Craig Gould and the Noble Thieves capture raw intimacy on 'Live at Beckview Studios' EP

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Craig Gould returns with 'Live at Beckview Studios', a six-track exploration of vulnerability, presence, and the subtle power of live performance. Stripping back the layers of production that marked his earlier material, the singer-songwriter leans into the immediacy of the moment, allowing both his voice and his band, The Noble Thieves, to breathe in a way that feels unfiltered, urgent, and profoundly human.

Recorded within the warm, focused walls of Beckview Studios in Scarborough, each song unfolds with a quiet intensity, turning familiar favourites and new compositions into living, breathing narratives. There’s a sense of grit here; a texture born from the room itself, the unpolished edges of real-time playing, and the subtle imperfections that make each note resonate with authenticity. It’s the kind of intimacy that draws you in, making you feel like a witness to something both personal and universal.

The dual format offered as both audio and video further amplifies the experience. Watching the band move and react in real time adds a visual layer to the music’s natural ebb and flow, highlighting the intricate chemistry between Gould, The Noble Thieves, and the space around them. It’s a reminder that music needs to be shared in the same air and moment.

With 'Live at Beckview Studios', Craig Gould proves that true artistry often lies in both performance and presence. The EP feels like a bridge between what has been and what is to come; a raw, compelling document of a musician fully engaged with his craft, his audience, and the stories that shaped him.