Press & Praise
“…sounds like a collision between Link Wray and the Pixies.” -Overheard on the street in Wynwood Feb. 13, 2010.
“From a slight distance, the trio’s music — ambient instrumentals laden with reverb and often performed at an unhurried pace — can sound as fragile as smoke rings. Vintage surf music and spy-movie soundtracks are the most obvious touchstones here, but Mofsky also doesn’t strain to hide his punk-rock past. “Bob Stinson” summons the ghost of the late Replacements guitarist not only in its title, but in an insistent hook that mirrors that band at its peak, something Mofsky also accomplished during his days with Quit. Meanwhile, a subtle nod to Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” appears in “The Wednesday Night Song,” the sprawling track that leads off Sirens.”
-Jake Cline, Citylink Magazine, August 6, 2010
“In between sets, we were treated to Gold Dust Lounge, a three-man band with psychedelic guitars and swayingly jam-band-worthy, highly instrumental tracks. At times, we felt like we were on the beach in the ’60s, other times at Woodstock. -Christina Borges, New Times, August 23, 2010
“Truly enjoyed your guitar playing at Books & Books tonight. I had a really rough day at work today, and your music totally relaxed me and lifted me to a happier place. Thanks! It was also nice to see so many people smiling & enjoying your music. :-)” -Karla Damian, Fan, January 21, 2011
”WOW…REALLY COOL TUNES..VERY ATMOSPHERIC AND A HUGE SOUNDING GUITAR TONE!! I WISH YOU WERE STILL AROUND HERE MAN…I’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ANOTHER GUITAR PLAYER FOR THE FATHOMS! -“Cranky” Frankie Blandino (The Fathoms) February 5, 2011
“Excellent support comes from Miami scene vet Russell Mofsky, whose local punk pedigree bleeds through the surfabilly edges of his new project, Gold Dust Lounge.” -Arielle Castillo, New Times, February 17, 2011
“Did you write that song? Wow, that’s SEXY!” -Aaron Fishbein, Producer/Guitarist, March 5, 2011
“Russell, your tunes are so lush they make me want to sin!” -Vena Paylo, Visual Artist & Designer, March 29, 2011
“Very cool…..it’s very Surf noir….like Dick Dale meets Stravinsky meets Herman Munster….makes me want to go grab a fish taco…..Keep up the cranking” -Geoff Lee, Guitarist, March 29, 2011
