What is The Aces' new album 'Gold Star Baby' about?

The Aces' new album 'Gold Star Baby' celebrates the band's identities and queerness, with a disco-inspired sound that was championed by drummer Alisa Ramirez.

How did The Aces' drummer Alisa Ramirez convince her sister Cristal to write a disco record?

Alisa Ramirez knew "early on" that the band needed to write a disco record, inspired by the artists their parents raised them on. She had to convince her sister and lead singer Cristal to embrace the disco sound.

What is the meaning behind The Aces' new single "Square One"?

The song "Square One" was born out of heartbreak, with drummer Alisa Ramirez explaining that it's about "finally accepting" that she wasn't as moved on from a past relationship as she had hoped.

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Utah Band The Aces Embrace Disco Roots for New Album 'Gold Star Baby'

14 Nov

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The Aces' drummer Alisa Ramirez knew early on the band needed to write a disco record
The album 'Gold Star Baby' celebrates the band's identities and queerness
The new single 'Square One' was born out of heartbreak but fits the disco vibe

Utah Band The Aces Embrace Disco Roots for New Album 'Gold Star Baby'

In November 2025, the all-girl band The Aces from Orem, Utah are preparing to release their highly anticipated album 'Gold Star Baby'. The record marks a shift from the band's previous "more somber and angsty" 2023 album, which was born out of the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This time around, the Ramirez sisters - lead singer Cristal, 29, and drummer Alisa, 28 - really wanted to create something that celebrated their identities and queerness. It was Alisa who knew "early on" that the band needed to write a disco record, inspired by the artists their parents raised them on like Earth, Wind and Fire, Whitney Houston, and the Bee Gees.