Gold Celeste Delivers Dream-Pop Magic Live On KEXP

Norwegian psychedelic-pop outfit Gold Celeste recently visited the KEXP studios to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album, The Glow. Recorded in July and released this fall, the session features the band performing the hazy, sun-drenched classics that first put them on the international indie map. Led by the ethereal vocals of Simen Hallset, the four-song set includes fan favorites “Time of Your Life” and “Grand New Spin,” showcasing the lush arrangements and lo-fi textures that define their sound. The performance comes as the band concludes their first-ever North American tour alongside Vinyl Williams, a run that also highlighted material from their brand-new Rendezvous EP. Between the sweeping synth layers and vintage guitar tones, the session serves as a perfect testament to the band’s enduring ability to create immersive, transcendental pop.