Texas-born, tri-coastal artist Quentin (any pronouns) returns with the high energy ‘Lucy in Disguise,’ an upbeat new single and self-directed video that celebrates identity, self-acceptance, and the city that helped shape them. Inspired by Austin’s beloved South Congress costume shop of the same name, the song and video transform the streets of Austin into a dreamlike emotional landscape where memory, transformation, and home collide.

The track, a more rock-driven effort than previous singles, comes from Quentin’s forthcoming TOMGIRL album, which arrives in full on July 24 via Playing in Traffic Records. What remains is Quentin’s desire to explore themes of identity and self-discovery, and what you’ll find here is equal parts affirmation and anthem as it is a reflection on the masculine and feminine forces that exist within all of us.

“Lucy in Disguise” was written on a very long drive to (beloved recording studio and creative retreat) Sonic Ranch with my producer Kinderr,” Quentin explains. “I wanted to tap into my masculinity with this one, taking a moment to acknowledge the absolute beauty of the divine feminine. This may sound weird, but I honestly wrote this song about myself from myself. It’s kind of a pep talk between my divine masculine and my divine feminine, reminding me of my power and beauty.”

The accompanying video showcases these two versions of Quentin: a masculine-presenting character and a feminine-presenting character searching for one another across the city. Both are equally real. Rather than portraying these identities as opposites, the video presents them as deeply connected halves attempting to reunite.

Remarkably, Quentin directed, edited, and stars in every role throughout the video, portraying both romantic leads, the interviewer, and even the members of the band. The ambitious visual showcases the artist’s multidisciplinary approach, blending music, performance, fashion, and storytelling into a single cohesive vision.

The song was produced by Freddy “Kinderr” Pérez and Quentin, with additional production by Jonas Wilson (Shakey Graves, Black Angels.

“We recorded this with an actual live band in only three takes,” Quentin adds. “The vocal that you hear has no comping whatsoever. It was one of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had in the studio.”

Photo courtesy of Marshall Moon