Gina Zo is anything but ordinary. A fierce, unapologetic force hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia and now thriving in the creative pulse of Los Angeles, she is a vocalist, songwriter, and all-around rebel rewriting the rules of rock-pop. Her story begins with childhood nights lit by flashlights doubling as strobe lights, and grandparents as dance partners, where she first found her voice singing into whatever could resemble a microphone. That spark has since grown into a wildfire, one that burns through expectations and ignites empowerment in every note she belts.
From her time on The Voice—where she was mentored by Gwen Stefani and moved to tears by the challenge to become truly authentic—to the anthemic declaration of her bisexuality in 2023’s “Faking It,” Gina has always worn her truth like armor. She doesn’t just sing songs; she channels her life, her battles, and her resilience through them. There’s no disconnect between the artist and the woman—what you see is who she is, loud, bold, and proud.
Her band Velvet Rouge marked a powerful chapter in her career, formed after she left a disillusioning stint with a Philadelphia indie label. Velvet Rouge wasn’t just a return to music—it was a resurrection of her identity. The band’s 2024 debut EP revealed her rawest truths, like the emotional sucker punch of “Lonely Since The Day We Met” and the existential haze of “I Don’t Know Why.” These weren’t just tracks; they were declarations of survival and selfhood, co-produced with indie legends Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey to give them the gritty soul they deserved.
Velvet Rouge earned accolades like Best Rock Band in Philly and accolades in Philly Style Magazine and NPR, with festival stages bearing witness to the fire that Gina brings live. But as all great artists do, Gina evolved. Now, she’s stepping into a brand new chapter—still just as bold, but shimmering with a brighter, more electrifying edge.
Her newest single “Dirty Habits” is the dawn of something fresh. It’s the dream girl’s song of the summer, fusing sparkling 80s synths with punchy pop-rock, and breathing in the sunshine-soaked freedom of her new California life. This track is pure tension—between what we dream and what we live, between fantasy and flaw, wrapped up in playful lyrics and an addictive chorus you’ll keep coming back to. It’s that dizzy moment when you know reality can’t hold a candle to your dreams, but you chase them anyway, hips swaying, windows down.
Produced by Grammy winners Justin Miller and Tim Sonnefeld, “Dirty Habits” is the first taste of her debut solo record set to drop in early 2026. If this single is any indication, the record won’t just be a collection of songs—it’ll be a manifesto for anyone who’s ever dared to want more, to break molds, to live louder than they were told they could.
Gina’s energy doesn’t stop when the music fades. Off-stage, she finds beauty in cooking from scratch, losing herself in murder novels (no, she’s not planning revenge), and walking around Silver Lake Reservoir like she owns the place. Her life is art, her art is truth, and her truth is rebellion.
Gina Zo isn’t just making music—she’s starting a revolution. And “Dirty Habits” is the first siren call of what’s to come.
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