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The glowing indie rock embers of "Peace" by Portland trio Golden Tiles, and the first single from their upcoming debut album "Set Up on the Leaves", feels instantly wistful opening with Oliver Stafford's distorted chunky guitar, Joshua James Amberson's somber bass lines and Justin Hocking's supportive tom tom beat. When Stafford's vocals drop in, gentle, a bit lonely but with hope around the edges, the musical bed gets heavier, swirling with more active sonic discord and bewilderment. I love the atmosphere, the sense that anything can happen next. Now mind you, the song almost ends before it begins, so maybe it is a prelude of sorts but, damn, I am crushing on the mystery of it all, the melancholia and the possibilities.
My previous thoughts about Golden Tiles was reflected this way on a previous review:
"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...this kind of sound, equal parts 80's power pop / 90's punk / indie rock feels like freedom."
AND I feel this here too and look forward to delving into their debut album.
"there's peace, there's peace"
-Robb Donker Curtius
The Chicken Wheel will take you to the AP Go Fund Me- and any amount is so appreciated!
https://antiquatedfuture.bandcamp.com/album/the-first-ep
https://www.instagram.com/antiquatedfuturedistro/
Portland lo-fi basement dream-rock trio.
Oliver Stafford- Vocals and Guitar
Justin Hocking- Drums
Joshua James Amberson- Bass
All songs written by Oliver Stafford and Golden Tiles
Recorded and produced by Oliver Stafford and Golden Tiles
REVIEWS
"classic 1990s indie rock" - The Wire
"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
"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...this kind of sound, equal parts 80's power pop / 90's punk / indie rock feels like freedom." - American Pancake
"hints at the sort of potential that could see them become the ever essential Antiquated Future Records label flagship act." - Janglepophub
"Sits right smack in the raw garage rock/indie pop vein the PNW is known for...A fun listen with lots of promise." - Copy This Cassette!
"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 Chicken Wheel will take you to the AP Go Fund Me- and any amount is so appreciated!
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM
https://antiquatedfuture.bandcamp.com/album/the-first-ep
https://www.instagram.com/antiquatedfuturedistro/
Portland lo-fi basement dream-rock trio.
Oliver Stafford- Vocals and Guitar
Justin Hocking- Drums
Joshua James Amberson- Bass
All songs written by Oliver Stafford and Golden Tiles
Recorded and produced by Oliver Stafford and Golden Tiles
REVIEWS
"classic 1990s indie rock" - The Wire
"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
"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...this kind of sound, equal parts 80's power pop / 90's punk / indie rock feels like freedom." - American Pancake
"hints at the sort of potential that could see them become the ever essential Antiquated Future Records label flagship act." - Janglepophub
"Sits right smack in the raw garage rock/indie pop vein the PNW is known for...A fun listen with lots of promise." - Copy This Cassette!
"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 , single "Peace", Portland Oregon, Oliver Stafford, James Amberson, Justin Hocking, debut album "Set Up on the Leaves", Antiquated Future release, lo-fi, wistful,
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