Few artists in recent memory have made such an
impact on popular culture as Peggy Gou. From
underground sensation to global icon, Gou has become
one of the world's most recognisable and recognised
names in dance music and beyond. As the founder of
music and design label Gudu and as akeen collaborator
with a family of distinctive creatives, Gou has distilled
these passions into a celebration of electronic music
and alternative culture, a personal vision that resonates
universally.
Having moved from Korea to study in London and
experienced the glory years of much-missed club
Plastic People, the whirlwind time since has seen Gou
honouring electronic music's heritage whilst imprinting
upon it her own unique personality. Gou's natural fee.
for the warmth, joy and freedom of house and techno's
legacy led to a run of irresistible releases that quickly
became international hits; Gou Talk, It Makes You
Forget (ltgehane), Starry Night, Jigoo (with US house
music legend Maurice Fulton), Nabi (with fellow Korean
sensation OHHYUK) and 1 Go earning global acclaim,
These iconic tracks have led to a touring schedule that
has taken in the worlds leading clubs and festivals, from
Glastonbury to Dekmantel, De School to Printworks,
alongside her own personally curated 'Pleasure
Gardens' - an annual sellout one day festivalin London's
Finsbury Park now inits fourth. Gou's timeless DJ
sets speak fondly to an open-ended musical
philosophy, energised by a diverse range of influences
from J Dilla to Patrick Cowley, the Yellow Magic
Orchestra through to DJ Sotofett.
In 2023, Gou has teamed up with XL Recordings for the
release of her current single (it Goes Like) Nanana"
The single is Gou's first release for the label and the first
track from her hotly anticipated debut album. Her first
new music in two years, "(lt Goes Like) Nanana' has
quickly become a worldwide phenomenon. Topping the
singles charts in multiple countries and soon to be
streamed over a quarter of a billion times it sees Gou
straddling the underground and mainstreamin a way
most artists can only aspire to.
