Legendary post-punk musician, artist, and filmmaker Gina Birch has announced the release of her debut solo album, I Play My Bass Loud, arriving via Third Man Records on Friday, February 24, 2023. Pre-orders are available now.
I Play My Bass Loud is heralded by today’s premiere of the propulsive first single, “Wish I Was You,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The track – co-written and co-produced by the legendary Youth and featuring guitar by longtime fan Thurston Moore – is joined by an official music video, directed by Gina’s filmmaker daughter Honey Birch and streaming now at YouTube. In addition, a limited edition “Wish I Was You” 7” vinyl single is available now at the official Third Man Store. Check out the propulsive single/video below that combines a punk-fueled biting brevity reminiscent of a melodic Bikini Kill.
“The album distills my years of musical, political, and artistic life with these genre-breaking songs,” says Gina Birch. “It’s a personal diary using sounds and lyrics, full of fun, rage, and storytelling.”
