Modelling is undoubtedly the gateway drug of the entertainment industry. Time and time again, we’ve seen models venture into different talent opportunities that have opened up thanks to their successful modelling careers; Lily Cole into acting, Tori Praver into designing and Tyra Banks into photography, to name a few.

Much like these women, fellow model Ruby Aldridge has also begun to explore a hidden talent, which in her case is singing.

The American model known for her grungy looks has been modelling since she was 14, and now, at 20 years old, her love of music and singing can stay hidden no more and her fledgling music career looks set to take flight.

Aldridge is the lead singer in her band, tentatively called Texture, which, a little over a year old, was born out of an improv session with artist, writer and bassist Bozidar Brazda at Smash recording studios in New York.

Aldridge, who is currently on the hunt for a guitarist to complete the group, recently told Vogue Australia: “I don’t consider myself a musician yet. I’m just a fan who’s excited to be making music for the first time.”

While nerves come with the territory for models during fashion week, Aldridge suggests there’s nothing quite like the pre-show jitters when singing live to an audience: “We played our first show at an art opening in New York a few months ago,” she told the publication. “We did a cover of ‘Astro Zombies’ by the Misfits and three of our own songs. I was so nervous about the show, I almost didn’t show up!”

The team at Talent Management are looking forward to seeing how well Texture do in the industry, but with a world-famous model in the band, we’re sure they’ll be a success!