Gina Zo Shines with New Single and Festive Releases

Gina Zo, the alternative rock-pop singer-songwriter and powerhouse vocalist, is celebrated for her fearless authenticity and emotionally raw storytelling. Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia and now based in Los Angeles, she is steadily establishing herself as one of the most compelling voices in modern rock-pop.

Her latest single, Dirty Habits (2025), marks the start of a bold new chapter in her solo career. Produced by Grammy winners Justin Miller (Jazmine Sullivan, Zach Bryan) and Tim Sonnefeld (Usher), the track is a haunting rock-pop ballad exploring the idea that sometimes our dreams feel more real—and more comforting—than reality itself. The single received glowing reviews and surpassed 30,000 streams in its first week. LADYGUNN described it as:

“With Dirty Habits, Gina Zo lays the foundation for a career that doesn’t play by the rules. It’s bold, messy, deeply felt—and that’s the point.”

In late September 2025, Gina released her highly anticipated debut album, Burn Me Into Something Better, a searing and vulnerable exploration of transformation, heartbreak, and rebirth. EARMILK awarded the album 9/10, praising its raw honesty:

“These songs aren’t neatly packaged pop; they’re jagged, raw, and proudly messy, mirroring the real-life transformations that shaped them. Every stumble is part of the climb, every scar part of the story.”

Gina first came to national attention as a contestant on The Voice, joining Team Blake. Under Gwen Stefani’s mentorship, she embraced vulnerability and authenticity both on and off stage—a lesson that shaped her artistic identity and inspired her advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. Her 2023 single Faking It was a bold declaration of her bisexuality and became an anthem of self-acceptance.

Following early experiences that revealed the music industry’s challenges, Gina reclaimed her creative independence with the formation of Velvet Rouge, a rock band embodying defiance, freedom, and soul. Their 2024 debut EP, produced by Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey (The War on Drugs, Sharon Van Etten), fused early 2000s rock grit with unflinching emotion. Standout tracks such as Lonely Since The Day We Met and I Don’t Know Why highlight her raw vocal power and storytelling prowess. Velvet Rouge earned recognition as Philly’s Best Rock Band (2022) and were featured in Philly Style Magazine as “Philly’s Hottest Rock Band.” The group has performed at XPoNential Fest, MusikFest, and Beardfest, and were showcased on NPR’s National Public Radio Day and WXPN’s Free At Noon series.

Gina is now bringing her signature blend of grit and warmth into the festive season with two new Christmas releases: an original song, Santa, Do You Know?, and a creative fusion of The Ronettes’ Sleigh Ride with Ella Fitzgerald’s holiday classics, reimagined with a ’90s rock, Weezer-inspired edge.

Wrapped in shimmering synths and sleigh bells, Santa, Do You Know? is a flirty, feel-good love song for anyone wishing for “the one” under the tree. Sweet, sparkling, and irresistibly romantic, it’s poised to become a holiday favourite.

From childhood performances with flashlight strobe lights to national television appearances and critically acclaimed records, Gina Zo’s career has been defined by a refusal to conform. Whether performing on stage, walking a red carpet in a custom Lauren Schuler gown, or mentoring emerging artists, she continues to champion women and underrepresented voices in all creative spaces.

Now based in Los Angeles, Gina finds balance in cooking from scratch, reading murder mysteries, and walking around the Silver Lake Reservoir. With Burn Me Into Something Better ushering in her defining era, Dirty Habits setting the tone, and her holiday songs showcasing her versatility, Gina Zo stands at the forefront of a new generation of rock-pop artists—bold, untamed, and unapologetically real.

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