Gold Child is the Los Angeles-based alt-pop/country project of singer-songwriter Emily Fehler, blending heartfelt storytelling with ethereal, shimmering soundscapes. Emily’s journey in music began early- she first performed for an audience at the age of four and by nine was captivating crowds with pop and country covers as part of various performing groups.
During her high school years, Emily honed her craft as a prolific songwriter, channeling her passion for music into creating her own voice. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, she rediscovered her love for country music, drawn to the timeless melodies and raw emotion of legends like Patsy Cline and the great female troubadours of country’s golden era.
Inspired by the classics yet eager to leave her own mark, Emily infused her songwriting with modern, atmospheric textures, crafting a sound that feels both nostalgic and innovative. This unique blend of heartfelt country roots and alt-pop sensibility became the foundation of Gold Child, a project that celebrates storytelling, emotion, and sonic exploration in equal measure.
'“…the pristine vocalist pays homage to their gift for melody, but adds swirling, immersive production to the mix. In “Like You Used To,” she evokes the spacious vibe of Harris’ Red Dirt Girl as she laments the ebb and flow of an infatuation. It’s a priceless performance worthy of her stage name. -Rolling Stone
“She might be from Brooklyn, but the steel guitars driving this track give it an Americana feel that's part relaxing day on the seaside and part spending the evening under the stars on the ranch. The stars and the planets aligned when [‘In Between’ ] was written to make it an instant classic.” -Refinery 29
“Lushly laced with reverb, pedal steel and background harmonies… There’s a lovely, softly focused haze to ‘Roses,’ which dovetails with her swooning voice and nostalgic songwriting.” -Rolling Stone
“The melancholic ‘In Between’ shows off a real sense of classic ’70s country, but with a modern twist and a dreamlike atmosphere that makes it clear why people have also compared her to Mazzy Star and Angel Olsen.” -Brooklyn Vegan
“[Fehler] has managed to craft a beautiful collection of meaningful songs that will resonate with countless people, as we all drift along in a world that seems to carry on outside of our control.” -Audiofemme
“If you're looking for the perfect song to celebrate the final days of spring fading into the hazy days of summer, look no further than ‘Roses.’” -Wide Open Country
"Gold Child's ambitious new single, "White Water" is a stunning step in the right direction. Gold Child, who has been breaking new ground for the better course of the year, delights on her latest piece that resonates with a melodic enchantment that will have you eager to hear more." -PASTE MAGAZINE
"We can't wait to hear what else Gold Child has up their sleeve for 2017. We're on the edge of our seats." -PASTE MAGAZINE
"The beauty of music is that it so often exists as a dichotomy between its intangibility and overwhelming ability to make us feel. Through sound alone and with no personal connection or previous knowledge, we can identify and empathize with an artist’s pain, ecstasy, heartbreak and tragedy. Gold Child exemplifies this powerful contradiction with their latest single..." -ATWOOD MAGAZINE
"If you’ve had any past misgivings about country music, do yourself a favor: throw them in the trash and take a first listen below to “Tides”, by Gold Child. It will surely change your mind." -AUDIOFEMME