Following her debut EP, ‘SOUVENIRS’, alternative folk-rock artist GIGI GOLD shares her vibrant rendition of Jefferson Airplane classic, ‘Somebody to Love,’ out now via Marshall Records. Fans can find more info and stream the track—HERE Recorded at The Marshall Studio by Adam Beer, with assistance from Olivier Brightman and mixed/mastered by Ryan “Fluff” Bruce, the track honours one of Gold’s biggest musical influences while breathing new life into a classic track. “This song was originally added to the live set on a whim. I wanted something that matched the energy and intensity of ‘Why Should I’. This song was the most natural fit,” comments the vocalist, adding, “Grace Slick is such a powerhouse vocalist, and it’s important to me to honour the female rock stars who paved the way for those of us still being pushed into the shadows. “I was not keen on recreating the song but wanted to give it my twist. I didn’t spend much time listening to the original before taking it to the band. This is my first time properly recording a cover, and in many ways, there’s so much more pressure to get it right, as this song is so loved and recognised.” CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO CHECK OUT ‘SOMEBODY TO LOVE’ 
MORE ON GIGI GOLD Growing up in West Virginia, it wasn’t until Gigi moved to nearby Shepherdstown for college that she discovered music she could connect with. “Before that, the only music made by teenagers was punk and hardcore, and there simply weren’t any girls on stage. But then I moved to this tiny town for college, and suddenly, I saw all these women creating music. There were lots of open mics, shows in bars and churches, and various styles of music: rockabilly, folk, ambient, rock and roll. Pretty early on, I thought, ‘I can do this.’” From there, Gigi formed as many bands as possible, eventually meeting then-Gallows guitarist Steph Carter through a “chance online connection” that led to the formation of two bands: The Ghost Riders in the Sky, and later, Lyoness. While Steph and Gigi went on to marry, both bands eventually disbanded, leading Gigi to start her own project. “It’s allowed me to explore areas I never could have in Lyoness,” she says, “and I’ve had to step forward into a level of confidence I never had before. I have to call all the shots by myself, which can be overwhelming, but likewise, I have all this creativity and freedom to shape it into whatever I want it to be.”
Coming from a background of 60s and 70s rock, blended with more modern acts like The Kills or Lana Del Rey, Gigi’s music often unifies the most disparate elements of these two worlds. After nearly a decade of making rock music, Gigi Gold has redefined herself as a bold new voice, turning the genre on its head in pursuit of something fresh. From the small preview of ‘Souvenirs’, no one can predict which direction Gigi will take next, least of all herself: “I felt I needed to lift the constraints, and the only thing ever holding me back was myself. To this day, I don’t know what I want this to be; I want to be proud of what I put out there.” With this ethos as her guide and a range of songs that demonstrate she can choose any path she wants. ‘Somebody to Love’ is out now via Marshall Records. Find more info and stream —HERE
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