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FROM FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM
ONE
OUT FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
NASHVILLE, TN — Formerly known as My One and Only, Benjamin and Kassie Wilson have reimagined their “southern-soul,” “curious-grit” and emotionally honest lyrics into Americana duo, Goldpine. After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, they are preparing to release their self-produced debut LP — One — on Friday, August 26. Today, they give us the first taste of what’s to come with their lead single “Wander Away.”
With this fresh start, Goldpine wasted no time showing what they stand for. “Wander Away,” is somewhat of a public service announcement about mental health. “We explored the ideas of separating yourself from worries and giving yourself a break,” Ben shares. “I think it’s so important that when we are in a place where we feel like we are in need, maybe that is the exact time to reach out to others who are also in need.”
“Goldpine is folksy and falls within the Americana genre but their musical arrangements
are very innovative and eclectic.” — Melissa Clarke, Americana Highways, July 7, 2022
Accompanied by a film-inspired lyric video that serves as a wholesome introduction to the married couple; the track begins with a soft picking guitar, alongside Ben & Kassie’s unmistakable harmonies, leading up to a fuller sound that showcases Kassie’s powerhouse of a voice.
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. Veterans of making music, Ben and Kassie put their hearts and souls into this album. One is a snapshot of this season of their lives — symbolizing a new beginning and an homage to the halcyon journey of My One and Only — leading them to where they are now. Laced with bold vocal harmonies and fervent lyrics, One is the perfect introduction to Goldpine.
As their music evolved, 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 festivals like 30A Songwriting Festival and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, to listening rooms throughout the United States, Ben and Kassie have been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. Finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Folk Competition, the duo’s bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting. Presented the “Discovery Award” in 2018 by acclaimed music critic Robert K. Oermann (Music Row Magazine), Ben and Kassie declared performance as their love-share to the world, and since then, have maintained the love and commitment they put into their shows.
Staying true to their vision from the very beginning, Goldpine continues to stand out. With their debut album of “heart-wrenching songs about loss, raucous tunes about how music is perceived as an art, and short songs about being over-zealous” on the way, 2022 shows an auspicious future for the pair.
One track listing:
“Wander Away”
“I Still Miss Someone”
“When I Get to Heaven”
I Think of You”
“About my Baby”
“Running Me”
“Bones Like a Bird”
“Pretend Not to Know”
“Fresh Legs”
“I Brought a Knife”
“Wander Away” is available for Stream or Download