Alice Longyu Gao

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Alice Longyu Gao
Gao looking down while playing a harp at an indoor live music setting; she is bathed with indigo light
Gao performing at Knockdown Center in New York City, New York, 2024
Background information
Born (1987-12-08) December 8, 1987 (age 36)
Bengbu, China
OriginNew York City, U.S.
GenresHyperpop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, DJ
Instruments
Years active2018–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitealg.world

Alice Longyu Gao (born December 8, 1987) is a Chinese singer, songwriter, DJ, and performance artist currently based in New York City and Los Angeles.[1][2] Her[3][a] music has been noted for its "bold hyperpop" production.[5] Her music has been featured on BBC Radio as "Tune of The Week", and "Women of Choice" by Lady Gaga on Apple Music.[6]

History[edit]

Gao was born and raised in Bengbu, China.[1] She moved to the United States at the age of 17 to attend Boston University for a B.S. in philosophy and completed Harvard University's Summer Program in Kyoto, Japan for Asian Religious Studies.[7][8]

Gao started her art career by DJing events and soundtracking runway shows for Juicy Couture, Hennessy, M.A.C Cosmetics, MoMA, Parrish Art Museum, 1 OAK Tokyo, Nike, etc.[7][9] As an editorial fashion producer and director, she produced and directed videos and shoots for publications such as V and Paper Magazine.[10][7] She has also done experiential art installation in collaboration with MOXY Time Square/Marriott International during NYFW.[11]

Gao began releasing music independently in 2018 with early singles such as "Karma Is A Witch" and "Magnificroissant".[12][13][2]

In 2019, as the second artist after 100 gecs to release music on Dylan Brady's label Dog Show Records, Gao released the first set of many singles in collaboration with Brady, "Rich Bitch Juice" and "Dumb Bitch Juice"[14] "Rich Bitch Juice" received critical acclaim from musical journalists and was on Lady Gaga's  "Women of Choice" Apple Music playlist celebrating International Women's Day.[15][6] Following the initial hype of the single Gao and Brady released a follow-up remix compilation featuring Laura Les, Count Baldor, Blu Detiger and HANA.[16] Since then Gao has released several solo singles as well as collaborative singles with Mura Masa, Bülow and Alice Glass.[17][18]

Gao released her debut EP in 2021 titled High Dragon and Universe.[19] This was followed by Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire in 2023, the second in her trilogy.[20][21]

Activism[edit]

Identifying as a pansexual queer person, Gao has participated in multiple campaigns and charity events for the LGBTQ+ community.[22] Alice was featured in W Hotels worldwide "Queer me out" campaign and the official NYC Pride campaign in 2017 and 2018.[22][7] Both OUT and Posture Magazine featured Alice's strong artistic voice for the community.[7] Gao has also deejayed for the It Gets Better Project featuring Hayley Kiyoko, Miz Cracker from Rupaul's Drag Race, as well as Patrick Starr's cosmetic collaboration launch event with M.A.C Cosmetics.[7]

Discography[edit]

Extended plays[edit]

Title Details
High Dragon and Universe[23][24]
Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire
  • Released: March 9, 2023
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles[edit]

Title Year Album
"I Want My Hoe Time Back" 2018 Non-album singles
"Magnificroissant"
"Chew!"
"Karma Is a Witch" 2019
"Scam"
"Dumb Bitch Juice"
"Rich Bitch Juice"
"Yung Piece of Shit Shut Up" 2020
"U Think U Can Fuck with Me Don't Ya"
"Quarantine Rly Sucks"
"I <3 Harajuku"
(featuring Fraxiom)
"She Abunai"
(featuring Mura Masa and Bülow) 		2021
"Crying at CVS"
(with Kilder)
"Legend"
(featuring Alice Glass)
"Underrated Popstar" High Dragon and Universe
"Kanpai"
"100 Boyfriends"
"To My White Boy Princess......" 2022 Non-album single
"Believe the Hype"
(with Oli Sykes) 		Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire
"Make U 3 Me"
"Monk"
"Hello Kitty" 2023
"Come 2 Brazil"

Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^ Gao uses xe/xem/xyr neopronouns in addition to she/her and they/them. This article uses she/her pronouns for consistency.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Maicki, Salvatore. "The ferocious come-up of Alice Longyu Gao". The Fader. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Irvin, Jack. "No One Else Sounds Like Alice Longyu Gao, Period". MTV. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "Alice Longyu Gao shares otherwordly video for 'Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn and Retire'". DIY. April 13, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "Alice Longyu Gao (@alicealice916)". Instagram. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Yu, Eda (August 26, 2021). "9 major new talents bringing bilingual music to the masses". i-D. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Listen to Lady Gaga's new curated all-female playlist 'Women of Choice', ft Rosalia, Charli XCX, St Vincent, Rina Sawayama and more". NME. March 7, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Alice Longyu Gao". LPR. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  8. ^ Radsken, Jill (February 19, 2015). "Alice Gao on her Harajuku-meets-fairies look". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  9. ^ Mode, Edna (December 6, 2019). "Artist to Watch: Alice Longyu Gao". We Own The Nite NYC. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  10. ^ "V Magazine Presents: Jackson Yee". V Magazine. April 22, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  11. ^ "A Look Inside Alice Longyu Gao's Pink & Furry NYFW Harajuku Beauty Bar". A Hotel Life. February 9, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  12. ^ "Alice Longyu Gao Is Feeling 'Magnificroissant'". Paper. October 12, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  13. ^ Fulton, Nick (June 21, 2019). "alice longyu gao is a badass sailor moon princess". i-D. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  14. ^ ."Drink Up! Alice Longyu Gao Is Swimming in 'Rich Bitch Juice'". Paper. December 5, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  15. ^ "Alice Longyu Gao's "Rich Bitch Juice" is an Absolute Banger". V Magazine. December 6, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "Alice Longyu Gao Gives Us a Refill of 'Rich Bitch Juice'". Paper. April 16, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  17. ^ "Alice Glass and Alice Longyu Gao are Irreplaceable on New Song "Legend"". Flood. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  18. ^ "Alice Longyu Gao, Mura Masa and Bülow link up on "She Abunai"". The Fader. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  19. ^ Wilson, Mo. "Alice Longyu Gao: High Dragon and Universe". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  20. ^ "Alice Longyu Gao releases second debut EP Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn and Retire". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  21. ^ Gao announcing the EP, and planned 3rd instalment in the trilogy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpk2MUqp4De/
  22. ^ a b Williams, Nick (June 21, 2019). "Alice Longyu Gao Reveals Sailor Moon-Inspired 'Karma Is a Witch' Video & Exclusive Summer of Pride Mix". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  23. ^ "Alice Longyu Gao announces debut EP with Dylan Brady-produced single "100 Boyfriends"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  24. ^ "Everybody's Talking 'Bout Alice Longyu Gao". Paper. August 18, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2022.


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