like me :)
LUNA: The release of Dichotomy is obviously a huge achievement for you within your career. What else do you have in store this year? Any upcoming releases with producer Mija and So Tuff So Cute or other projects you have lined up on your own?
MAGREE: So much good is coming! I'm playing Coachella and Tomorrowland, which are two huge achievements. So Tuff So Cute is releasing music and we are playing a ton of fests together as well, which is so fun. Also, you might be seeing me on your TV soon…
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