What do KISS, zombie punk, and Loretta Lynn have in common?
Gina Barcal.
After years in Chicago’s rock and punk scene—fronting zombie-surf band Venom Lords and stepping into Paul Stanley’s boots in the all-female KISS tribute Slutter—Gina has stepped forward as a songwriter in her own right. Her debut solo EP, Midwest ’til the End, blends the grit of her past with the storytelling tradition of the country and Americana music she grew up on.
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Recorded in Nashville, the songs are rooted in real life. Family, love, loss, and the Midwest itself. From the rollicking Long Tall Lover to the tender Girl From the River Town and the nostalgic Smoky Mountain High, Gina’s music reflects both where she’s been and where she’s going.
Now based in the Indiana Dunes with her husband, dogs, and vintage ’61 Ford Ranchero, Gina sums up her sound as “caught between the Midwest’s rural edges and the dive bars of the city.” Honest, heartfelt, and unapologetically her own.
Midwest ‘til the End is out now!
Gina Barcal is stepping into her own spotlight with the announcement of her debut solo EP, Midwest ‘til the End, out November 7. The self-released, 6-song collection captures Barcal’s unique blend of Americana grit, country soul, and alt-pop storytelling—and marks the arrival of a bold new voice in roots music.
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