The modern era’s disco queen Gavin Turek has released her sonically nostalgic, undeniably danceable sophomore album Diva of the People, available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide.
The highly-anticipated follow up to 2021’s funk inspired, MADAME GOLD, bursts at the seams with disco-tinged bangers and shout-from-the-rooftops anthems. With this record, Gavin found herself drawn to making the kind of music she would DJ—soulful dance music inspired by the likes of Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Roisin Murphy, and Robyn— combined with the ridiculousness of her dating life, Diva of the People offers a optimistic yet grounded dance album.
With its title taken from a nickname bestowed on Gavin by a friend, Diva of the People wholly reflects the force-of-nature personality and intense sensitivity of an artist who identifies as “sonically nostalgic but emotionally available.” Throughout the album, Gavin brings the pure simplicity of timeless pop and groove-driven sound of disco to songs examining everything from the madness of technology addiction to the frustrations of dating in a culture bent on perfectibility. The result: an emotionally raw but wildly radiant body of work that leans into disco’s legacy as a conduit for empowerment, ultimately delivering all the joyful catharsis we need right now.
Diva of the People brings the pure simplicity of timeless pop and groove-driven sound of disco to songs illuminating the less glamorous aspects of modern life. Gavin Turek notes that the making of Diva of the People brought a whole new clarity to her purpose as an artist. “I’ve realized that sharing my music and being onstage makes me feel empowered in a way that I don’t feel in everyday life,” she reveals. “I think a lot of people don’t always feel seen or acknowledged, and I hope that seeing me connect to that empowered version of myself makes everyone feel like they can do the same.”
To support the release, Gavin will embark on the Diva of the People! headline tour, with stops in LA, NYC, San Francisco, and others. Tickets can be purchased here.
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