About
From the cassette tape underbelly of downtown Tucson, Arizona, comes the Golden Boots!
Founded in 2002 by artists Ryen Eggleston and Dimitri Manos, Golden Boots blends lo-fi, ragged folk, and pop rock with a deep, playful deconstruction of American roots music. Over the years, the duo has been joined by various collaborators, infusing their performances and recordings with a diverse and charismatic energy. What unites all Golden Boots’ output is a spirited approach to blending indie and punk-country influences with the raw, earthy sounds of Americana.
The latest Golden Boots album: Liquid Ranch
Liquid Ranch embodies the signature Golden Boots sound: a fusion of the late ’80s/early ’90s lo-fi movement and cassette culture, combined with ’70s country elements. The result is a collection of songs with infectious hooks, raw harmonies, and a distinct, rambling sonic landscape filled with absurdities and the occasionally dark wreckage of the American psyche.
Golden Boots’ live performances have spanned the USA, Mexico, France, Germany, the UK, and Belgium. Throughout the years, they’ve shared the stage with some amazing artists, including: Television Personalities, The Chills, Calvin Johnson, Jeffery Lewis, Dirty Projectors, Little Wings, Cat Power, Magnolia Electric Co., The Microphones, LAKE, John Doe, Giant Sand, Poster Children, Greg Turner, and Dr. Dog.
What others are saying:
“…appealing, low-fi indie rock baked in the Southwest sun… overflowing with ramshackle charm.” - Brooklyn Vegan
“There’s stuff out there that not all eyes and radar detect. We have the Golden Boots for those very delicate needs.” - Paste Magazine
“Replace Nashville with Tucson, Arizona, and you’ve got a working starting point for Golden Boots…” - Rosy Overdrive
“Southwesterners come off like spaced-out cowboys, lassoing bleeps and bloops and riding off on country deconstruction into some warped sunset.” - Pop Matters
“Golden Boots have released a respected body of work with a sound that would fit well on a mixtape containing Alex Chilton, The Clean, Beck, Flying Burrito Brothers, The Meat Puppets, early Flaming Lips, and the Monkees.” - It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine
“Shades of psychedelia… shot through with desert-fried country a la Meat Puppets or Giant Sand.” - Tucson Weekly
“Lo-fi, shabby-chic, alt-country group… that sounds like Wilco stripped of the polish.” - Willamette Weekly
“Golden Boots have an edgy feel, like Beck meets Tom Waits. The songs exude a raw sense of natural discovery, both in the vocals and instrumentation.” - Abus Dangerouex Magazine
“Golden Boots… of the Brian Wilson Orchestral school of pop mutations and… the Beatles’ symphonic drug experiment.” - Stranded In Stereo
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Check out our releases at our bandcamp page
Founded in 2002 by artists Ryen Eggleston and Dimitri Manos, Golden Boots blends lo-fi, ragged folk, and pop rock with a deep, playful deconstruction of American roots music. Over the years, the duo has been joined by various collaborators, infusing their performances and recordings with a diverse and charismatic energy. What unites all Golden Boots’ output is a spirited approach to blending indie and punk-country influences with the raw, earthy sounds of Americana.
The latest Golden Boots album: Liquid Ranch
Liquid Ranch embodies the signature Golden Boots sound: a fusion of the late ’80s/early ’90s lo-fi movement and cassette culture, combined with ’70s country elements. The result is a collection of songs with infectious hooks, raw harmonies, and a distinct, rambling sonic landscape filled with absurdities and the occasionally dark wreckage of the American psyche.
Golden Boots’ live performances have spanned the USA, Mexico, France, Germany, the UK, and Belgium. Throughout the years, they’ve shared the stage with some amazing artists, including: Television Personalities, The Chills, Calvin Johnson, Jeffery Lewis, Dirty Projectors, Little Wings, Cat Power, Magnolia Electric Co., The Microphones, LAKE, John Doe, Giant Sand, Poster Children, Greg Turner, and Dr. Dog.
What others are saying:
“…appealing, low-fi indie rock baked in the Southwest sun… overflowing with ramshackle charm.” - Brooklyn Vegan
“There’s stuff out there that not all eyes and radar detect. We have the Golden Boots for those very delicate needs.” - Paste Magazine
“Replace Nashville with Tucson, Arizona, and you’ve got a working starting point for Golden Boots…” - Rosy Overdrive
“Southwesterners come off like spaced-out cowboys, lassoing bleeps and bloops and riding off on country deconstruction into some warped sunset.” - Pop Matters
“Golden Boots have released a respected body of work with a sound that would fit well on a mixtape containing Alex Chilton, The Clean, Beck, Flying Burrito Brothers, The Meat Puppets, early Flaming Lips, and the Monkees.” - It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine
“Shades of psychedelia… shot through with desert-fried country a la Meat Puppets or Giant Sand.” - Tucson Weekly
“Lo-fi, shabby-chic, alt-country group… that sounds like Wilco stripped of the polish.” - Willamette Weekly
“Golden Boots have an edgy feel, like Beck meets Tom Waits. The songs exude a raw sense of natural discovery, both in the vocals and instrumentation.” - Abus Dangerouex Magazine
“Golden Boots… of the Brian Wilson Orchestral school of pop mutations and… the Beatles’ symphonic drug experiment.” - Stranded In Stereo
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Check out our releases at our bandcamp page
