Golden Youth is an American Indie/Alternative band from Sacramento, California, formed in 2012. The core of the band are singer/songwriters Stephanie Lauren and Kyle Monroe. They have played a number of shows mostly in California and have recently released their first album. Shortly before releasing the album they joined forces with manager and music industry veteran Tim Cook of N3W LEVEL in Los Angeles.
Golden Youth | |
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| Origin | Sacramento, California |
| Genres | Christian alternative rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Slospeak |
| Members | Stephanie Lauren Kyle Monroe Aaron Tosti Jesse Palmer Patrick Boyle |
| Website | Golden-Youth.com |
Golden Youth have been quickly developing a strong following through their video postings on YouTube. They filmed their own unique videos for songs like "Brother in the Morning Light" and "Seven Seas". They have also posted their versions of Rod Stewart's "Forever Young" and The Lumineers' "Ho Hey".
History
editGolden Youth formed in 2012 by friends Stephanie Lauren and Kyle Monroe. They played their first live show in Fresno, California at Kuppajoe on April 20, 2012 opening for Picture Atlantic. Since relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, the band have been touring the United States and featured in festivals such as SXSW.
Members
edit- Stephanie Lauren – Vocals, keyboard, piano, harmonium, percussion (2012–present)
- Kyle Monroe – Guitars, background vocals, trombone, violin, french horn, programming, hembell (modified celesta), percussion (2012–present)
- Aaron Tosti - Drums, percussion, harmonium (2014–present)
- Jesse Palmer - Bass, glockenspiel, percussion (2014–present)
- Patrick Boyle - Guitars, percussion, glockenspiel, liberty bell, harmonium (2014–present)
Past members
edit- Jesse Lendzion - Drums (2013–present)
- Steven Kent - Mellotron, guitar, percussion (2013–present)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Quiet Frame; Wild Light (SloSpeak Records, May 28, 2013)
EPs
edit- The Cabin (SloSpeak Records, Jul 29, 2014)
- Seven Seas EP (self-released, 2012)
