“Anchored in Love”

Gold Anchor emerged in 2013, born from a chance encounter at a friend's jam session in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, where vocalist, guitarist, and songstress Lauren Conn crossed paths with drummer and percussionist Marcos Beltran. Their musical connection was immediate, and it soon blossomed into a band and a deep personal relationship. Together, they embarked on a journey to Puerto Rico, where they lived for two years until Hurricane Maria brought them back to Los Angeles, where they’ve spent the past decade playing captivating shows and building their sound. 

Blending indie rock with Americana charm and singer-songwriter soul, Gold Anchor crafts songs that delve into themes of love, longing, joy, and life’s introspective moments. Their music is richly layered, featuring the melodic artistry of longtime friend and collaborator Pelle Hillström (Teleskopes), the evocative violin work of film composer, songwriter, and collaborator Melisa McGregor and the recent addition of bassist Michael Williams (1919 and Speed Luxury) whose dynamic playing adds depth and groove to the band's evolving sound.

Their upcoming album, The Space Within, recorded in 2022 at The War on Drugs’ Los Angeles studio, promises to be their most ambitious work yet. Engineered and mixed by Austin Asvanonda, mastered by Grammy Award-winning Gavin Lurssen, and co-produced by Jeremiah Gray and Gold Anchor, this new collection of songs captures the heart and soul of their decade-long journey, offering fans a deeply resonant musical experience. Stay tuned for its highly anticipated release.

Gold Anchor debuted with their single Flower Child in 2014, a track produced by Paul Gagliardi and polished to perfection by Hein Hoven. In 2020, they unveiled their EP Somewhere to Land, recorded in Los Angeles at EMP Studios. This project was shaped under the skilled hands of engineer and co-producer Lynne Earls, Vice President of the Recording Academy’s LA Chapter, and mastered by Darren Boling. 

Their recent single releases from their upcoming album, The Space Within, include “Fountains of Love,” Colors,” “Speak To Me,” and their newest single, “To Be With You,” released on May 8, 2025.