“A slick piece of soaring indie pop, full of pounding pianos, glimmering ‘80s tinged synths, and a mammoth sing-along chorus.”
– Under the Radar“Interspersed with siren-esque calls and soothing, yet pulsing synths, it’s easy to get lost in the music as it envelopes you in a warm haze.”
– Flaunt
“It is an acknowledgment that with the shadow can come bliss and self-delusion in the cracks of light, but lord, there is so much shadow.”
– Post-Punk
“’The Worse The Better’ revolves around shimmering, retro instrumentals. Frontperson Matthew Lyall delivers some deep, captivating croons on this catchy new tune.”
– Indie88
“The band combines a new-wave kick that rekindles the Killers’ first two records along with a prestigiously lush swooning recalling Glasvegas and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.”
– Glide
“Melancholic with undeniable charm, this track is a guaranteed gem to add on to any alternative playlist.”
– Indie Sound
“This Canadian quartet draw equally on American alt-rock and English synth-pop to achieve a brooding rhythmical miserablism”
– The Guardian
“Like everything absurdly filthy and glamorous in a Bret Easton Ellis novel or David Lynch film, Gold & Youth taunts the limits of reality with heightened drama and darkness.”
– Beatroute Magazine
“From the dancing rays of the sun, to the landscapes the boy runs through, the video for ‘Daylight Colours’ is a grand exploration of imagination and freedom.”
– Vice
“‘Beyond Wilderness’ effectively captures the spirit of vintage synth-pop.”
– Exclaim
“If you’re expecting twee indie-rock though, think again. With more in common with sludge synth lords Trust than Emily Haines and co, where you might expect Gold & Youth to pin their colours to to the plaid mast, they turn up dressed all in black.”
– NME
