Gold Celeste
Gold Celeste | |
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 Gold Celeste playing at Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States on July 22 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | psychedelic pop, lo-fi |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Labels | Riot Factory |
| Spinoff of | Angelica's Elegy |
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Cold Celeste are a psychedelic pop band from Oslo, Norway. They have two studio albums and two extended plays (EPs).
History
The band met in Trondheim while studying music.[1][2] Hallset and Fidjeland were part of a similar band Angelica's Elegy that released a studio album named Gold Celeste. Gold Celeste is sometimes referred to as an alias of Angelica's Elegy.[3]
They recorded their debut album under the Gold Celeste name, The Glow in 2015 in the studio which bassist/vocalist Simen Hallset ran.[1] Shortly after the release of the album they also released a stand-alone single "The Wonder of Love".[4]
In 2019 the band released single "The Best Trip" ahead of their second album The Gentle Maverik.[5] Then in 2020 they released the EP Common Ground.[6]
In summer 2025 they went on their first ever North American tour with Vinyl Williams.[7] They released the Rendezvous EP on 30 June 2025.
Musical style
They have been described as a "psych-pop band inspired by crispy lo-fi sounds from the 60s"[1] and "Fusing shoegaze textures to psychedelic tendencies".[6] Their music is said to have "dreamy hypnotic layers of psychedelic melody".[8]
Genres include "psych, indie, soul, jazz, pop and even a bit of dream".[9]
They have listed Beach House and My Bloody Valentine as influences.[2]
They have been compared to Tame Impala, Connan Mockasin, and Beach House.[5][10]
Band members
Current members
- Simen Hallset - vocals, bass, keyboards
- Eirik Fidjeland - backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
Touring musicians
- Torstein Holum - backing vocals, percussion
Past members
- Petter Andersen - Drums
Discography
Studio albums
- The Glow (2015)
- The Gentle Maverik (2019)
Extended plays
- Common Ground (2020)
- Rendezvous EP (2025)
References
- ^ a b c "Gold Celeste biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ a b Lester, Paul (2015-08-31). "The playlist – new bands: Vogue Dots, Gold Celeste, Palace Winter and more". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ Studarus, Laura. "Premiere: Gold Celeste – "Can of Worms"". Under the Radar Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "GOLD CELESTE SHARE NEW TRACK 'THE WONDER OF LOVE'". Silent Radio. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ a b Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (2019-02-08). "Gold Celeste Share Honeyed Psych-Pop Wig Out 'The Best Trip'". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (2020-04-29). "Gold Celeste's Dreamy 'Eye Of The Storm' Is The Perfect Return". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Things To Do in Phoenix AZ - The Arizona Republic". www.azcentral.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Wors, Andy (2015-11-21). "Gold Celeste - 'The Glow'". nordicmusicreview. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Wors, Andy (2015-12-14). "Gold Celeste - LIVE! Old Blue Last". nordicmusicreview. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Artist of the Week: Gold Celeste". Scenewave.com. Retrieved 2025-07-23.