AFROPUNK
“It’d be reductive to talk about genres when it comes to STL GLD. Their sonic palette is so wide, it’s probably shorter to talk about what they don’t sound like.”
BOSTON GLOBE
“[STL GLD HAS] perfected their formula over the years, and on their fourth LP, “Rock Boyega,”… we hear how much that hard work has paid off.”
BOSTON HERALD
“In the name of art, equality and the next set of national acts out of Boston, we all need to be with STL GLD.”
ABOUT
Formed in 2014 by Moe Pope and producer The Arcitype, STL GLD has earned a reputation as one of New England’s most electrifying bands, celebrated for their powerful message and exhilarating live performances.
While rooted in Hip Hop, STL GLD (pronounced STILL GOLD) defies simple categorization. Their shows weave together Hip Hop, Rock, Punk, and cinematic orchestration, creating an unforgettable experience that transcends genre.
This fearless approach quickly drew recognition, earning them “Live Artist of the Year” at the 2018 Boston Music Awards and the title of “Boston’s Best Band” from The Improper Bostonian. Their sophomore album, Torch Song—winner of the BMAs “Album of the Year” in 2017—propelled them onto stages alongside Eminem, Khalid, and The Roots.
With their third release, The New Normal, the band continued to push boundaries, forging groundbreaking collaborations with the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
The global pandemic shaped their fourth album, Rock Boyega, both in process and theme. Anchored by reflections on mental health and the search for hope in uncertain times, the record captured the weight of its moment.
‘Rock Boyega’ ultimately sets the stage for what was next to come; STL GLD’s fifth studio album, ‘Good Music For Bad Kids’. After the weight of pandemic, the band made a conscious and deliberate choice to shift from making music as a tool to cope with and express their pain, anger and rage, to an act of joy. The band returned to their early roots to pull inspiration and create an album that explores a new and exciting next chapter for STL GLD.
Notable Accomplishments
Hosted GLD FSTVL, an annual free Hip Hop Festival at Boston’s City Hall with National Headliners, and the Region’s best artists and DJs since 2023.
First Hip Hop Collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra on ‘Us’ Series
2019 “Unveiling” Surprise “The New Normal “ Album Announcement VIP Listening Event at Museum Of Fine Arts
Featured as face of Nationally-aired Boston Tourism Ad (As Seen Below)
Documentary of 3-Day Song Creation inside of Historic Building at Peabody Essex Museum
2017 Boston Music Awards ‘Album of The Year’ (‘Torch Song’)
2018 Boston Music Awards ‘Live Artist Of The Year’
2019 Boston Music Awards ‘Song Of The Year’ (“The New Normal Pt. I”)
Named “Boston’s Best Band” in 2018 by The Improper Bostonian
‘GLD LPH’ & ‘GLD II SLP’ Cannabis Strains collaboration with Cannalive Genetics
‘GLD BRW’ Beer collaboration with Bent Water Brewing Company
Multiple appearances on Sirius XM
Performance at the Boston Calling Music Festival in 2018 opening for Eminem, Khalid, Tyler The Creator & More
Multiple direct supporting performances for acts such as The Roots, Ja Rule, The LOX, Talib Kweli, Czarface & More
STL GLD & The Boston Symphony Orchestra performing “Resisting”
STL GLD Surprise Album “Unveiling” at Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Documentary of 3 days spent inside Historic Building creating an original song from scratch