Ethan Gold and Charlie Chalk

“Essential New Music.” – The Sunday Times
“Emotions delivered with an unfiltered, glaring legibility.” – Pitchfork

Ethan Gold is a songwriter, film composer, and poet, operating at the intersection of indie rock and experimental pop, or “art rock for hermits” as he calls it on the playlist of some of his favorite music. On May 22, 2026, he will release Earth City 2: Nightfolk, the second chapter in a trilogy following Earth City 1: The Longing — an emotionally charged, nocturnal record already rolling out through a steady stream of singles and videos.

Across his career, Gold has released seven albums, including three film soundtracks (Don’t Let Go, The Song of Sway Lake, Adventures of Power), a primitive synth album Expanses: Teenage Synthstrumentals, and the covers collection Live Undead Bedroom Closet Covers. Prior to releasing his praised debut Songs From a Toxic Apartment, he produced and arranged Elvis Perkins’ debut album Ash Wednesday.