
Gold Celeste is steeped in inspiration, drawing from the relentless energy of the ’60s,
the sweet soul of the ’70s, the contrarians of ’80s indie and hip-hop, and the lo-fi, shoegaze,
and dream pop of the ’90s. Their sound places them alongside modern peers like Dungen,
Tame Impala, and Deerhunter, riding the same wave of kaleidoscopic exploration.
The band met in Trondheim around 2010 while studying music and recorded their debut album
between 2012 and 2015. Their studio, run by singer and bass player Simen, became the creative
hub where The Glow took shape. Shortly after its release in 2015, Eirik, Petter, and Simen
relocated to Oslo, where they immersed themselves in a damp, cluttered rehearsal
space-turned-makeshift studio.
There, they recorded hours of music, embraced the analog process of live jamming, and laid
down trio song skeletons while continuously expanding their musical toolbox. Around this time,
they also welcomed Torstein Holum, Peter Hiley and Eirik Kirkemyr into the live lineup. Gold
Celeste continued refining their arrangements, and their 2018 follow-up record, The Gentle
Maverick, was a spirited and ambitious voyage. On May 1st, 2020, they released the single Eye
of the Storm, followed by the four-track EP Common Ground on May 22nd.
Since 2020, the band has been crafting new material, playing occasional concerts, and steadily
building creative and physical energy. As they celebrate the 10-year anniversary of The Glow,
they see it as both a chance to shake off “demo-itis” and an opportunity to reconnect with
longtime fans while reaching new listeners.
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