Golden Goddess Recruits 40 Artists To Develop Her 20-Track Album
“20 Reasons To Live” – Donating All Proceeds To American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Album Cover by: GDLK
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Golden Goddess, an electronic dance music producer from the Portland, Oregon area is lighting up the overcast skies with not just her music but her altruistic dedication to helping people in her community via her new album “20 Reasons To Live“, – a twenty track album which includes 40 different acts, artists, producers, instrumentalists, singers, and songwriters.
pictured: Golden Goddess at Goddess Awakening Music & Arts Festival 2022
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As the release of the album may be an ending chapter to 2022, we feel the crescendo leading up to this point cannot be correctly illuminated without highlighting some golden musical moments over the year that had a direct influence on the album, and her career respectively.
From working safety teams at Okeechobee Festival in Florida, to debuting in several states over the last year (Utah, Arkansas, Tennessee, Colorado), to playing festivals locally, regionally, and nationally. She has been travelling, seeing the country, and meeting people from all walks of life. These experiences alone is enough to inspire and manifest a passion in caring for one another inside someone. For her, it is natural.
Her latest and freshest musical venture is titled ‘20 Reasons To Live‘, a twenty-track body of work including 40 different artists, spanning from dubstep to electro and freeform subgenres of bass music. The entirety of the album was solely dedicated to bring awareness, spotlight, and put a hyper-focus on suicide prevention.
The album ‘20 Reasons To Live‘ shines brilliantly with familiar faces we have covered here in the storm and new faces we haven’t yet, so we are always thrilled to provide coverage for such a good cause for likeminded friends and welcoming new friends into the storm front here at Monsoon Season.
The Pacific Northwest needs to protect Golden Goddess at all costs. She is indeed golden to her core, giving back to such an important and often overlooked cause, that affects so many (if not, everyone). Our communities and scene/industry needs more individuals like her in it. The world would be a brighter place.
Keep an eye out for her as she ascends through the underground and into the upper echelons of the industry. It’s this type of energy we all love to see in the scene. Her music is worth checking out now we have twenty more reasons to listen to Golden Goddess via her album “20 Reasons To Live”
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Interview w/
Golden Goddess
Let’s catch up with her in this exclusive interview below as she opens up about the album, the taboo topic of suicide prevention, and what we can expect from her going forward in 2023.
Q1: ‘Reasons To Live’ is jam-packed with talent, creativity, and meaning. Where did you come up with the idea for the album and what does it mean to you?
A1: If we rewind time to when ‘Golden Goddess’ was founded, I had just freed myself from a very abusive situation. It was my dream to make music, but I thought that you had to be “chosen” or that I just couldn’t do it. One day, as I was feeling suicidal after the abuse, something clicked in my brain and I made a choice. I chose to stay alive and make music to encourage other people to stay alive. It has always been my intention to write uplifting and healing music for the community, to help others feel and process emotions.
The first song I ever released was called ‘United in Silence,’ which is dedicated to domestic abuse survivors and people who struggle with self injury. You will find ‘United in Silence’ on the new album ‘Reasons to Live’ – this song holds a special place in my heart. From my experience, there is nothing more powerful than using our voice to heal the community and convince someone not to end their life. While the original multi-genre album ’20 Reasons to Live’ was made by over 40 artists and musicians was very special, I started to feel like it was not a fully cohesive project, being that it was filled with so many different music styles. That’s when I decided to update and re-master the album with only the EDM tracks, and title it ‘Reasons to Live‘.
The topics of Suicide Prevention and Freedom from Abuse are very important to me and resonate with my own journey, and I hope to reach others who feel they are struggling with similar experiences and make them feel less alone and uplifted. I hope to inspire you to feel powerful enough to leave unhealthy relationships, stay alive, keep fighting, and strive to be a better person every day. Be kind to yourself, always.
I have also lost friends and family members to suicide, which we all know is never easy. Their souls live on but the pain never goes away. This album, ‘Reasons to Live’ is meant to heal your heart from these challenging moments, whether you have lost someone or struggled in your own life.
Q2: What is your message to the world and those who are suffering in silence and need this music to make it through the day?
A2: Music is so powerful it honestly makes me emotional. The connection we experience at festivals and the emotions we feel through the music and lyrics can heal souls. My main message is to stay alive, reach out to friends or resources if you need help, feel safe to express your emotions, and never give up. Find peace and beauty in small moments. We can make the world a better place by being kind to each other. These songs are written from my soul to yours and I hope they make your struggle a little easier.
Q3: As we are halfway through 2025, have you accomplished or progressed on any new goals as of late?
A3: 2025 has already been a pivotal year for my brand and I am so grateful. I released my first music video ever called ‘Keep Your Heart Safe’ with Acer Vantes, and announced our new duo project called GOLDEN ANGELS. We already have tons of melodic and uplifting soul music lined up to release soon.
In March, I hosted my annual suicide prevention fundraiser and raised $2400 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In July, I am taking my annual ‘Halloween in July’ show on tour to new cities, Spokane and Las Vegas! And in August I will be hosting my first domestic violence workshop at a local festival.
Link to donate to AFSP: (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
Q4: What can your fans, listeners, and our audience expect from you in 2023 musically?
A4: You will be seeing lots of new music coming from Golden Goddess (GG), my side project Golden Angels, and a new rap identity! I am in the process of filming more music videos, and planning to host many more events. I look forward to connecting with the community more on important topics such as freedom from abuse and suicide prevention. Right now, I am looking forward to performing at Electric Forest, Dancefestopia, Ohm on the Range, and many more. Cheers to another amazing year and thank you for supporting my music vision.
Tickets to Dancefestopia: (Use code UNITY5 at checkout when purchasing Dancefestopia tickets to support our art) https://www.dancefestopia.com/tickets
By the end of this year, you will see new music and exciting announcements from me. I will continue pouring my love into the music and I’m excited to watch the magic unfold.
Tracklist: (Album Artwork by Devan Martinez)
1. Love Stays Alive – Golden Goddess (prod. Acer Vantes)
2. Feelings Inside – Golden Goddess (prod. üfonic)
3. Blue Lotus (I Come Alive) – Golden Goddess (prod. Lyk Magic)
4. Edge of Everything – Golden Goddess (prod. üfonic)
5. Old Soul – Golden Goddess (prod. üfonic)
6. United in Silence – Golden Goddess
7. Sense of Self – Golden Goddess (prod. Farukon)
8. Stars Align – Golden Goddess (prod. S.W.)
More Words From Golden Goddess
We love you, we see you, we hear you, we believe you, we want you to live, we want you to find healing, and I know you can. The universe has your back, and you have the potential to overcome any challenges and tap into the magic of manifestation. I believe in you. We need to always remember to uplift each other as a community and create a safe space for everyone to heal (and feel) however they may need. Your life is essential and important. Have Hope.
All royalties from streaming these suicide prevention tracks will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (a non-profit), where the money will be used to help support and uplift people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts.
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