Tara Craig and Goodbye Beautiful unleash double single ‘Flood the Zone | Gilded Bastards’ — A fiery call to action benefiting ACLU and The Trevor Project

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Submitted by Tara Craig.

In a powerful display of musical activism, genre-bending artist Tara Craig and collaborator Goodbye Beautiful announce the release of their double single, “Flood the Zone | Gilded Bastards.” This limited edition 7-inch vinyl and digital release is more than just music; it’s a direct response to current social and political landscapes, with all profits dedicated to the vital work of the ACLU and The Trevor Project.

Available for purchase on BandCamp Friday, Dec. 5, this release arrives at a critical moment, leveraging the platform’s fee-waived structure to maximize impact for its chosen charities.

The double single showcases two distinct yet complementary facets of modern resistance:

• “Gilded Bastards” unleashes unbridled rage. With raw, biting lyrics, the track is a direct indictment of systemic corruption, powerful oligarchs and the pervasive injustices that shape our world. Its aggressive, hard-hitting sound is a battle cry for accountability and a fierce refusal to stand idly by.

• “Flood the Zone” counters with irresistible joy. This vibrant, energetic anthem champions the power of community, love and collective positivity as the ultimate act of defiance. It’s a call to overwhelm despair with connection, to build networks where tyrants can’t thrive. The track embodies the philosophy that joy itself can be a revolutionary force, inspiring listeners to unite and find strength in shared purpose.

“We believe that true resistance requires both confronting what’s wrong and vigorously building what’s right,” says Craig. “The ACLU is on the front lines, fighting the legal battles against injustice, while The Trevor Project provides crucial support for LGBTQ+ youth, helping them find their own ‘irresistible joy’ in a world that often tries to dim their light.”

The limited edition 7-inch vinyl will be a collector’s item, symbolizing a tangible contribution to civil liberties and LGBTQ+ rights. Fans are encouraged to purchase on BandCamp on Friday, Dec. 5, where 100% of profits from sales will directly benefit these two organizations.

“Flood the Zone | Gilded Bastards” is a testament to the power of music as a catalyst for change, inviting listeners to engage with both their anger and their hope, and to turn both into actionable support.

Release details:

• Artists: Tara Craig and Goodbye Beautiful.

• Release title: “Flood the Zone | Gilded Bastards.”

• Format: Limited edition 7-inch vinyl and digital singles.

• Release date: BandCamp Friday, Dec. 5.

• Beneficiaries: ACLU and The Trevor Project (all profits).

• Purchase link: https://goodbyebeautifulandtaracraig.bandcamp.com/album/flood-the-zone-gilded-bastards.

Tara Craig is an award-winning, Americana-indie folk-pop, singer-songwriter based in Friday Harbor, WA.

Goodbye, Beautiful is the evolving project of musician and producer Marco Arroyo, blending pop energy with atmospheric melancholy and emotional depth.

The American Civil Liberties Union works in courts, Legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.