September 23rd 2024.
The Lottery Winners, a rising British rock band, have become close friends with some of the biggest names in music. Despite the current drought of British rock bands in the UK charts, The Lottery Winners are determined to change that with their upcoming album, KOKO. Lead singer Thom Rylance proudly boasts that they are now a "big deal" as we chat with him through Zoom, while he sits casually in a Wetherspoons in Wigan.
Their newfound success has caught the attention of icons like Frank Turner, Morrissey, and even Oasis. In fact, they have been named as the underdog support act for Oasis Live '25 by some outlets. It seems that The Lottery Winners are quickly becoming everyone's favorite band, and if you haven't heard of them yet, you definitely will soon.
Their highly anticipated album, KOKO, is set to release in February and the band has already toured with some huge names. Thom and bassist Katie Lloyd confess that all the attention is a bit overwhelming, especially from their personal heroes. "I have Noel Gallagher's number, and Chad Kroeger FaceTimes me sometimes, and it's weird," Thom laughs in disbelief.
But their success didn't happen overnight. It took years of hard work and dedication for The Lottery Winners to gain traction and get signed in 2020. Their debut self-titled album landed at number 23 in the UK charts and the track "Love Will Keep Us Together" reached a similar spot on the singles chart. It wasn't until three years later, with their album Anxiety Replacement Therapy, that the band experienced mainstream success. They credit this album as the key that opened the door for them.
But what sets The Lottery Winners apart from other bands is their vulnerability and honesty in their music. Often, the songs come from lead singer Thom's struggles with mental health and ADHD. The new album even features a track titled "Panic Attack," which Thom explains they dressed up with a kids choir and brass to create a juxtaposition of a melodic and uplifting sound with dark lyrics.
Bassist Katie describes their music as "smile music," a term given to them by a fan that they have taken to heart. Despite their newfound fame, the band remains down-to-earth and grateful for the opportunity to pursue their passion. They have worked with everyone from Nickelback to KT Tunstall and have toured with the likes of Noel Gallagher, Blossoms, and even Nickelback.
Their upcoming album release has them feeling nervous and vulnerable, despite Thom's attempts to "leak" it numerous times. "It's really scary to put anything out into the world," he confesses. "You feel really vulnerable and exposed, like 'this is a piece of me and I really hope you like it.' And if you don't, I won't be bothered, but I will be really bothered and dead upset about it."
Despite their nerves, The Lottery Winners are excited to share their new album with the world and are grateful for the opportunity to do what they love. Their lead single, "You Again," featuring Reverend & The Makers' Jon McClure, is out now and their album KOKO will be released on February 2, 2025. As they continue to make waves in the music industry, The Lottery Winners remain your favorite band's favorite band.
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