With fierce energy and flirtatious charm, pop-rock songstress Zoe Ko has quickly become a musical force to reckoned with. Last November, she released her EP Baby Teeth, which featured a succession of acclaimed singles like “Rib Cage,” “Petri Dish” and “Pink Noise.”

Zoe is the kind of authentic, cheeky rockstar that today’s youngsters crave. Infusing every track with infectious energy, she pulls in new listeners like a magnet, turning them into devoted fans ready to hit the dance floor.

At 23 years old, Zoe is just getting started. The energetic performer has just released her newest single, “DIRT,” a gritty dance track that doubles as an ode to New York City, with accompanying music video.

“I’m from NYC baby,” says Zoe, enthusiastically.

“I was raised there. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be the crazy, bad-ass bitch that I am. It’s the often looked down upon elements of NYC – the grit, the grime, the garbage, the hustle and bustle, the roaches, rats, and pigeons – that shaped me into an adaptable and adventurous person. When I moved to L.A., I missed all the grit and all the dirt back in NYC. I missed its rawness. There’s a fake showiness in L.A. that I just wasn’t used to. So, a few weeks into living here, I walked into the studio and started ranting about how much I miss NYC and its dirt. I loved the word ‘dirt’ so much that I turned it into a song – the kind of song that I might hear in one of my favorite New York clubs.”

“I’ve learned to love L.A., in case you’re wondering,” she adds. “When I wrote ‘Dirt,’ I was homesick. And I was being a bit dramatic.”

The official music video for “DIRT” was directed by Brea Lynn. The “DIRT” music video is an electrifying journey into the heart of New York City’s nightlife, capturing the essence of a wild night out in one of the city’s iconic clubs and Zoe’s favorite. With a gritty warehouse setting, booming speakers, and a touch of the unexpected—a Halloween rat head cameo—the video pulsates with the energy of a carefree evening with friends.

About the video, Zoe says, “I have my girls with me, there’s a dirty grungy warehouse with huge speakers and a gross bathroom, what else do you need for a fun night out?! I wanted to have lots of dancing in this video because to me, going out is dancing out all your stress from that week. This music video was my favorite to make in my career so far! Everyone’s vibe was amazing on set and in a way it did actually feel like throwing a party!”

“DIRT,” written with and produced by Jonny Shorr (UPSAHL, Catie Turner, GAYLE) will mark Zoe’s first release with Big Loud Rock, the alt-rock imprint of Big Loud Records. In partnership with Double Down 11.

Big Loud Records is a dynamic music conglomerate that took shape in 2015. Under the leadership of CEO Seth England, a four-time Billboard Indie Power Player, the label has achieved monumental success with over 34 billion global on-demand streams, 18 No. 1 U.S.airplay, 26 No. 1 Canadian airplay hits, and more than 70 RIAA certified titles.

Steered by seasoned music executive Greg Thompson, Big Loud Rock is known for its innovative artist-development strategy, Big Loud Rock‘s diverse roster includes genre standouts Blame My Youth, Letdown., HARDY, Jagwar Twin, Yam Haus, BIZZY, and mercury.

Double Down 11 is a Los Angeles, CA based company focused on various sectors of the music business. The company was founded in 2021 by Evan Lipschutz, an A&R veteran with over 20 years’ experience signing artists and making global hit records. Double Down 11 manages a boutique roster of multi-platinum songwriters, producers, and mixers such as Tyler Spry, Jonny Shorr, KillDave, Jon ‘JFK’ Kaplan, Josh Varnadore and Rob Auerbach. The company also publishes artist and writer KiNG MALA and writer/producer Courtney Ballard ***Always Double Down on 11.