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Gia Ford
Birth nameMolly Emma Elizabeth McCormick
Born (1996-11-28) 28 November 1996 (age 28)
Sheffield, England
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
Websitegiaford.co.uk

Molly Emma Elizabeth McCormick (born 28 November 1996), known professionally as Gia Ford, is an English singer-songwriter. She began her career under Dirty Hit with the mixtapes/EPs Poster Boy (2019) and Murder in the Dark (2020). After signing to Chrysalis Records, she released her debut album Transparent Things (2024).

Early life

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Molly Emma Elizabeth McCormick was born in Sheffield. Her parents' divorced when she was a baby, thus she grew up between there and Wilmslow, Cheshire.[1]

Career

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Ford signed with Dirty Hit in 2019,[2] through which she released her debut seven-track mixtape Poster Boy that October, produced by Fred Macpherson of Spector, preceded by the singles "Turbo Dreams" and "God, Cameras, Everyone".[3] This was followed by the nine-track Murder in the Dark in spring 2020, which she reunited with Macpherson to produce.[4][5] The singles "Sleeping In Your Garden"[6] and "This Town" were released in August and November respectively. She wrote the latter with Låpsley and Steph Marziano;[7] it was a BBC Music Introducing selection in December.

In the interm, Ford collaborated with Chili Palmer on the track "Cocktail Nights" and released the single "A Car Crash for Two" in 2022.[8] Ford made her festival debut at the 2022 Tramlines Festival.[9] Ford exited her contract with Dirty Hit, later alleging mistreatment of her girlfriend,[10] and signed with Chrysalis Records in 2023,[11][12] sharing the singles "Alligator" and "Falling in Love Again" under the new label.[13] She supported Marika Hackman on the UK and EU legs of her tour in spring 2024[14] and performed at Latitude Festival[15][16] and the Green Man Festival. She also booked The Great Escape Festival and joined other artists in calling on the festival to drop Barclays as a sponsor.[17]

Ford released her debut studio album Transparent Things in September 2024,[18][19] which was accompanies by the singles "Poolside",[20] "Loveshot",[21] "Paint Me Like a Woman" and "Try Changing" throughout the year. A further standalone single "Earth Return" followed in November, as well as headline tour dates[22] and a Live at Leeds gig.[23]

In 2025, Elton John named Ford an up-and-coming artist.[24]

Artistry

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The "atmospheric" nature of the music Ford's mother's would play left an impression on her, including Massive Attack, Portishead, Björk and Kate Bush. Ford also recalls listening to Tallest Man on Earth, Ben Howard, The Rolling Stones and Dusty Springfield in her youth.[25] Her 2019 mixtape Poster Boy drew upon Lewis Taylor.[26] In a 2020 interview with The Face, Ford named David Bowie and Grace Jones as influences.[27] Later in the year, she mentioned "pulling from" Fleetwood Mac, Lana Del Rey and Robbie Williams. She also praised contemporaries 404 Guild and Albert Gold.[28]

Regarding her debut album Transparent Things (2024), she named PJ Harvey, Nick Cave and Jefferson Airplane as influences.[29] Other artists Ford has mentioned include Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra, calling him a "genius", as well as Pink Floyd and Roxy Music. Ford has described being shaped by queer subcultures and drag in particular.[30] Lyrically, Ford combines personal, third-party, fictional and imaginative storytelling, including taking inspiration from old photographs, films and literature. She also cited an admiration for "poetic" musicianship and Jacob Alon in particular.[31] Her debut album tells stories of characters including "outcasts" and "ghosts".[18]

Ford's earlier releases consisted of "'80s-influenced synth pop", funk and lo-fi.[27][32] She then veered towards dark pop on her next releases. In January 2025, she expressed a desire to have a less electronic sound going forward and incorporate more live performance elements.[10]

Personal life

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Ford is a lesbian. She has been in a relationship with photographer Melanie Lehmann (also known as Melony Lemon) since 2018.[33]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Transparent Things (2024)

EPs, LPs and mixtapes

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  • Poster Boy (2019)
  • Murder in the Dark (2020)
  • Waiting for the Wind to Change (2024) (vinyl exclusive)

Singles

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  • "Turbo Dreams" (2019)
  • "God, Cameras, Everyone" (2019)
  • "Sleeping in Your Garden" (2020)
  • "This Town" (2020)
  • "A Car Crash for Two" (2022)
  • "Alligator" (2023)
  • "Falling in Love Again" (2023)
  • "Poolside" (2024)
  • "Loveshot" (2024)
  • "Paint Me Like a Woman" (2024)
  • "Try Changing" (2024)
  • "Earth Return" (2024)

Collaborations

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  • "Cocktail Nights" (2021), with Chili Palmer

References

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  1. ^ Schoon, Kathryn (21 October 2024). "Gia Ford: "I still consider myself very much at the beginning of something"". Exposed. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  2. ^ Bridgewater, Paul (August 2019). "New Dirty Hit-signing Gia Ford launches with the laid-back queer-pop groove "Turbo Dreams"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  3. ^ Murray, Robin (9 September 2019). "Listen: Gia Ford – 'God, Cameras, Everyone'". Clash. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. ^ Dunn, Frankie (1 May 2020). "Gia Ford's Murder In The Dark EP is a camp sexy horror show". i-D. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Gia Ford has released her new nine-track EP, 'Murder In The Dark'". Dork. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  6. ^ Hakiman, Rob (7 August 2020). "Gia Ford shares the surreal "Sleeping in Your Garden"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Gia Ford unveils new track 'This Town'". DIY Magazine. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  8. ^ Rogers, Kieran (19 August 2022). "'A Car Crash For Two' is a captivating ode to toxic love from Gia Ford". Clout. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  9. ^ Gregory, Celia (3 August 2022). "Tramlines Festival Recap: Brit Rock & Pop Gems". WNXP 91. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  10. ^ a b Skala, Jemima (24 January 2025). "When 2 Become 1: Gia Ford and Melanie Lehmann In Conversation". Polyester. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  11. ^ Broughton-Glerup, Jacob (13 February 2023). "In conversation with Gia Ford". The Mancunion. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  12. ^ Tyler Damara Kelly (31 August 2023). "Gia Ford signs to Chrysalis Records and shares new single, "Alligator"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  13. ^ Major, Michael (25 October 2023). "Alternative Pop Visionary GIA FORD Releases New Single 'Falling In Love Again'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  14. ^ Broughton-Glerup, Jacob (30 March 2024). "Chrysalis Records live in Manchester: Marika Hackman and Gia Ford take Gorilla". The Mancunion. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Latitude has confirmed a new batch of names for this summer's festival, including Pillow Queens, DEADLETTER, Gia Ford and more". Dork. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  16. ^ "Damian Lewis; Elf Lyons; Gareth Malone; Rachel Ramsay; Gia Ford; Esme Emerson; Clive Anderson; Emma Freud". Loose Ends. BBC Radio 4. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  17. ^ Kelly (10 April 2024). "Artists and labels boycott The Great Escape over Barclays partnership". Scene Music Media. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  18. ^ a b Molloy, Laura (19 June 2024). "Gia Ford announces debut album 'Transparent Things' with powerful single 'Paint Me Like A Woman'". NME. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  19. ^ Solomon-Brady, Harvey (13 September 2024). "Gia Ford drops Transparent Things, adds in-store acoustic shows and UK tour dates". WhyNow. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  20. ^ Forrest, Jo (24 January 2024). "Gia Ford releases new track 'Poolside'". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  21. ^ Murray, Robin (15 April 2024). "Gia Ford Shares Energetic Single 'Loveshot'". Clash. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  22. ^ "Gia Ford has shared new single 'Earth Return' ahead of her November headline tour". Dork. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  23. ^ Gaunt, Liam (19 November 2024). "Live at Leeds in The City on 16 November: Gia Ford and Van Houten". Leeds Living. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  24. ^ Reilly, Nick (25 March 2025). "Elton John reveals the new artists he's currently excited about". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  25. ^ Solomon-Brady, Harvey (3 September 2024). "'I've always been drawn to the morbid and depressing, even though I'm not like that in real life' - Gia Ford interviewed". WhyNow. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  26. ^ Padin, Malvika (25 October 2019). "On the Rise: Gia Ford". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  27. ^ a b Reed, Davy (16 November 2020). "Watch Gia Ford perform her dark pop song Sleeping in Your Garden". The Face. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  28. ^ West, Tori (1 December 2020). "Get to know musician Gia Ford". Bricks. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  29. ^ "Unearthing Transparency: Gia Ford's Songwriting Evolution". Clash. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  30. ^ "Gia Ford". Fred Perry. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  31. ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (20 August 2024). "Gia Ford: Tellin' stories". Dork. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  32. ^ Evans, Georgia (30 April 2020). "Gia Ford – 'Murder In The Dark' EP Review – horror-infused alt-pop from bewitching Dirty Hit signee". NME. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  33. ^ Wilson, Sophie Lou (1 May 2020). "Gia Ford: Dirty Hit's digi-soul trailblazer". The Face. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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