Single Review: The Lottery Winners Ft Frank Turner – Dirt and Gold (Inc Official Video)


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The Lottery Winners are kicking off 2025 in style with their latest single, ‘Dirt and Gold‘, an anthemic masterpiece featuring the ever-reliable Frank Turner.

The track, taken from their highly anticipated new album KOKO (out 21st March via Modern Sky), showcases the band’s knack for blending heartfelt lyrics with rousing melodies.

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From the first note, ‘Dirt and Gold‘ delivers on its promise of passion and intensity. Thom Rylance’s unmistakable vocals set the tone, but it’s the addition of Frank Turner’s raw yet melodic delivery that elevates the chorus to a level of pure euphoria.

The music video, filmed at the iconic Salford Lads Club, adds an unexpected twist to the song’s narrative. What starts as a traditional collaboration evolves into a playful showdown in a boxing gym, culminating in an ending that will leave fans grinning.

Rylance himself described Turner as the perfect collaborator for this song, and it’s easy to see why, the synergy between the two artists is electric. Turner, in turn, was effusive in his praise for The Lottery Winners, calling them “One of those bands that remind you why you fell in love with music in the first place.” This mutual admiration translates into a performance that feels genuine and deeply resonant.

Dirt and Gold‘ also signals the start of a monumental year for the Leigh-based quartet. With ‘KOKO’ an album whose title reflects their unwavering spirit, “Keep On Keeping On“, set to release in March, the band is poised to build on the success of their 2023 chart-topping album, ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy‘.

Their upcoming headline UK/EU tour and a high-profile spot supporting Frank Turner for his 3,000th show at London’s Alexandra Palace will keep them busy. And as if that weren’t enough, the band has scored the gig of a lifetime: supporting Robbie Williams on his massive UK and EU stadium tour. The opportunity came after their Radio 2 A-list single ‘You Again‘ caught Robbie’s attention, leading to a whirlwind friendship between Rylance and the pop icon.

The Lottery Winners’ rise has been nothing short of meteoric. From selling out three nights at Manchester Academy to playing for over half a million people in 2024, they’ve done it the hard way too, through relentless touring and an infectious connection with their fans. ‘Dirt and Gold‘ is yet another example of their ability to craft songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

With ‘KOKO’ on the horizon and an unstoppable momentum behind them, The Lottery Winners are proving that their journey from dirt to gold is far from over.

The Lottery Winners are hitting the road hard in 2025, see dates below.


 

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