Though self-described gym himbro Ori Zhou might have walked into the interview room with an expression a mix between the pikachu and Michael Scott mullet memes, thereâs nothing empty-headed or meat-headed about the lead singer of Gains. Forgetful? Apparently. Artless? Sure. But thatâs the kind of thing one expects from somene who spends a lot of focusing on the creative process of his art.Â
You might be scoffing over my calling what some have summarized as a âloserâs anthemâ - something that brings a smile of pride to Oriâs face, by the by - and âno better than a pep-rock gym playlistâ as art. However, I aim to convince you by the end of this interview. There is good reason none other than Gigi Reign and her equally talented wife have voiced their ardent support for this contender of the @infamous-if BOTB -- and itâs not just because of his dreamy brown eyes. Itâs there in the way he translates his fiddly, puppy dog vibes into engergy-boosting bops. Itâs there in the unpretentious optimism hidden beneath lyrics of self-depreciation and recklessness. Itâs there in the way the worlds been needing just a lil bit of Sunshine Summertime ....Â
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