RISING STAR ZOE KO SHARES NEW SONG
“DROP THE MAN”

“LUCKY” + “KISS MY (AH)” OUT NOW

"Nothing about Ko is lightweight; she channels Iggy Pop energy over her thrifted, draped aesthetic, a rummaging sound that builds into closed-fisted grit.”—Ones to Watch | READ HERE

ECHO | LISTEN HERE

“Ko’s music has echoes of early 2000s female-fronted pop, while she adds notes of rock for a slightly darker, heavier sound.”—Off the Record Press | READ HERE

“Ko has returned with a high-energy, empowering anthem that channels her high school experiences into a final clap back.—The Luna Collective | READ HERE

January 10, 2025—Rising Los Angeles-based artist Zoe Ko shares further taste of new music with “drop the man”. Listen/share HERE and watch/share video HERE.

“‘drop the man’ came to be because of my two best friends who were on a streak of having terrible taste in men,” Ko shares. “It was basically a whole year of seeing another lame dude come in and out of their life and leave each time with a little piece of their heart. And I was not having it. The song is super simple in the fact that I love my best friends, and I know and they know what kind of partner they deserve.”

“drop the man” follows “lucky” and “Kiss My (Ah)”.

Raised primarily in New York City and now living in Los Angeles, Ko’s music highlights the female experience and explores themes of authenticity and empowerment. She draws inspiration from a combo of “New York alt-rock and clubby sound, with 2000’s pop girl energy,” citing influences such as Britney Spears, No Doubt, CSS, Gwen Stefani and more. “It was so playful and unapologetic in a way that other eras weren’t,” she explains.

“The second I put my makeup on and my crazy fur coat and my sunglasses, I feel like I can be anyone and anything I want,” Ko details, going on to say, “My favorite thing to do in life is to laugh and be crazy. I want my music to also embody that totally.”

Beneath the fur and makeup Zoe’s songs inadvertently explore themes of what it’s like to be a young woman today—to be out and partying, bumping up against unspoken expectations, to have your own agency overlooked even when you’re in full control.

Ko released her debut EP Baby Teeth last fall to widespread praise. Popdust praises that the EP, “consists of five tracks to give you the perfect sampling of who Zoe Ko is as an artist—honest, funny, and edgy,” while Earmilk details, “With each captivating production offering a unique glimpse into Zoe Ko's musical and personal evolution, the introspective yet vibrant EP offers us a sonic world steeped in healing and confidence as she beckons her audience to unleash their emotions, explore their innermost desires, and join her on this voyage of self-discovery.”

She followed up the EP with “EAT / DIRT” and “Touch Therapy,” which landed on a host of notable playlists as well as the cover of Spotify’s “Young & Free” and “SALT” playlists. Ko was also highlighted in Spotify’s “Fresh Finds Class of 2022” and Apple Music’s “New in Alternative,” amongst others.

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