Los Angeles based by way of Philadelphia singer/songwriter Gina Zo has just shared her highly anticipated album Burn Me Into Something Better. The 11-track musical collection delivers her most complete artistic statement yet: tracks that embrace heartbreak, reinvention, and the messy beauty of becoming.
The album’s title isn’t just poetic, it’s Gina’s mantra. As she explains, every failed relationship, bad outfit, and even her move to Los Angeles became fuel for transformation. What emerges here is a record that’s equal parts catharsis and empowerment, a fearless leap forward for an artist who has never been content to fit a mold. She shares, "CHANGE HAS SERVED ME."
Opening with fire, the album introduces us to Gina’s world where vulnerability and rebellion coexist. The focus single, “I Like Men Who Like Men,” is a playful yet poignant anthem that pushes boundaries with humor and boldness, echoing her status as one of alt pop’s most compelling voices. She describes her penchant for taking romantic interest in gay men on numerous occasions. "I like men who like men / Here we go again, " she sings. The infectious track features colorful beats, an anthemic electric guitar riff and Gina's signature passionate vocals.
From there, tracks like “Fuck Me Then Leave Me” shimmer with reckless abandon, built for late-night singalongs, while “Only Bad Men Make Me Feel This Way” strips things back to highlight Gina’s lyrical clarity and singer-songwriter roots.
Album highlights include the pop rock and synth soaked "Dirty Habits". The cathartic single produced by Grammy-winning talents Justin Miller (Jazmine Sullivan, Zach Bryan) and Tim Sonnefeld (Usher), is a radio-friendly banger with a stadium sized chorus. Gina’s vocals rise and crackle with ache, delivering lines that feel both intimate and cinematic. It’s a song of restless yearning, but also of self-awareness. She sings "Woke up in a sweat / Dreams are dripping wet / Haven’ met him yet / But I plan on it." While with "I Need To Cry", Gina embraces queer joy and chosen family, adding lightness to the fire. The track shines with a pulsating beat that recalls the euphoria of a late-night dance floor, while Gina’s vocals pull every ounce of vulnerability into the light.
Across the record, her powerhouse vocals, honed everywhere from childhood flashlight dance parties to Gwen Stefani’s mentorship on The Voice, carry an emotional grit reminiscent of Stevie Nicks but refracted through a distinctly modern lens. What makes burn me into something better stand out, though, is its refusal to sanitize. These songs aren’t neatly packaged pop; they’re jagged, raw, and proudly messy, mirroring the real-life transformations that shaped them. It’s a record that validates every stumble as part of the climb, every scar as part of the story.
With this album, Gina Zo cements herself as one of the most vital new voices in alternative pop: rebellious yet deeply personal, unfiltered yet uplifting. Burn Me Into Something Better isn’t just a title, it’s a survival strategy, a battle cry, and an invitation to embrace every part of your becoming.
Connect with Gina Zo: INSTAGRAM
