Vancouver’s Gold & Youth returned recently with new album Dream Baby via Paper Bag Records. On it, the band taps into the world of rousing indie rock with an 80s synth-edge that provides a nice backdrop for the hypnotic vocals to rise to the occasion.
his is more certainly the case on the standout single “Blush.” It’s a song that really stands on its own in a triumphant manner, with a dramatic / moody yet uplifting spirit and a chorus that feels super grand. Shoegazy guitars and a pair of well-suited vocals all combine to a rather cinematic effect, one that lingers and taps you where it counts.
About the song, they added:
“‘Blush’ is about the power of love, baby! Actually, though. It’s about finding some semblance of purpose and meaning and ability to make things better through our love for each other. We’re surrounded by these cascading crises caused by the systems we’ve allowed to take the reigns of our world. And perhaps the most sinister part is the sheer banality of it all, the slickness and efficiency with which we can be dehumanized and alienated from each other. And we’re constantly looking for ways to assert our humanity, to reclaim that, but it so often feels meaningless or futile, because we’re flailing, uncoordinated and individualized, in the only ways we know how, as disenchanted consumers filing customer complaints.
You can find “Blush” streaming now below and the whole album available to hear and purchase at Bandcamp.
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