With their latest single ‘Turn Around’, Lottery Winners have once again proven their versatility, offering yet another taste of what promises to be a standout album. Premiering this morning on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show with Scott Mills, the track comes as the latest single from their highly anticipated album KOKO, due for release on March 21st, 2025.
‘Turn Around’ is anthemic in nature, showcasing the band’s ability to blend emotionally charged lyrics with upbeat, crowd-pleasing melodies. While Lottery Winners are known for writing deeply emotional songs about topics such as anxiety and self-discovery, this single takes a different direction—serving as an irresistible, feel-good pop anthem designed to get fans dancing. It’s a perfect example of the band’s knack for creating music that’s both emotionally resonant and fun, a balance that runs throughout their catalog.
The accompanying music video, which will premiere tomorrow (Thursday, February 13th) at 7pm, offers something often lacking in modern pop music: an instructional dance routine. Frontman Thom Rylance shares his vision for the track’s impact: “My vision is 50,000 people in the summer all moving together and doing the dance moves. Like an indie YMCA… Like a sexy Cha Cha Slide… Like a less cool Black Lace. Sometimes you just have to write a song because it feels good. And it does.”
This infectious energy is a hallmark of the KOKO era. ‘Turn Around’ follows a string of promising singles, including ‘Dirt and Gold’ featuring Frank Turner, ‘UFO’, ‘Superpower’, and ‘You Again’, which also featured Reverend & The Makers and became the band’s first radio hit. With collaborations from the likes of Shed Seven and even Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, KOKO is shaping up to be an album that blends indie sensibilities with mainstream appeal in a way only Lottery Winners can.
The band’s success continues to snowball with their upcoming UK tour, which will see them headline venues across the country throughout February and March. Notably, they’ll be supporting Frank Turner at his 3000th show at Alexandra Palace in London. But that’s not all—the quartet also has a summer tour supporting none other than Robbie Williams. This serendipitous connection came after Williams heard ‘You Again’ on BBC Radio 2, praised it, and reached out to the band via Instagram. The rest, as they say, is history. Soon, Lottery Winners will be gracing huge stages across the UK and Europe, including London’s Emirates Stadium and Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium.
This summer tour with Robbie Williams is the perfect springboard for Lottery Winners, giving them the opportunity to reach a whole new audience. With Williams’ recent biopic Better Man introducing him to a wider global fanbase, this partnership is guaranteed to help elevate the band’s profile and expand their reach even more than they could have initially imagined.
After the success of their previous album Anxiety Replacement Therapy, which hit No. 1 on the charts in May 2023, Lottery Winners are on the rise, attracting even more attention with each release. With a fanbase that spans across the UK and beyond, and a history of sold-out shows—like their three-night stand at Manchester Academy over Christmas 2024—the release of KOKO is poised to push the band even further into the spotlight.
The band, consisting of Thom Rylance (vocals, guitar), Katie Lloyd (bass, vocals), Rob Lally (guitar), and Joe Singleton (drums), are well-known for their energetic and entertaining live shows, having played to over half a million people in 2024 alone. Their success has been nothing short of a “15-year overnight sensation” story, with comparisons to iconic British acts like Pulp and Elbow.
As Lottery Winners continue to expand their fanbase, it’s clear that KOKO is more than just another album—it’s a declaration that they are here to stay.
Tickets for the band’s upcoming headline tour are available now via Ticketmaster. Don’t miss your chance to catch this dynamic, hardworking band live on stage. With singles like ‘Turn Around’ already making waves, the future is looking bright for Lottery Winners.
