SXSW Interviews 2025: Gold Star
It is here folks. It is somehow time to start planning and prep for SXSW 2025. Things are happening a bit earlier this year in March so we are going to start churning out coverage now with less than a month to go before things kick off in Austin. It seemed like a no brainer for us to continue our quick hit interview sessions, offering a brief glimpse into the lives of these musicians and creatives. Starting things off with a bang this festival season, we have Los Angeles based artist Gold Star. You will find his full interview, along with current known show dates and streaming music, after the jump.
ATH: What’s the name of the band/group? Where are you from?
Gold Star. Los Angeles, California
ATH: Give us a short pitch for your band, describing sound, ambiance or whatever you feel like.
Some one wrote a piece on us and said we sounded like Richard Ashcroft doing Townes Van Zandt songs. I think that’s somewhat accurate and fairly amusing.!
ATH: What was your most recent release? Any planned releases for 2025?
We just released an LP called How To Shoot The Moon and there will be more new music coming out soon!
ATH: SXSW is often called a sort of initiation which can lead to increased exposure. As a band, why did you choose to play the festival? What’s your aim for the week?
This may sound simple but it’s not always easy to achieve- A goal of mine is to play to as many people as possible and to perform as well as I am capable. I think making believers out of people who haven’t seen us perform yet is a great start.
ATH: What has everyone in the band been listening to, or, what plays in the tour van/car/bus?
When in Texas it’s always Mickey Newbury
ATH: If you’ve had a chance to check out any of the artists coming into town for the festival – Anyone you are excited about trying to see during the week?
I think Jaime Wyatt, Will Worden, and The Deslondes are all performing here at some point, it would be cool to see them.
ATH: Disregarding the constructs of space, time, and availability – If you could construct a power group of artists to make the supreme, all powerful super group of a band, who would be in it? Pick as many members as you like. Who is on vocals, drums, guitar, etc.? All submissions will be judged with a winner awarded during the festival.
Paul McCartney- Drums
Ringo Starr- Bass
George Harrison- Rhythm Guitar
John Lennon- Vocals
ATH: Any road survival or SXSW survival tips for newbie bands? What are some must haves to survive the road?
Ginger. Stay hydrated.
ATH: What concerns do you have as a band or a human or both? In regards to music, the world, really… where does your mind tend to wander these days? How do you refocus?
Be true to your soul.
Thanks again for making some time for us! No confirmed dates yet for Gold Star, but stay tuned, and in the meantime, check out some fresh tunes below. “Wild Boys” was a top hit from last year!