Years active 2011–present Past members Ted Gowans Origin Vancouver, Canada (2011) | Website goldandyouth.com Genre Post-punk revival Albums Beyond Wilderness | |
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Genres Indie rock, post-punk revival, Electronic music Associated acts Louise Burns, Capitol 6, Blue Violets, The Racoons, The Paper Cranes, 16 mm, The Luna Riot, Tegan and Sara Members Louise Burns, Matthew Lyall, Murray McKenzie, Jeff Mitchel, Ted Gowans Record labels Arts & Crafts, EMI Records Similar Still Life Still, The Darcys, Gold, Lillix, Trust Profiles | ||
Gold & Youth are an Indie rock and Electronic band based in Vancouver and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Signed to Arts & Crafts in 2011, they released their debut album titled Beyond Wilderness on May 14, 2013. The release of three singles and an EP in 2012 has garnered them significant critical acclaim, particularly in the UK, during the lead up to their debut album.
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History
The band was formed by Matthew Lyall, Murray Mckenzie and Jeff Mitchelmore in 2011 after the demise of their previous project The Racoons. Arts & Crafts announced the signing of Gold & Youth in early 2012, along with the debut of their first single Time To Kill. At this time it was also announced that Louise Burns had joined the band as a permanent member, having previously provided guest vocals on several recordings as well as lead vocals on their third single titled Jewel. The band spent 2012 finishing the recording of their debut record Beyond Wilderness as well as making early international festival appearances at SXSW, The Great Escape, NXNE, CMW, Pemberton, Bumbershoot, and Big Sound (Australia), with their live appearances garnering critical acclaim from NME and The Guardian.
In November 2012 they released their first EP, a 7" single featuring the singles Time to Kill and City of Quartz to positive critical acclaim coinciding with a national tour of Canada with Diamond Rings. In March 2013, the band released their third single Jewel and announced the release date of May 14, 2013 for their debut album Beyond Wilderness.
They selected their name upon suggestion from fellow Canadian musician Buck 65, with whom they share a manager. The name itself is an oronym of Golden Youth, a character from the Mad Max film series. The band are currently managed by Nick Blasko (Tegan and Sara, Buck 65) and Raj Sihota (Metric).
Beyond Wilderness
Gold & Youth's first full length record, titled Beyond Wilderness, was released internationally on May 14, 2013 by Arts & Crafts and EMI. The album was produced and recorded by Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, New Pornographers, Destroyer) and mixed by Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Interpol, Grizzly Bear) and Damian Taylor (Björk, Robyn, Arcade Fire). According to the official band bio, the album is "built with dark, expansive synthetic textures, punctuated by programmed drums and interwoven with melancholy vocals, detuned synth melodies and understated guitars".
Current members
Former members
Albums
EPs
Singles
Compilation appearances
Songs
Time to KillBeyond Wilderness · 2013
Come to AdmireBeyond Wilderness · 2013
Daylight ColoursBeyond Wilderness · 2013