Volume 1 - August 2022
“My biggest accomplishment is sticking with the dream I had since I was 7 years old.”
— Carnetta Turek
Photos by Alexis Martin / Wearing Fiorucci
WELCOME TO MY WORLD....
Now that you're here and we are here together, doesn't it feel good? I've been longing for ways to connect with you outside of social media for numerous reasons...first being, I, like you need to deal with the very real addictive nature of these apps. I want to live in the present more than I live in my version of the past or someone else's perfect version of what they did last night. It's no shade towards these platforms as they do help us share our thoughts and art in tremendous ways, but now is the time to forge connections and conversations in other areas - from newsletters to post cards :) So welcome to the club. The Gold Club Newsletter is a collection of my musings, inspirations, personal updates, music/book recs, and most importantly, it's a community of wonderful, beautiful people that I have connected with in some way over the last few years. I can't wait for you to get to know me better and for me to get to know you as well.
With love,
Gavin
Digital Vision Board 2022
GOLD VISIONS
Every year I try to get quiet and still, letting myself imagine what kind of beauty and adventure the year ahead of me might bring. At the beginning of this year, I envisioned being pregnant with ideas and creativity in a way that I have yet to experience. When I sat down to create this vision board, I was drawn to images that evoked freedom, divine feminine power, and lush nature. I hope you stop and give yourself time and space to envision and dream for the rest of your year, now that we are over half way there! It's not too late....
THE ILLUSIONS MINI-DOC
Writing has long been my way of dealing with difficult moments in life. I like to take that pain and write it; whether in a journal or in a song. I let the incredible director/producer duo, MALA FOREVER, in on my process one day while in the studio writing "ILLUSIONS" from my album MADAME GOLD. They captured some intimate creative moments between myself and main collaborator and producer, Chris Hartz at his home studio. Please take a moment to watch this little brilliant documentary that links the songwriting process to the music video shoot, and ultimately to the stage performance. It's so beautiful and I'm so happy to share these intimate moments with you.
Photo by Alexis Martin
ADVENTURES OF MADAME GOLD
Lil 2022 recap: I started off 2022 wintering hard in North Hampton, MA. It was such a nourishing and rejuvenating time for me. I lived in a quaint barn, surrounded by large trees covered with snow and the most beautiful view of the mountains. It was my own little writing retreat.
May was a significant month because I got my life in New York, honey. I love that city so much. Spent the entire month performing at little clubs (including my fav spot in BK, C'mon Everybody) writing and gallivanting through the city! Saw gorgeous exhibitions, ate delicious food, and got the energy I needed. Thank you NY for your energy!
Lately, I've been in deep creation mode, back in the studio working on multiple music projects at the same time. I'm laying a foundation of new music that will carrying me into the future with joy and ease. Besides working on new solo material (YAY) I have a few collab projects in the works that are a long time coming. Can't wait for you to hear it. Will keep sharing BTS with you here :)
MG BOOK CLUB
Been reading a ton and want to keep this momentum going. I love reading two books at a time...a non-fiction book for a morning read and then a fiction book before I go to sleep. Wanna join me? Here are two I just read and loved them both so much. Will share two books with you every newsletter :)
GOLD CLUB SOUND VOL. 1
You know I can't leave you without sharing what I've been jammin lately...will be sharing this playlist exclusively with those that are a part of the Gold Club. Hope you like and hope you dance alone in your room for hours...
