"The debut from Portland, Oregon basement indie-rock trio Golden Tiles"
The stripped back, raw indie rock punkery of "100%" by Portland, Oregon basement indie-rock trio Golden Tiles and from their debut collection, aptly named, "The First EP", feels like the personification of many things, youthful abandon, tender joy, ID spawned art, free associations and friendships that you will remember forever based on creating things together. At least, that is what "100%" fuels in my mind and for me personally, this kind of sound, equal parts 80's power pop / 90's punk / indie rock feels like freedom. While Golden Tiles' sound is obviously it's own, certain tones and aesthetics made me think of The Replacements, Eels and Chelsea Light Moving. I couldn't tell you why except that they and these kinds of bands, to me, might share the same kind of sonic DNA.
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[In 2021, Golden Tiles resurfaced in the basement of a small home in Portland, Oregon. There they transformed into a three-piece indie rock band featuring Oliver Stafford on guitar and vocals, Joshua James Amberson on bass, and Justin Hocking on drums. Their eclectic sound incorporates elements of post punk, jangle pop, garage rock, and lo-fi indie. Supported by the Antiquated Future label, they released "The First EP" on 11.10.24.]
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Workers first unearthed Golden Tiles from deep beneath the Place De La Concorde while building the Paris Metro in January 1899.
Golden Tiles were lost for a period between 1902 and 1912. In late September 1912, Golden Tiles materialized within a crypt below Barcelona's Sagrada Familia cathedral; traces of Golden Tiles may have been used to decorate the Basilica's ornate ceiling.
After 1913, the whereabouts of Golden Tiles remain unknown, though they were rumored to have been smuggled into America on board a British passenger ship. Sightings of Golden Tiles were reported in the New York City subway, in a lake near Olympia, Washington, and beneath a freeway underpass in suburban Los Angeles.
In 2021, Golden Tiles resurfaced in the basement of a small home in Portland, Oregon. There they transformed into a three-piece indie rock band featuring Oliver Stafford on guitar and vocals, Joshua James Amberson on bass, and Justin Hocking on drums. Their eclectic sound incorporates elements of post punk, jangle pop, garage rock, and lo-fi indie. Supported by the Antiquated Future label, they released "The First EP" on 11.10.24.
"Slowly moving in and out of delicious little melodies and distorted waves of joy . . . The First EP is chock full of really great moments that keep you circling back." -Austin Town Hall
"A bright, laidback brand of basement rock which combines playful melodies, fuzzy textures and reflective vocals . . . A trio to watch for sure." -Various Small Flames
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM
https://antiquatedfuture.bandcamp.com/album/the-first-ep
https://www.instagram.com/antiquatedfuturedistro/
https://linktr.ee/antiquatedfuture?
Workers first unearthed Golden Tiles from deep beneath the Place De La Concorde while building the Paris Metro in January 1899.
Golden Tiles were lost for a period between 1902 and 1912. In late September 1912, Golden Tiles materialized within a crypt below Barcelona's Sagrada Familia cathedral; traces of Golden Tiles may have been used to decorate the Basilica's ornate ceiling.
After 1913, the whereabouts of Golden Tiles remain unknown, though they were rumored to have been smuggled into America on board a British passenger ship. Sightings of Golden Tiles were reported in the New York City subway, in a lake near Olympia, Washington, and beneath a freeway underpass in suburban Los Angeles.
In 2021, Golden Tiles resurfaced in the basement of a small home in Portland, Oregon. There they transformed into a three-piece indie rock band featuring Oliver Stafford on guitar and vocals, Joshua James Amberson on bass, and Justin Hocking on drums. Their eclectic sound incorporates elements of post punk, jangle pop, garage rock, and lo-fi indie. Supported by the Antiquated Future label, they released "The First EP" on 11.10.24.
"Slowly moving in and out of delicious little melodies and distorted waves of joy . . . The First EP is chock full of really great moments that keep you circling back." -Austin Town Hall
"A bright, laidback brand of basement rock which combines playful melodies, fuzzy textures and reflective vocals . . . A trio to watch for sure." -Various Small Flames
Golden Tiles, three piece indie rock, post punk, single "100%", the debut "The First EP", Portland Oregon, Oliver Stafford, James Amberson, Justin Hocking,
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