Goldfinch - I Don't Want Your Love

​Goldfinch

I Don't Want Your Love
self-released; 2024

By Dan Weston
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Goldfinch, an indie rock outfit emerging from San Antonio in 2024, channels the raw energy of grief into their latest single, "I Don’t Want Your Love." Fronted by vocalist Tony Shepherd and guitarist Carlos Rodriguez, the band crafts a sound that feels like a throwback to the early 2000s garage rock revival while carving out its own emotional terrain. Born from Shepherd’s personal struggles, the track pulses with the catharsis of anger, blending introspection with a driving, anthemic spirit.

Recorded at MR Studios in Austin, Texas, "I Don’t Want Your Love" opens with a sparse, almost gospel-like atmosphere, Shepherd’s voice hovering over minimal instrumentation. But the track doesn’t linger in reverence for long—once the guitars kick in, a shift takes place, pivoting into a sound that immediately recalls The Strokes at their peak. There’s an undeniable nod to Julian Casablancas in Shepherd’s vocal delivery, with a slight amp distortion that imbues the track with a familiar, unpolished edge.

The song doesn’t veer far from the expected path—its structure unfolds predictably—but Goldfinch leans into that comfort, focusing instead on delivering tight, hook-laden melodies and earnest performances. The guitars bristle with a jagged charm, and the rhythm section keeps the momentum steady, creating a backdrop that feels as much a tribute to the garage rock revival as it does an invitation to join its lineage.

While "I Don’t Want Your Love" may not reinvent the wheel, it serves as a potent reminder of the enduring appeal of that stripped-down, guitar-driven sound. Goldfinch manages to evoke the grit and swagger of bands like The Kills and Arctic Monkeys without losing sight of the deeply personal narrative at the song’s core. For anyone still nostalgic for the era when leather jackets and dirty amps reigned supreme, Goldfinch’s latest effort feels like a heartfelt continuation of that legacy.​

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