Los Angeles-based rock-pop singer-songwriter Gina Zo continues to carve her path as a fearless and emotionally raw voice in modern music with the release of Burn Me Into Something Better (Deluxe) on February 18th, 2026. The 14-track expanded album features intimate acoustic “Miner Street Sessions” renditions of standout songs like “Dirty Habits,” “Bad Men,” and “Manchild,” offering fans a closer, more vulnerable look at her artistry.
A Bold Evolution
The deluxe release follows Gina Zo’s 2025 debut album Burn Me Into Something Better, which explored themes of transformation, heartbreak, and rebirth. Produced by Grammy-winners Justin Miller (Jazmine Sullivan, Zach Bryan) and Tim Sonnefeld (Usher), her single “Dirty Habits” set the tone with a haunting rock-pop ballad that challenges the boundary between dreams and reality, earning over 30,000 streams in its first week. Critics praised the record’s raw honesty, with EARMILK noting: “These songs aren’t neatly packaged pop; they’re jagged, raw, and proudly messy, mirroring the real-life transformations that shaped them.”
Artistry Rooted in Authenticity
Gina Zo first gained national attention as a contestant on The Voice, joining Team Blake, but it was mentorship from Gwen Stefani that cemented her commitment to vulnerability and authenticity—lessons that continue to guide her music and advocacy. Her 2023 single “Faking It” became an LGBTQIA+ anthem, celebrating self-acceptance and embracing her bisexual identity.
Earlier in her career, Gina formed the rock band Velvet Rouge, producing the 2024 EP with Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey (The War on Drugs, Sharon Van Etten). The EP fused early 2000s rock grit with unflinching emotion, with tracks like “Lonely Since The Day We Met” and “I Don’t Know Why” highlighting her raw vocal power and storytelling prowess. Velvet Rouge quickly gained recognition as Philly’s Best Rock Band (2022), performing at XPoNential Fest, MusikFest, and Beardfest, while also receiving features on NPR’s National Public Radio Day and WXPN’s Free At Noon series.
Life and Inspiration
Now based in Los Angeles, Gina Zo balances her creative work with everyday passions like cooking from scratch, reading murder mysteries, and walking around Silver Lake Reservoir. Her career has been defined by refusing to conform—whether performing under strobe lights as a child, walking red carpets in custom Lauren Schuler gowns, or mentoring emerging artists, she champions women and underrepresented voices across creative industries.
With Burn Me Into Something Better (Deluxe), Gina Zo invites listeners into her most defining era yet—bold, untamed, and unapologetically real.