One album that managed to evade us last week was by the Edmonton-based singer/songwriter duo Goldtop comprising of Alice Kos and Everett LaRoi when they officially released their full-length debut album, You Possess Me.
You Possess Me marked the start of a new chapter for Kos and LaRoi who began collaborating under the name Goldtop after several years of working together on other projects. From the guitar-driven “Rip It Off” to the Laurel Canyonesque “Even Tonight,” You Possess Me introduces the duo’s dynamic and wide-ranging avant-folk sound, the outgrowth of Kos and LaRoi’s shared histories within the Canadian indie music scene.
The seeds of Goldtop were planted as far back as 2012 when LaRoi, who first made an impression with ’80s indie trailblazers Idyl Tea, produced Kos’ solo album You Missed It All and the pair began playing shows as a duo. Accolades in their home province came quickly after the release of their first single, “The Flood,” in the fall of 2016.
Kos and LaRoi also freely acknowledge the influence of L.A.-based singer/songwriter/producer Marvin Etzioni (Lone Justice, Thee Holy Brothers) during the early stages of Goldtop. It was while touring eastern Canada with Etzioni that the pair saw the potential of what they could on their own, in large measure because of Etzioni’s unfailingly gripping performances.
As Kos says, “Marvin is the kind of person you don’t just meet, you experience. And he left an indelible mark on the two of us. ‘Goldtop’ was actually Marvin’s nickname for me, and ‘You Possess Me’ is a song he wrote. We feel it’s an appropriate homage to a man who played such a significant role in the genesis of our duo.”
With its blend of innovative sounds and production techniques, combined with uncommon lyrical depth, You Possess Me provides ample proof that Goldtop is one of the most exciting new bands to emerge on the Canadian scene in 2017.
Goldtop Tour Dates:
Sun. July 30: Calgary Ab @ Calgary Folk Festival (Festival Hall – 2:30 P.M.)
Sun. Aug. 6: Edmonton Ab @ The Needle Vinyl Tavern [Cd Release Show]
Fri. Sept. 1: Edmonton Ab @ Capital Plaza
In the immortal words of Steven Tyler… “I’m Back!!!!” (in the saddle again) Where is everyone??
Hello! I’m looking forward to checking out GoldTop, I’ve never heard of them before!
Hello
I didn’t get my shirt yet, did anyone else?
I have mine, Russ and Yort have theirs
Good day!
I see the other (non-red) ones didn’t get enough sales, too bad about that, maybe we can make those the ones we sell permanently in the future somewhere else, where these red ones are one-offs
Did you see the little easter egg I added in small print?
est 2016?
in there are some letters yes, look closely, hopefully they printed it right
now I have to get up and check my shirt (Bucky still has it)
nice touch, I had noticed that there was something there but I didn’t think to see if I could read it.
I won’t spoil it for others
Haha! I really hope I get mine soon.
hello folks.
Im back from another little road trip and catching up on what i missed.
i just missed seeing Begonia in Cranbrook! She opened for Serena Ryder but no one knew until she walked on stage. Arg!
i am in from the morning gardening so fridays playlist is on now
Living in BC’s interior is scary right now; “Last Thursday was the beginning of a 15 day dry spell. With the available fuels and projected winds, we’re looking at our highest point in the burn index in the last 15 years. And we’re not going to get any assistance from the rain.” Andrew Bellerby, Regional District of Central Kottenays regional fire chief.
morgana, keep your fingers crossed, and hope that the stars aren’t…
@b from o
I hope you had a wonderful birthday weekend. I know I’m a few days late but …. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I dare not light a birthday candle for you for fear the whole province will go up in flames.
Belated happy birthday, Benoit!
I just signed up for email and text alerts should we need to evacuate.
tonight i will pack the 72 hour grab and go emergency kit.
oddly we have 7-12 VW vans heading this way as we are hosting a van event that starts in Nelson for two nights then we tour them around for a week.
Stay safe morgana!
I am recovering from festival weekend out on the hot dry prairies. We sure could use a bunch of rain here.
I got my t-shirt Friday and I did see your little Easter egg Wynnsie! Love it. Ha! I may have to do some t-shirt modification though. Not a fan of the crew neck men’s tee or the fit on me so I will see if I can adapt it and make it wearable.
I need a nap now.
Haha, glad to hear you saw it Darbs, well it is your shirt now, so you can do whatever you want to it!
weird. we’ve had plenty of rain here. I think somewhere around Davidson is the dividing line.
I’ve noticed that before when driving south in the winter. Somewhere around Davidson the snow begins to disappear from fields
I have to admit that I did not order a T because I knew that I would not wear it. I have a collection of concert T’s that I don’t wear already. I would love a sticker for our VW Van tho. If anyone gets creative like that let me know.
Seing as I was not here on Friday to share a playlist that I am enjoying these days I will share this now
two tries later … which option do I select to share a spotify list?
if you click on </> it will give you the embed code (I updated your second try)
Yay! New playlist! Morgana, your music is keeping me company in the library (through headphones of course!)
@garfielduk thanks!
@janet I can not lay claim to having made this playlist. The man who runs On the Road Productions as well as Kaslo Jazz Etc Fest created it. Yay, Paul!! I am listening to it quite a lot these days as the fest is just around the corner.
last year after the fest i did create a playlist so here it is. maybe i inspired Paul?
time for the next transition of the day; getting ready for work.
see/hear you all tomorrow:)