Song Recommendation: “Getting to Know the End” by T. Gold (2026)

T. Gold’s album, stacked with delightfully off-kilter Americana/folk-tinged tunes, could not possibly have a better name to convey the entire vibe of the project: Life is a Wonder and It’s Cruel. A true “best of times, worst of times,” kind of sentiment, to be sure and one that plays out, song after song as it floats between euphoric and depressive states wtih a singular fluidity. Opening track, which I’m highlighting here, also showcases the incredible and restrained musicianship shown throughout: coasting on a twangy little guitar riff and simple drumkit beat, it takes a moment to appreciate the more esoteric touches: the zippy little solo synth, the digitally manipulated backing vocals, the way it cuts off so suddenly at the end. It’s so easygoing that it’s easy to forget the driving sentiment behind the song: of “getting to know” not just the end, but total oblivion. Best and worst of times indeed.