  We apply algebraic Morse theory to the Taylor resolution of a monomial ring
$R = S/I$ to obtain an $A_{\infty}$-structure on the minimal free resolution of
$R$. Using this structure we describe the vanishing of higher Massey products
in case the minimal free resolution is simplicial. Under this assumption, we
show that R is Golod if and only if the product on $\text{Tor}^S(R, k)$
vanishes. Lastly, we give two combinatorial characterizations of the Golod
property in this case.
