With his six-track EP arriving November 5, Georgie Zaven opens up about creative growing pains, trusting his instincts, and bringing his most personal project yet to the stage.
Georgie Zaven has spent the last two years finding his way back to music. Now, he's ready to make some noise.
His new EP, gz, arrives November 5, bringing together six tracks that move between alternative pop, R&B, indie rock, and everything in between. It's unpredictable, deeply personal, and full of the kind of creative ambition that makes discovering a new artist so exciting.
Created alongside close collaborator Maz, the project represents years of experimentation, unfinished ideas, and a renewed sense of confidence. It's less about fitting into a particular sound and more about finally feeling comfortable in his own.
"For me, gz is an exclamation point. It's a statement that says, 'I make music, and I belong here,'" Georgie tells Everyday Jams.
And he's making sure the release gets a proper introduction. On November 5, Georgie will celebrate gz with a live show in Los Angeles, bringing together a lineup of artists and his first live-band performance.
Welcome to the World of gz
There's something fitting about Georgie naming his latest project after himself.
Originally intended to be self-titled, gz eventually became a more personal statement. After spending years exploring different creative outlets, Georgie realized that music was the one thing he couldn't leave behind.
Drawing inspiration from artists as varied as Yves Tumor, Turnstile, The Strokes, Nourished by Time, and early Frank Ocean, the EP doesn't concern itself with sticking to one sound.
"I wanted the project to feel like moving through different parts of my brain rather than being confined to one sound."
That philosophy comes through in his latest singles.
“Parking Tickets” is restless and intentionally chaotic, pushing listeners into a world of tension and uncertainty. “Bury Me Below,” released November 2, takes the opposite approach, revealing a much more vulnerable side of Georgie's songwriting.
Written shortly after his move to Los Angeles, the track captures a period when he was still figuring out where he wanted his life to go.
"I was truly lost when I wrote it, and I remember going home and crying after listening back to it for the first time."
It's a striking contrast between two songs that somehow belong in the same world.
For Georgie, that's what gz is about. The project doesn't try to make every feeling fit neatly together. Instead, it embraces the uncertainty of growing into yourself.
No Retakes, No Second Guessing
One of the most interesting things about Georgie's music is how closely he holds onto the moment it was created.
His songwriting process begins with pen and paper, often writing in phrases over Maz's production. Rather than endlessly revisiting recordings, Georgie prefers to preserve the original takes.
"I don't do rewrites or re-record vocals. Everything you hear on this project comes from the original session because I don't think I can replicate how I felt on a particular day."
It's an approach that gives the EP a certain intimacy. Every recording captures a feeling that existed at one particular point in time, something that couldn't necessarily be recreated months later.
Interestingly, gz was born from the remains of nearly three separate projects that never came to fruition. After years of writing and recording, Georgie eventually stepped back and listened to everything with fresh ears.
The connection between the songs suddenly became obvious.
"It wasn't necessarily about making six songs that sounded alike; it was about documenting the person I was becoming."
There's something refreshing about that perspective. Rather than forcing a perfectly cohesive sound, Georgie allowed the experiences behind the songs to hold everything together.
And he's continuing to expand his creative abilities. “Moneyline,” one of the EP's final additions, marks the first time he's contributed his own production to a track, offering another glimpse into how much he's grown throughout the process.
One Night in LA
For Georgie, releasing gz isn't just about getting the music onto streaming platforms. It's about bringing people into the world he's spent years creating.
On Thursday, November 5, he'll celebrate the EP with a release show in Los Angeles, joined by Babyboy of AG Club, Maz, and Sara Kawai.
Having recently tested new material during performances at the Moroccan Lounge, Georgie is especially excited to take things further with his first live-band show.
"I love performing more than anything, and a lot of the music I make is built with the live show in mind."
The evening promises a different perspective on gz, with live arrangements that take the songs beyond their recorded versions.
Georgie is also particularly excited to share the bill with Babyboy, whose project BUCK made an immediate impression on him.
"Getting Babyboy to open was a no-brainer."
For an artist who puts so much thought into creating a complete musical world, the live show feels like a natural extension of everything gz represents.
"I want the night to feel like an introduction to the world of gz in a way that you can only experience in person."
And with the EP arriving the very same day, there's no better opportunity to experience this next chapter firsthand.
Georgie Zaven: gz EP Release Show
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 8 PM PT | Los Angeles
Featuring Georgie Zaven with a live band, Babyboy, Maz, and Sara Kawai.
RSVP for the show: https://partiful.com/e/q3MYr2mjpH3j2F2svwK9?c=1s5PRkau
Just Getting Started
After spending years rebuilding his confidence and figuring out where he fits creatively, Georgie is stepping into this next chapter with a different kind of energy.
He wants more shows, more opportunities to connect with listeners, and more chances to experiment with sounds that push him outside his comfort zone.
"I wanna be everywhere all at once."
It's an ambitious statement, but one that feels fitting for the artist behind gz.
What makes this project compelling isn't just its mix of influences or its willingness to take risks. It's the fact that Georgie has allowed himself to make something that reflects who he actually is, including the uncertain parts.
There's no attempt to pretend he has everything figured out, and that's part of the appeal.
With gz, Georgie Zaven isn't simply introducing six new songs. He's introducing himself again, this time with a clearer sense of what he wants to create and the confidence to take it wherever it leads.
And if his enthusiasm for what's ahead is any indication, he's only getting started.
Georgie Zaven's new EP, gz, arrives November 5. Stream “Parking Tickets” and “Bury Me Below” now, and RSVP for his November 5 Los Angeles release show to experience the music live.
