The songwriting project of Brooklyn-based, Philly-raised Gabi Gamberg, Daffo‘s debut album Where The Earth Bends was a definite highlight of 2025 for me, and it’s still pretty much on repeat since its release in September. Interweaving a scuzzy indie-pop musicality with a searing raw emotion and glistening heartfelt grace, it’s a deeply personal and beautifully resonant collection that showcases Gamberg’s unique gift for writing songs that really do feel like they reach out and gently caress how you’re feeling.
Since the album’s release, Gamberg has been relentlessly touring both Europe and the US, and only now just seems to be winding down. We were lucky enough to catch up with them to talk about the album, the DIY music community, Capitalism, pillow cases and more. Have a read, make sure you check out the exquisite sounds of of Where The Earth Bends (if – for some reason – you’ve missed it / been under a rock for the last six months), and also watch / listen to their poignant cover of Arthur Russell’s ‘I Couldn’t Say It To Your Face‘ which they shared earlier this month.
Hi Gabi! Welcome to Get In Her Ears! How are you doing today?
Good! I’m glad to have have a day off of tour finally – I got to sleep my usual 12 hours, lol.
Are you able to tell us a bit about what initially inspired you to start creating music?
I guess it was always in me. Maybe always around me. So, I was always drawn to it. Plus my parents said I had to take music lessons when I was like 6!
I love the raw stirring emotion and scuzzy musicality of your songs, but who would you consider to be your main musical influences?
Probably Elliott Smith is the big one. I also feel like Frankie Cosmos and Alex G were big ones for me.
Your debut album Where The Earth Bends came out last year – it really is a beautiful collection from start to finish (and was one of our ‘Albums Of 2025’), big congratulations! It’s said to deal with emotions ranging from rage and shame, to self-acceptance and resolve – are you able to tell us a bit more about this and how your experiences inspired your writing?
Well, my writing has always been an outlet for me, so when I experience big emotions I usually feel like writing about them in order to process them fully. And that ultimately led to the songs on my record.
And – tricky question (sorry!) – do you have a favourite track on the album? (I think mine might be ‘Carrot Fingers’, though I love them all)
‘Carrot Fingers’ is definitely one of my favourites as well. But I think, right now, my favourite is still ‘Sideways’ – I just love the way it turned out and the song means a lot to me.
How would you say the process of recording the album has differed from your previous releases?
I think I took more time making the songs – I was more intentional with everything.
From a young age, it seems like you’ve been really involved in the DIY music community where you’ve lived, which is something close to our hearts at Get In Her Ears. Why do you think these close knit communities are so important for artists? And how has being a part of one helped you personally?
It really allows you the space to explore and grow as an artist. The art world can be a very competitive place, and the DIY scene really is very welcoming to everyone, so you have the space to mess up and learn.
We were lucky enough to catch you live at The Great Escape in Brighton earlier this year – such a great show! How was this experience for you? And how was your recent trip to the UK last month?
Festivals can be hard! You don’t have a sound check and it all goes by very quick. But you get to play to a diverse fan base, which is a great opportunity and ultimately very fun. The UK was great! I had good beer for the first time in my life.
And, when you’re out on tour, or playing gigs, are there any particular essentials that you like to have with you to keep you going?
I always need to have my own pillow case to keep me safe from all the detergent I’m allergic to, lol. Other than that, as long as I have some sort of simple snack like corn chips or carrots I’m good.
Has there been a specific show you’ve played over the years that stands out as a particular highlight?
I think the release show I did at someone’s apartment was the best. It was packed out and the first time I’ve had people sing my lyrics with me.
As we’re an organisation with a focus on supporting new and marginalised artists, I just wondered how you feel the industry is for them at the moment? And do you feel much has changed over the years in its treatment of female and queer artists?
Well, Capitalism is rooted in racism and sexism. We live in a Capitalist society, so you tell me. Can we really have a capitalist music industry where we are all treated with the same respect…? Most artists don’t even earn a fraction of what we are owed. I don’t know, this is a very hard question, I could write a whole essay (but I won’t because i hate writing essays!).
And are there any other bands or artists that you’d recommend we check out at the moment?
I’ve been loving earth 2 tiffany recently. I also love Superfan and Shmoo.
Huge thanks to Gabi for answering our questions! We can’t wait to hear more from them soon, and for now you can listen to Where The Earth Bends on repeat (like I do), and watch the new video for their poignant cover of Arthur Russell’s ‘I Couldn’t Say It To Your Face‘.
Photo Credit: Sam Penn
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