01Profile
A Gia Ford Photo
Gia Ford
Musician — Sheffield
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Gia Ford, I’m from Sheffield North England!
Describe your style in three words?
Androgyny, drama, prep.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Probably Sevdaliza at the Barbican in 2018. She has some of the most immersive music/performances I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her integrity is also really inspiring to me, she does what she has to do for the music and nothing comes between her and her art.
If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
Portishead and Pink Floyd. Both probably extremely exciting and inspiring to watch on the same stage you’re on. They’ve been two of the most daring artists I’ve taken inspiration from.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
I’d say the queer community (which I am a part of) and the drag world has influenced me more than I’ve thought about before. The freedom of gender expression, the fantasy, the alter egos.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Grace Jones. Just to be in her presence.
Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
I enjoyed watching Kelela at The Roundhouse - I’d never been before but it was such a beautiful space.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Jeff Lynn of ELO. He’s a genius and not many people knew he wrote so much of the music, including music for the strings.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
That I can remember… 'Dance In The Dark' by Lady Gaga. There was probably an earlier one but my memory is terrible.
A song that defines the teenage you?
The Ryan Adams version of 'Wonderwall', I was always looking out the window being sad about something.
One record you would keep forever?
'The Power Of Love' single by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, my mum gave it to me and it reminds me of her.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
“Your skin is like vinyl, the perfect companion”
From 'In Every Dream Home A Heartache' by Roxy Music.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Teardrops' by Womack & Womack.
A song you wished you had written?
'This Woman’s Work' by Kate Bush :'(
Best song to turn up loud?
'Tear You Apart' by She Wants Revenge.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Halo' by Machine Head.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Paradise Drive' by 404 Guild.
Any new music you are listening to right now?
404 Guild & Walt Disco.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Gia Ford, I’m from Sheffield North England!
Describe your style in three words?
Androgyny, drama, prep.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Probably Sevdaliza at the Barbican in 2018. She has some of the most immersive music/performances I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her integrity is also really inspiring to me, she does what she has to do for the music and nothing comes between her and her art.
If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
Portishead and Pink Floyd. Both probably extremely exciting and inspiring to watch on the same stage you’re on. They’ve been two of the most daring artists I’ve taken inspiration from.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
I’d say the queer community (which I am a part of) and the drag world has influenced me more than I’ve thought about before. The freedom of gender expression, the fantasy, the alter egos.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Grace Jones. Just to be in her presence.
Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite?
I enjoyed watching Kelela at The Roundhouse - I’d never been before but it was such a beautiful space.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Jeff Lynn of ELO. He’s a genius and not many people knew he wrote so much of the music, including music for the strings.
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
That I can remember… 'Dance In The Dark' by Lady Gaga. There was probably an earlier one but my memory is terrible.
A song that defines the teenage you?
The Ryan Adams version of 'Wonderwall', I was always looking out the window being sad about something.
One record you would keep forever?
'The Power Of Love' single by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, my mum gave it to me and it reminds me of her.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
“Your skin is like vinyl, the perfect companion”
From 'In Every Dream Home A Heartache' by Roxy Music.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Teardrops' by Womack & Womack.
A song you wished you had written?
'This Woman’s Work' by Kate Bush :'(
Best song to turn up loud?
'Tear You Apart' by She Wants Revenge.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Halo' by Machine Head.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Paradise Drive' by 404 Guild.
Any new music you are listening to right now?
404 Guild & Walt Disco.