Gina Birch

Gina Birch is a pioneering British musician and visual artist best known as a founding member of the influential post-punk band The Raincoats. Formed in the late 1970s, The Raincoats were part of the first wave of feminist punk in the UK, earning a cult following for their experimental sound and DIY ethos. Birch's distinctive bass playing and raw, emotive style helped shape the band's innovative sound, which has inspired generations of musicians, including Kurt Cobain.

In recent years, Gina Birch has returned to music as a solo artist, releasing her debut solo album I Play My Bass Loud in 2023. Her newer work blends punk energy with a bold feminist voice, evident in tracks like "Feminist Song" and "Causing Trouble Again." Alongside her music, Birch is also an accomplished filmmaker and visual artist, continuing to create work that's as political, playful, and uncompromising as ever.

Genres

Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

Post-punk

Experimental Rock

Noise Rock

Gothic Rock

Dance-punk

Art Punk

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New Order

Sonic Youth

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Latest Release

Trouble

Gina Birch

Album - 11 Tracks - Released July 11, 2025