On this EQ Music interview with Stefan Gold, the Italian-born, London-based pop performer, songwriter, and DJ talks about creating empowering anthems that commemorate the queer group and encourage confidence each on and off the dance flooring. He opens up about his vibrant single “SLAY!” — a satisfaction anthem radiating positivity and resilience — and offers us a sneak peek into his upcoming launch “Black Jesus,” set to drop simply earlier than Halloween. With a aptitude for theatrical pop and influences from icons like Madonna, Britney, and Prince, Stefan Gold brings unapologetic power and coronary heart to all the pieces he does.
Inform us a little bit bit about your self. The place are you from? The place are you residing? What sort of music do you make?
I’m Stefan Gold and I’m a performer, songwriter and DJ born in Italy however based mostly in London. My music is especially made to rejoice the queer group and my want is to ship Pop Anthems with catchy beats and empowering lyrics… I wanna make the listeners really feel assured, seen, and unstoppable on and off the dance flooring!
We’re very excited to be that includes you on our New Music Showcase on twenty fourth October on the Camden Membership in London, inform us a little bit bit about what you will deliver to us on the stage.
I shall be performing a few of my authentic music, my newest launch “SLAY!” made as an Anthem for Delight in London and I’ll be supplying you with a particular “GIFT” from the underside of my coronary heart, in actual fact I’ll be premiering just for you, my new track “Black Jesus” popping out simply earlier than Halloween, one in every of my favorite festivities!
We love “SLAY!” – inform us a little bit bit extra about this track/challenge.
SLAY! was born to rejoice and assist the LGBTQ+ group as I’m clearly a part of it and felt like I had to make use of my artistry to point out assist, particularly after what’s been occurring currently on this planet…it looks like we’re going backwards and being homosexual, bi, trans or whoever you might be isn’t secure anymore! My coronary heart goes particularly to the trans group as they’re essentially the most focused group when it comes to discrimination, hate and violence. A few of the lyrics in my track are “you’re a primary – be proud such as you’re a superb queen – don’t hand over, you’re gentle shall be seen”. I actually hope this track will encourage individuals to be themselves and stand tall, with no worry.
When it come to music influences, who’re your best heroes within the pop music area each legacy and new?
There’s so many nice artists who influenced me and my music… I’m positively a 90’s child however I’ve additionally at all times cherished the magic of the 80’s…the beat, choreographies, reveals…I’m gonna must say Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Prince, and the one and solely Britney Spears made me fall in love with pop music and performing…I realised I needed to be a performer after watching her MTV EMA’s 1999 dwell efficiency! It was a mashup of a jazzy model of “Child One Extra Time” and “Loopy”. I cried! I wished to be that! However I MUST point out Madonna, as the explanation why I’m the artist you see in the present day. My love and admiration for this lady is limitless and to today she’s positively the one who impressed me essentially the most! Some new artists that caught my consideration are certainly Chappell Roan, Doechii, Raye and Sabrina Carpenter!
What was the final live performance or gig you went to?
Madonna’s Celebration Tour – a best hits tour…couldn’t miss it! I went twice and nonetheless paying my good friend again for the tickets, LOL! nevertheless it was so price it…and I lastly realised my dream of seeing Madonna tremendous shut. I might nearly contact her and I might spend all my cash for that many times! Superb present!
Any parting phrases for our EQ Music Weblog readers?
As I discussed in one in every of my songs… EQ Music, “YOU SLAY!”
Don’t miss out on discovering Stefan Gold — a daring and dynamic voice in pop whose music uplifts, empowers, and celebrates authenticity. His infectious beats, fearless lyrics, and electrical stage presence make him a must-watch artist for the brand new period of queer pop.
Observe him on social media at @stefangoldmusic to maintain up together with his newest releases and performances.
