Gold & Youth

Vancouver-based Gold & Youth write songs tinged with nostalgic desire. Their music evokes memories of neo-noir Los Angeles, cinematic haze and midnight solitudes. Building off the acclaim for their Time To Kill / City Of Quartz 7" single, heralded by the Guardian and NME, and a cross-Canada tour supporting Diamond Rings, Gold & Youth released their debut album Beyond Wilderness in May 2013.

Beyond Wilderness draws on aesthetics and instrumentation reminiscent of the 1980s. Dark and expansive synthetic textures are punctuated by programmed drums and interwoven with melancholy vocals, detuned synth melodies and understated guitars. The album varies from the cold, industrial sounds of Depeche Mode to the tenderness of Avalon-era Roxy Music. The band is comprised of Matthew Lyall, Murray Mckenzie, Jeff Mitchelmore and, most recently, Louise Burns, already well known for her own work as a solo artist, lending her voice to four of the album's tracks, including the first single 'Jewel'. The record was produced by Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, New Pornographers, Dan Mangan) and mixed by Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Interpol, Grizzly Bear).

Past Shows


Jun
12
th
2014
Triple Rock Social Club
Jun
12
th
2014
Triple Rock Social Club

The Jezabels

with Gold & Youth
Apr
7
th
2014
7th St Entry
Apr
7
th
2014
7th St Entry

The Jezabels

with Gold & Youth

More Shows

Feb
20
th
Fine Line

Jamie Miller

Dec
7
th
Turf Club

Bloodline, Vinny Franco and the Love Channel, Tarias and the Sound, and The Dalmatian Club

Dec
5
th
Turf Club

Little Fevers

with Pleasure Horse, Betty Won't and Echo Parlor
May
7
th
Palace Theatre

Amyl and The Sniffers

with Sheer Mag