Alice Gold

Alice Gold performing solo onstage at Guilfest 2011

Alice Gold (born Alice McLaughlin) is an English singer-songwriter based in London, formerly signed to Sunday Best[1] and currently signed to Fiction Records.[2]

Her debut single "Dolly Figured" was released under her original name on 21 October 2007.[1]

Her debut single as Alice Gold, "Orbiter", was released on 23 September 2010 through Pure Groove Records, with a single launch party at The Drop in Stoke Newington. The Guardian said it "showcases Gold's mighty voice through its power-pop chorus" and described her as "One to watch".[3]

Gold's debut album Seven Rainbows, released on 4 July 2011, was produced by Dan Carey (Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip, Lily Allen).[4] In an interview with PopCultureMonster.com she said of the album, "the main bass, drums and guitars rhythm tracks were all recorded live and on tape like the old '60s records. The over-dubs are mostly made up of one-takes, whether it be guitar or vocal takes. My producer Dan Carey and I decided that if a take felt good then we’d keep it, so it is complete with minor ‘mistakes’ and quirky sounds through doing that, which we both like. It's a very honest album, quite autobiographical. The songs were born from a lot of darkness and grief but the lyrics are drenched in hope because of that, which is why I imagine people connect to it."[5]

In October 2010, Gold was shortlisted for Q magazine's 'Next Big Thing' award.[4]

In September 2011, Gold's cover of the Billy Fury song "Wondrous Place" was used in an advert for the British beer brand Carling.[6]

She has toured with Eels, Athlete, Band Of Skulls, Noah and the Whale, The Twilight Singers, The Dears and The Bookhouse Boys.[7]

Gold also played festivals in 2011, including Glastonbury, V Festival, T in the Park, Harvest at Jimmy's Festival, Jodrell Bank Live, Kendal Calling, Cornbury Festival and Hull's Freedom Festival.[citation needed]

  1. ^ a b "Alice McLaughlin – Dolly Figured – 22 Oct 2007". Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Fiction Records: Artists: Alice Gold". Archived from the original on 28 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  3. ^ Hoby, Hermione (26 September 2010). "One to watch: Alice Gold". The Guardian. London.
  4. ^ a b "Alice Gold – Runaway Love". Femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  5. ^ "Interview with Alice Gold". Popculturemonster.com. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Carling. Refreshed. The New Carling TV Advert". YouTube. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Alice Gold – Debut single and shows with The Twilight Singers and The Dears". Aaamusic.co.uk. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.