Gold Lake announce string of July UK dates

Brooklyn-based trio Gold Lake have announced a string of July UK dates, including a headline show at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen and support slots with Midlake and Lucy Rose.

Gold Lake will headline Hoxton Bar and Kitchen on 7th July, before supporting Midlake in Halifax, Sheffield and Whitley Bay. They’ll also be playing an acoustic instore at Rough Trade West on 5th July, followed by an acoustic set, supporting Lucy Rose, at Kopparberg Urban Forest in Dalston on 6th July.

‘We Already Exist’ is taken from their upcoming debut album, ‘YEARS’, which was mixed by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, The Walkmen, Father John Misty). The track showcases the band’s organic, warm sound as the intricate riffs quietly gather momentum under Lua Rios’ silky vocals. Listen here.

The track was also remixed by The Helio Sequence, listen here. Watch the video for ‘We Already Exist’ below.

Founding members, Carlos del Amo and Lua Rios, met in Carlos' hip Madrid nightclub in the midst of the Spanish capital's music scene. Shortly after moving to Brooklyn they started Gold Lake first as a duo, and then becoming a trio after meeting drummer, Dave Burnett.

Upcoming live shows:

5th July - Rough Trade West, London (acoustic instore 5pm, no wristband needed)

6th July – Kopparberg Urban Forest, Dalston (acoustic, supporting Lucy Rose)

7th July - Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London

8th July - City Hall Ballroom, Sheffield (supporting Midlake)

10th July - The Playhouse, Whitley Bay, (supporting Midlake)

11th July - Minster, Halifax, (supporting Midlake)

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Liverpool Sound City exclusive: Bella Union to do showcase with Eric Pulido from Midlake

For this year’s Liverpool Sound City festival, Bella Union are doing a showcase at the Bombed Out Church, and have got a special appearance by Eric Pulido from Midlake.

It promises to be a fantastic night, with two of the hottest names on the business.

Eric says: “When a festival gives me an opportunity to talk about music with one of my favourite people on the planet (Simon Raymonde), and then lets me do a solo set, they become one of the greatest festivals in existence in my book.”

So, what can we expect from Eric at LSC?

“Little to nothing, that way nobody is disappointed,” he laughs. “I'm humbled and excited to be a part of LSC and just hope that tomatoes aren't thrown at me.”

This year has been a more relaxed one for Eric and the band.

“We've been recording our next (unnamed) record and enjoying being home with our wives (one each) and families,” he explains.

“I planted a garden this year and bought some chickens. I see it as just the beginning to me becoming a full-fledged farmer.

“Of course this will not get in the way of Midlake finishing our next record this year and popping our heads out of the studio for some shows here and there.”

Simon Raymonde adds: “The venue choice, of the Bombed Out Church, will be the perfect setting for all of the artists we have playing. An atmospheric room with wonderful acoustics, for music that is soulful, uplifting and enchanting.

“It’s my opinion that truly great live bands are fairly thin on the ground today and I am proud to have a roster that not only releases great albums but also produces memorable nights out. Fleet Foxes, Midlake, Explosions In The Sky, Andrew Bird, Dirty Three, The Walkmen, Beach House have all been developing their craft over the last few years, and the artists we have performing at the Church for LSC are all exceptional talents who you will be hearing a lot more of in the next couple of years.”

Book your wristbands now at www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk