Gao the Arsonist - BLEED (Single)

"BLEED" is a scathing commentary on how capitalism has conditioned us to base human value on productivity. Gao’s manic, skittering production is laced with irony-clad lyrics, verses proudly declaring that fulfillment is found through self-destructive amounts of work. Gao also challenges the sentiment that the suffering you endure indicates how much happiness you deserve.

"Gao the Arsonist" is a UK-based Alternative Hip Hop artist and producer who utilises a meshed variety of sounds and styles to convey his messages of vulnerability. Being born in the UK and moving to Beijing at a young age, Gao’s disconnect from culture and convention spilled over into his music, manifesting in art not restricted by genre nor geography.

‘告’ (Gao) being Mandarin for ‘to tell’ highlights his artistic philosophy based on freedom of expression. The ‘Arsonist’ portion of Gao’s pseudonym represents ‘burning down’ all forms of expectations and limitations that may limit said freedom of expression.