Gavin James’ debut album Bitter Pill immediately established him as an artist to watch. The Book Of Love and Nervous off said album became huge hits and brought him to the attention of Alan Walker. Together, they released the single Tired, which has been streamed on Spotify nearly 270 million times. In no-time, James had grown from an upcoming artist to a global super star. The Irishman toured with fellow megastars Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran and Niall Horan, as well as playing sold-out solo shows all over the world. This year, he’ll do a new European tour.

Following the over a handful of singles he released in 2024, Gavin James is now back with Goldrush. It’s the first music off his upcoming album, to be out later this year. Goldrush is a song about listening to your inner voice, James explains: “It’s about seeing the world as it is after being through some hard times. About having a devil inside you that you sometimes have to keep at bay. The voice that makes you want to go crazy and lose yourself a bit. Kind of like the tale of the two wolves. It’s full of feel-good energy, and I can’t wait for people to hear it.”

From the wobbly keys to the driving drums via the dirty bass line to the house-like piano motif and gospel choir, Goldrush sounds like a jackpot to me!

Therefore, Goldrush by Gavin James is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.