Post Punk Innovator Gina Birch Announces Debut Solo Album

The Raincoats’ Gina Birch announces her debut album ‘I Play My Bass Loud’ due to be released February 24th 2023.

I Play My Bass Loud is announced by the energetic debut track "Wish I Was You" which is presently streaming and available on all streaming services. A music video for the song, which features guitar from longtime admirer Thurston Moore, is also available on YouTube and was made by Gina Birch's daughter. In addition, the official Third Man Stores will start selling a limited edition 7" vinyl single of "Wish I Was You" on Friday. On the same day as the single release, Gina will perform at Third Man London's Blue Basement location.

Gina Birch, a founding member and half of The Raincoats' core duo since 1977, is a punk icon with a pop sensibility. An artist who attended art school, she has been painting, making films, and making music for over 45 years, using her visual art to tell stories and infusing unfinished recordings with concepts. Her career comes full circle on her debut solo album, "I Play My Bass Loud" which takes its name from both her unique approach to the bass guitar and her personal philosophy. She won't be quiet or take a backseat. Gina takes centre stage on "I Play My Bass Loud."