Combining lyrical storytelling with an indie-folk sound infused with vintage soul production, this is a beautiful and captivating debut. Lou’s thoughtful lyrics and honeyed tones invite listeners to explore themes of nature, transformation, hope and connection. Gold draws inspiration from her surroundings in Sheffield, the nearby Peak District, and her lifelong passion for people, politics, and the environment.
Having honed her craft in bands exploring rock, indie, hip-hop, and breakbeat, she now takes centre stage with her first solo project, a sound shaped by her guitar-driven songwriting and vivid storytelling. In September 2023, Gold took a break from her career in sustainability to record her songs, collaborating with musicians and producers Adam Bowers and Robin G Breeze. The sessions took place at Bowers’ idyllic boathouse studio on the River Orwell in Suffolk, where they created an EP that showcased Gold’s artistic evolution. The EP itself was never released because its first two singles caught the attention of West One Music Group, which led to the opportunity to craft her debut album.
“A Body of Water” reflects Gold’s rich life experiences, including her ongoing work in sustainability, global exploration, activism, yoga teacher training in Bali, and achieving a Distinction in Creative Writing from Sheffield Hallam University. The album is a heartfelt testament to a journey of self-discovery, creativity, and resilience. The first track on the album, “Willow Tree,” offers a tantalising preview of the soulful, genre-blending sound that defines the entire album. Lou’s music is a love letter to life, inviting listeners to notice the moment and find strength in its infinite potential and creativity through her unique blend of folk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll influences. Stay tuned for more from this rising star.
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Lou Gold is a singer-songwriter from London and currently living in Sheffield, where she finds inspiration in the city’s people, politics, and the nearby beauty of the Peak District. Led by her poetic storytelling, she crafts her songs on the guitar, having recently produced her first album with musicians Adam Bowers and Robin G. Breeze, blending influences from indie, folk, soul, funk, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Lou’s debut album, titled “A Body of Water,” was released in June 2025 on our West One Music label. Listeners are sure to appreciate the depth and warmth of Lou’s music, which invites them to discover hope and beauty in life.
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