Gabrielle Current

Meet Gabrielle Current, the twenty-two year old singer that is littered with metaphors and poetic structure. Soulful, ethereal, and unrestricted by genre, Gabrielle Current is quickly carving out her own musical path. ‍Get to know her through our Q/A below.

Have you always been interested in music? What led you to take that first step into seeking a musical career?

Ever since I was young, I knew that music would be a very important part of my life. I was heavily inspired by the live performances of JLO and Selena, and would stand on our family coffee table mimicking their every move. I loved the energy of live performance and wanted to inspire people that way when I grew up. I had an unwavering desire to sing and perform all the time so when I finished all my schooling I decided to pursue a career in music.

What do you love most about making music?

I love the release that comes with writing from personal experience. I feel so much freedom and healing when I’m writing or singing about something that I can relate to. Singing is such a special way to connect with people. What could be more personal than an expression of the voice? I love the fact that I get to share a vulnerability with people through story.

What challenges have you faced in launching your career?

Being a solo artist, I think it can be challenging to build a network of creatives and musicians. It’s something that takes time, but I love building relationships with people I work with so it doesn’t feel much like work. I also think it can be difficult to make timeless music as a young person. I’m always asking myself, will I like or be proud of this in 10 years? My interests and tastes continuously change, but despite that I do my best to create bodies of work that will hopefully still inspire me as I get older.

For any women out there who are looking to break into music —what's your advice on where they should begin?

I began by posting covers on YouTube and Soundcloud. It wasn’t until I started writing music of my own that I felt more comfortable collaborating with various producers and co-writers. I think the biggest advice I would give to other women or to my younger self is to keep an open mind and truly trust the process. You’re not going to make something you love every single time and that’s okay. You’ll know when you’ve made something really special if you keep at it. It’s also difficult to not compare yourself to others, but as long as you love what you’re making and you’re proud of it, that’s all that matters.

What would you like to see change for the next generation of female musicians?

I feel really proud of be an Asian-American woman in this industry. I feel like I can share anything with my voice, and that hasn’t always been the case for women. There are so many women in music who are killing it right now, and that’s been really amazing to see. However, I would love to see more recognition for female producers and engineers. There are so many talented women who can do it all and I’d love for them to receive the respect they deserve.