Founding member of pioneering band The Raincoats, Gina Birch joins LaunchLeft to discuss the independence she has shown throughout her career, her love of the arts and the transformative impact creativity has had on her life. Gina’s new album, I Play My Bass Loud, dropped on February 24th on Third Man Records. Gina pays it forward by launching Tianna Esperanza and her fantastic debut record Terror. The granddaughter of The Slit's Palmolive, Tianna embodies a depth of talent and heart well beyond her years. Tune in to hear vibrant conversations and excitement from these two talented artists.  

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LaunchLeft Podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix is an intentional space for Art and Activism where famed creatives launch new artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of left-of-center artists, a curated ecosystem that includes a podcast, label and NFT gallery.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:47] Gina shares how she came to write her record and tells us about her inspiration to paint and make Super 8 films. 
• [08:42] Gina talks about her art and how it reflects a time of abuse in her teenage years. She also expresses her views about the current generation and how difficult it must be for them. 
• [17:00] Having humor in her work is very healing, and Gina shares an example of that in her song, Feminist Song.
• [19:53] Gina explains how she came to know Tianna. 
• [24.37] Tianna reflects on her creative passions and how she landed a music career. She also shared that it was not her famous grandmother that led her into music, but her love of writing and poetry. 
• [29:23] Tianna talks about her dreams and aspirations and her desire to write with a variety of artists.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Artistic individuals often can take several career paths because of their raw talent.
• Circumstances surrounding an artist frequently develop that passion and are expressed in their medium.
• You are never too old or too young to follow your artistic flair.

BIOS: 

GINA BIRCH

Gina Birch is a founder member and songwriter of pioneering post punk band The Raincoats. Over 4 albums, The Raincoats helped shape the timeless notion that punk is what you make it to be – an act of raw expression, not any one sound. They set a crucial precedent for feminist work within a DIY punk context. Gina has made videos and super 8 films, performance art, played with Red Crayola /Art and Language, and among many other achievements she has been raising two daughters with her husband Mike. Birch has been painting solidly for four years.

TIANNA ESPERANZA

Tianna Esperanza is a singer/songwriter who embodies a depth of talent and heart well beyond her years. Her music has been described as having hints of Sade, Public Enemy, and Gil Scott-Heron. Tianna is known for her personally inspired lyrics with roaring protest undertones, making for a powerful and unforgettable experience.

RESOURCE LINKS

Podcast - LaunchLeft

Tianna Esperanza - Website

Tianna Esperanza - Instagram

Gina Birch - Website

Gina Birch - Instagram

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