THE FRONT ROW

Kent duo The Worry People return with their most emotionally charged and sonically expansive single to date. “Gold” doesn’t just revisit old wounds, it cauterises them. It’s the sound of moving on, not with a whisper but with a roar.

After flirting with alt-pop vulnerability on tracks like “Naked” and the frantic stomp of “Stamp,” “Gold” finds Sam Stewart and Ryan Dodd fully dialling up the intensity. The result? A sound that sits somewhere between The Amazons’ early thunder and Deaf Havana in their Old Souls era, bold, bruised, and built to be screamed back from a sweaty crowd.

Produced by Charlie at Magpie Studios, “Gold” layers muscular riffs over a bed of brooding verses, creating a push-pull tension that never lets up. Stewart’s vocal delivery is soaked in grit but never loses clarity, letting lines land like punches: direct, honest, and laced with pain. There’s an edge of desperation, but it’s undercut by defiance, the kind that comes from closing the door on something toxic for good.

This track’s roots are deep in personal history. “It really should have been released after our fourth EP,” Sam admits, referencing its thematic connection to an earlier chapter in the band’s evolution. But its delayed release feels timely, “Gold” is the sound of perspective. There’s distance in the lyrics, but also reflection, maturity, and a refusal to be dragged backwards.

Musically, it’s a triumph of balance. Dodd’s drumming underpins the track with restless energy, never overplaying, always anchoring, while the guitar work shifts from delicate introspection to full-blown catharsis. Think Mallory Knox when they stopped playing it safe, or early Lower Than Atlantis before the gloss kicked in.

But what sets “Gold” apart is its emotional weight. This isn’t heartbreak for heartbreak’s sake, it’s an exorcism. It’s the kind of track that finds you when you’re not looking for it, sticks to your ribs, and demands a few repeat listens before it lets go.

With a run of summer shows including a headline at The Glasshouse in Kent and a Belladrum Festival slot on the horizon, The Worry People are clearly gaining momentum. “Gold” won’t just add to the hype, it’ll supercharge it.

In a scene that’s often all polish and no punch, “Gold” is refreshingly unfiltered. It’s big without being bloated, emotional without being cliché, and fierce without losing its footing. The Worry People might still be climbing, but with tracks like this, they’re already striking gold.

For Fans Of: Deaf Havana (Old Souls), The Amazons, Mallory Knox
Release Date: 6th June 2025
Live Tip: Don’t miss them at Belladrum or their Glasshouse headline — “Gold” was made for that closing set moment.