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NASHVILLE, TN — Today, Nashville-based Americana duo Goldpine (Benjamin and Kassie Wilson) release Two, their second full-length record. The 10-track project can be described as a powerful projection of everything Goldpine is about: striking vocals, bold harmony, and introspection into the human experience.
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Two is about real people and real situations, told through candid and passionate songwriting. “I want people to come away from this album and take an honest look at themselves,” Ben remarks. “An honest look at motives. An honest look at connections with other people. An honest look at tragic events that are happening throughout the world, and an honest look at how we use the time we’ve been given.” Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose, Goldpine is cathartic, moody, dissonant and relevant, all intertwined into one.
The project was introduced with the lead single “Do You Have Me?,” a track that encapsulates the theme of the human experience that is woven throughout the album. Americana Highways exclusively premiered the track and accompanying video, praising: “Kassie’s rich and sultry vocals capture your attention first, and the song’s torment comes through from that point all the way to the end with tortured lyrics and emphatic guitar.”
Showcasing Kassie’s immense vocal range and cycling through a pattern of harmonious verses and a commanding chorus, the song ultimately builds to an instrumental interlude of southern electric guitars and a rhythmic tambourine. The music video depicts the pair delivering a mesmerizing & unifying performance facing back-to-back, showcasing their profound connection and musical synergy.
Watch the “Do You Have Me?” music video below:
“The song speaks to the hurt of a person inside a one-sided friendship,” explains Ben. “We all know that people can be involved in friendships for many different and opposing reasons. This particular friendship is coming to a head, after the realization that one person is only in it for themselves.”
Following the lead single was “Thinking About Love,” a nostalgic track that takes listeners on a time capsule journey with its old-school sound, featuring a steel guitar and a steady heartbeat drum. But it’s not just the music that captivates; the accompanying music video is equally mesmerizing. Shot in the breathtaking landscape of Red Lodge, Montana, the video showcases the couple walking amidst cloud-covered mountains, rolling fields, and lush trees. As they navigate this picturesque setting, they confront the concept of love without any distractions.
Watch the “Thinking About Love” music video below:
“Honest love is when we act on behalf of someone else’s best interest, despite whether we get anything in return or not,” Ben explains about the song. “I wanted to explore my distorted view of the definition of ‘love,’ and bring us all back to its original intention with ‘Thinking About Love’.”
TWO TRACKLISTING:
“Do You Have Me?”
“Land Of Rolling Hills”
“My Favorite Parts of You”
“Thinking About Love”
“Lost And Found”
“About Tomorrow”
“The Conductor”
“Table Space”
“Scarecrow”
“Estate Sale”
Formerly known as My One and Only, the duo has reimagined their “southern-soul,” “curious-grit” and emotionally honest lyrics into Americana act, Goldpine. The duo released their self-produced debut LP, One, last year and they have been sharing those stories with audiences across the country, recounting their own experiences with life and love.
After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, and evolving their music, the name didn’t necessarily grow along with it. “We were called My One and Only for about 5 years,” the two explain. “Throughout those years we realized that the name was putting out a certain vibe, of the depth of the music, that was not quite accurate with where our style was heading.” Drawing inspiration from their roots, the name Goldpine signifies their past and their future; Kassie grew up on Pines Road in Alabama, so ‘pine’ represents the past and ‘gold’ is the lasting and valuable element that represents the future.
Touring since 2016, they have been lessening the gap between music and the audience by disclosing their stories behind the lyrics at every venue along the way. From Kerrville Folk Fest main stage and 30A Songwriters Festival to listening rooms throughout the United States, Ben and Kassie have been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. Having been recent winners of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest at the Red Lodge Songwriter Festival, Goldpine continues to stay true to their vision from the beginning and stands out while doing so. Presented the “Discovery Award” in 2018 by acclaimed music critic Robert K. Oermann (MusicRow Magazine), the duo’s bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting.
Goldpine is set to perform their debut AMERICANAFEST showcase this month amongst a year full of shows throughout the country.
CATCH GOLDPINE LIVE:
| DATE | CITY/STATE | VENUE |
| Friday, September 8 | Bristol, TN | Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion |
| Wednesday, September 13 | Lexington, KY | Red Barn Radio |
| Friday, September 15 | Grass Lake, MI | Green Wood Coffee House |
| Saturday, September 16 | Lake Orion, MI | 20 Front Street |
| Sunday, September 17 | Crestline, OH | Crestline Harvest Festival |
| Wednesday, September 20 | Nashville, TN | Firehouse Gastropark Americanafest Party: The Analog Hotel |
| Friday, September 22 | Nashville, TN | Official AMERICANAFEST Showcase: The 5 Spot |
| Thursday, September 28 | Decatur, AL | The Princess Theatre |