Are they punk? Are they hardcore? Melodic Hardcore?
One thing I do know is that they are original. It's hard to put a finger on the
band’s sound, pulling elements from trashy skate punk stalwarts from years
past and combining that sound with technical riffs, angular chord shapes,
non traditional song structures and elements from post and math rock.
Singer Ben Kotin’s smart and clean melodies consist of equal parts emotion
and aggression at the exact right moments. They keep the listener
pleasantly awaiting what’s around the corner. They are not afraid to break
the mold, shake things up and do things their own way.
Such Gold was formed in 2009 in Rochester, NY and was steeped in the
region's tradition for quality punk, melodic hardcore bands and the DIY ethic.
The band quickly released a demo, followed by a series of EPs and 7”s on
various labels. In 2012 the band released their full length debut
Misadventures on label Razor and Tie, produced by the renowned Steve
Evetts (Kid Dynamite, Saves the Day, Hatebreed). The LP reached #6 on the
Billboard Heatseekers chart and brought the band instant acclaim with
both the hardcore and pop punk scenes. They’ve spent equal amounts of
time touring both domestically and abroad with the likes of Strung Out, PUP,
The Story So Far, PEARS, Anti Flag and A Wilhelm Scream.