Gin Wigmore
Gin Wigmore
Virginia Claire "Gin" Wigmore is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Featuring on the Smashproof single "Brother" in 2009, Wigmore went on to release her debut album Holy Smoke, in 2009, and her second, Gravel & Wine, in 2011. Her third album, Blood to Bone, was released on June 26, 2015. She is known for her high and raspy voice...
NationalityNew Zealander
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth6 June 1986
CityAuckland, New Zealand
You can't go round looking like a rag.
Being a black sheep is a way I would describe myself.
life
I think I was probably a cowboy in a past life.
performance
It's easy listening to a record, but a live performance is so personal and real.
dad music properly quite reason song stop word
My dad dying was actually a reason for me to stop music properly for about a year, because he was a big supporter. All I wanted to do was write a song about him and, you know, when something's too fresh, you can't quite word it.
great lots met people playing since taught
I've lived a lot since I was 16, so I've got more things to write about. I've started playing around the world and met some great people along the way who've taught me lots of things.
music trying
I want a long career in music, so you've gotta keep trying things out; it's gotta get progressively better.
energy love privileged
I love the energy in the U.S., you know. Everyone is really psyched. You feel really privileged to be there.
I'm getting all domesticated. I feel like Susie the homemaker.
best focusing people states stuff
I'm just going to tour; that's the best way for people to get to know me. Focusing on the international stuff and breaking in to the States and U.K.
david denver discovered huge john listened musicals simon
I listened to John Denver and Simon & Garfunkel. Edith Piaf was a huge favourite. Then I discovered musicals - I loved 'Les Miserables' - and, at about 14, I started listening to David Gray.
beauty best musician
The beauty of being a musician is writing songs. That's the best part. It's therapeutic and honest and private.
I've got some real diehards down in New Zealand; I look after them and make sure they always get tickets.
far gets hear music until
I want to let everyone hear my music and enjoy it, but just as long as it's fun. I'll go as far as until it gets too much like a day job.