Marlon Rabenreither, known by his stage name Gold Star, has spent the past decade carving out a distinctive space within LA’s underground music scene. Albums like Big Blue and Uppers and Downers introduced listeners to Rabenreither’s soulful lyricism and wistful, meandering melodies, offering a weathered take on Americana that felt both nostalgic and entirely his own. His work’s understated brilliance has drawn attention from indie heavyweights, earning him collaborations and tours with luminaries such as Mazzy Star, Phoebe Bridgers, the Black Lips, Stephen Malkmus, and most recently, Orville Peck, with whom he wrapped a US tour.
Gold Star’s forthcoming LP, How To Shoot the Moon, signals a daring departure from the shimmering Laurel Canyon-inspired jangle of Big Blue and the organ-driven ballads of Uppers and Downers. Produced by Sean O’Brien, a longtime collaborator of The National, the album dives into darker, more introspective territory, exploring themes of love, addiction, and the relentless passage of time. With shades of Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt, Rabenreither weaves an intimate, meditative narrative that feels as raw as it is poetic, offering a stark yet graceful evolution of his sound. Stay tuned as we will debut the track on AudioFuzz! Check out Big Blue below: