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GIA FORD “Transparent Things” Debut Album Out Now; Album Receives Ringing Endorsement From Sir Elton John

DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

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GIA FORD
‘TRANSPARENT THINGS’
DEBUT ALBUM
OUT NOW
LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE

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With a ringing endorsement from Sir Elton John—“beautiful record, beautiful songs”—GIA FORD has released her debut album, TRANSPARENT THINGS. Recorded in Los Angeles at the renowned Sound City Studios with legendary producer Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers’ Stranger in the Alps and Punisher), TRANSPARENT THINGS is an immersive collection that showcases the British singer and songwriter’s ability to craft songs like no other artist of her generation. Listen to the album, released September 13 via Chrysalis Records, here.

Support for the album in the UK and Europe has been notably strong, with acclaim from media outlets including Rolling Stone UK, The Independent, NME and more. Here’s a sampling of the initial reviews:

“This sense of expansiveness and space permeates the whole of debut album Transparent Things, which feels like the true arrival of a British songwriter seizing her moment.”
Rolling Stone UK (6 albums you need to hear this week)

“a ponderous art rock tapestry of tragic, sinister and wondrous figures – many of them all three at once.”
NME

“[it] showcases her Americana-tinged storytelling…”
–The Independent

“…a shining example of the driving force behind the creation of Ford’s stunning debut–the desire to tell the stories of misunderstood or marginalised characters.”
The Skinny

“Gia Ford’s debut record is a triumph of perseverance, of artistic integrity, and of what can happen when you stick to your guns.”
The Line of Best Fit (7/10 Review)

“An extraordinary album…The new promise of English music moves with absolute freedom between dream pop and dark. ‘Alligator’ and ‘Paint Me Like a Woman’ stand out at the peaks of a hypnotic and overwhelming tracklist, destined to spark conversation. So much talent, but also a surprising maturity.”
Classic Rock Italia (80/100 Review)

“Gia Ford’s melodic folk-pop and indie rock sounds hopeful and confident.”
–Brigitte (Germany)

For GIA, the figures on the fringes of society are by far the most fascinating. Her songs tell the stories of the downtrodden to the downright dangerous. And through them, we begin to hear familiar, uncomfortable truths about ourselves. The theme of alienation runs through the album.

Most of the characters in these songs are outcasts, all with unique ways of feeling on the periphery, somehow,” GIA says. While each song operates in its own realm, their subject matters create a throughline of eccentricity that turns TRANSPARENT THINGS into an odyssey of outcasts.

Arguably no song better encapsulates the character of “the other” than the single “Paint Me Like a Woman.’” The song is from the perspective of a woman who feels herself morphing into the villain as a result of abuse and mistreatment at the hands of all the men in her life.

GIA explains: “It is a look inside her mind as she feels herself drifting away from who she really is; allowing her rage to weave itself into the fabric of her being. It’s a comment on how we hurt each other, how we change each other, and a question: who gets punished for this terrible nature we have all, to varying degrees, embodied?”

Listen to “Paint Me Like A Woman” here and watch the video here.

Connect with Gia Ford:

Website | Instagram | TikTok | X | Spotify | YouTube | OpenStage


U.K Alternative Pop Visionary GIA FORD Announces Her Highly-Anticipated Debut Album ‘Transparent Things’ Out September 13

DATE: AUGUST 1, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

ALTERNATIVE POP VISIONARY GIA FORD
ANNOUNCES HER HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM
‘TRANSPARENT THINGS’
DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 13 (CHRYSALIS RECORDS)
PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE

VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
‘PAINT ME LIKE A WOMAN’
OUT NOW
WATCH THE DRAMATIC VIDEO HERE

AND LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE

UK SUMMER FESTIVAL DATES TO BE FOLLOWED BY
GIA’S FIRST UK HEADLINING TOUR IN NOVEMBER

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“Beautiful song, beautiful chord changes. It was recorded by Tony Berg in LA who produced Phoebe Bridgers’ records. Beautifully produced, beautiful record, beautiful songs and it’s taken from her album Transparent Things which is out in September…” –Elton John Rocket Hour/Tems,Fontaines, D.C, And Kehlani (Apple Music)

“…darkly atmospheric dream pop.” —The Independent

“…a bold talent.”CLASH

“…music’s most exciting new storyteller.” –Gay Times

Alternative pop visionary GIA FORD has announced her much-anticipated debut album TRANSPARENT THINGS out September 13 via Chrysalis Records. Recorded in Los Angeles at the renowned Sound City Studios with legendary producer Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers’ Stranger in the Alps and Punisher), TRANSPARENT THINGS is an immersive collection that showcases GIA’s ability to craft songs like no other artist of her generation. Pre-order the album are available here.

For GIA, those figures on the fringes of society are by far the most fascinating. Her songs tell the stories of the downtrodden to the downright dangerous. And through them, we begin to hear familiar, uncomfortable truths about ourselves. The theme of alienation runs through the album.

Most of the characters in these songs are outcasts, all with unique ways of feeling on the periphery, somehow,” GIA says. While each song operates in its own realm, their subject matters create a throughline of eccentricity that turns TRANSPARENT THINGS into an odyssey of outcasts.

“Thematically it has a mythical quality, stemming from the repeated references to creatures, ghosts and undefined spirits. It’s a world of its own, where the characters have more in common than I initially thought was possible.”

Arguably no song better encapsulates the character of “the other” than the newly released single “Paint Me Like a Woman.’” The song is from the perspective of a woman who feels herself morphing into the villain as a result of abuse and mistreatment at the hands of all the men in her life.

GIA explains: “It is a look inside her mind as she feels herself drifting away from who she really is; allowing her rage to weave itself into the fabric of her being. It’s a comment on how we hurt each other, how we change each other, and a question: who gets punished for this terrible nature we have all, to varying degrees, embodied?”

Listen to “Paint Me Like A Woman” here and watch the video here.

DOWNLOAD HI RES ARTWORK HERE

Transparent Things Track Listing:

  1. Poolside
  2. Loveshot
  3. Alligator
  4. Buzzing On You
  5. Falling In Love Again
  6. Paint Me Like A Woman
  7. Try Changing
  8. Housewife Dreams Of America
  9. Don’t Down Me Out
  10. The Porcupine
  11. Our Mutual Friend

After supporting labelmate Marika Hackman and Francis of Delirium at shows earlier this year, GIA is excited to announce her first headlining UK tour kicking off this November. Prior to the headlining shows, GIA will perform at festivals across the UK this summer including Soundhood Hackney, Latitude Festival, Green Man Festival and Rock N Roll Circus.

GIA’s haunting vocals, extraordinary gift for storytelling and her timeless sound, matched with her mesmerizing stage presence, have seen her garner support from The Independent, Rolling Stone UK, DIY, NME, Clash, Dork, The Line of Best Fit, 6 Music and Gay Times, and tipped as a One to Watch by The Independent, The Sun and Record of the Day.

Gia Ford Live Dates

Summer Shows:
Jun 13 – Soundhood Hackney, London
July 25 – Latitude Festival
Aug 15 – Green Man Festival
Aug 31 – Rock N Roll Circus Festival

UK Headline Tour:
Nov 11 – The Prince Albert, Brighton – TICKETS
Nov 14 – St Matthias Church, London – TICKETS
Nov 16 – Live at Leeds Festival, Leeds
Nov 17 – YES (Basement), Manchester – TICKETS
Nov 18 – McChuills, Glasgow – TICKETS
Nov 19 – Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield – TICKETS

Connect with Gia Ford:

Website | Instagram | TikTok | X | Spotify | YouTube | OpenStage

 


Alternative Pop Visionary GIA FORD Today Releases Captivating New Single ‘Falling In Love Again’ Via Chrysalis Records

DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2023

GIA FORD
RELEASES NEW SINGLE
‘FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN’
LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE

TODAY (OCTOBER 25)
ALSO CONFIRMED AS OFFICIAL ARTIST
FOR SXSW 2024


Photo Credit: Melanie Lehmann
DOWNLOAD HI-RES IMAGE HERE

Today (October 25) alternative pop visionary GIA FORD has released her captivating new single ‘Falling in Love Again’ via Chrysalis Records. Listen here and watch the video here.

Falling in Love Again’ is an unusual but poignant depiction of how grief makes us behave in ways we wouldn’t expect.

“This song is based on a story my friends told me about their dad and his late wife, and how for a while after her death, no one could replace her. He used to dress his new girlfriends in clothes like hers,” GIA explains. “At first it sounds odd, and might make you feel uncomfortable. But really it’s a love song, just told in a different way.”

For GIA FORD, those figures on the fringes of society are by far the most fascinating. Her songs tell the stories of the downtrodden to the downright dangerous. Her haunting previous single ‘Alligator’ (released this past summer) perfectly illustrates this, and through her vivid storytelling, we begin to hear familiar, uncomfortable truths about ourselves.

The UK-based GIA was recently announced as an official artist for SXSW 2024. Meantime, back home GIA was also announced as part of The Great Escape’s FIRST FIFTY, which will see her headline Paper Dress Vintage, London, at their launch on November 15. Tickets are available here.

Stay tuned for updates on GIA’s plans for 2024.


DOWNLOAD SINGLE ARTWORK

CONNECT WITH GIA FORD
Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | Spotify | YouTube

U.S. Contact:

SRO PR
Marcee Rondan
marcee@sropr.com

 


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