This week's PBS Feature Album is Way To The Sun, the sophomore album by award-winning duo Minor Gold.
Blending sixth sense harmonies with sun-dappled folk-rock, Minor Gold is made up of vocalists and guitarists Dan Parsons (AUS) & Tracy McNeil (CAN). Since the release of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album in August 2023, Minor Gold have been steadily carving a name for themselves on the international stage. Rooted in timeless folk and rich harmonies, their music has resonated across borders, leading to international touring and a standout support slot with The Teskey Brothers and a Folk Award win in the 2024 Queensland Music Awards, solidifying their reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging acts.
Minor Gold’s Way To The Sun marks a defining chapter in the duo’s creative evolution. Written across Australia and North America, this sun-drenched collection of songs showcases Dan Parsons and Tracy McNeil at their most assured - blending evocative songwriting with rich harmonies and a stripped-back acoustic sound that glows with warmth and clarity. Across ten tracks, Way To The Sun traces a path of movement, connection, and personal insight, all underscored by the unmistakable synergy between two artists completely in step.
The album was recorded over five days in the summer of 2024 at Ultimate Hair Farm, a studio tucked beneath a rented house in the hills of Glendale, California. Far from a sterile recording space, the studio has a laid-back charm - cool, unassuming, and buzzing with creative energy. Between takes, the crew shared barbecues, afternoon hangs, and dips in the pool, soaking in the Southern California sun while shaping the relaxed, organic feel that defines the record. It was the first album ever recorded in that space, and it carries the imprint of that inaugural spirit - fresh, intimate, and full of possibility.
Minor Gold are touring North America in Spring/Summer 2025 for a coast-to-coast tour, celebrating the release of Way To The Sun, followed by a national Australian album tour kicking off in September.
Tune in all this week to hear tracks from Way To The Sun and PBS Members have the chance to win a copy of the album on vinyl: simply email your name and membership number to before midnight Sunday August 17.
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TOP TRACKS WE'RE LOVING THIS WEEK
Stella Donnelly - Baths
Shepparton Airplane - Stereo Youth
Osees - Abomination
Máquina Peligrosa - Chased By Goons
The Prize - From The Night
YARA - Common Sense
Closet Yi - Haewool
Marley Del Prete - Sacred Heart
Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, Macie Stewart - Stone Piece I
Stella Anning - Watching You As You Fall
