Lew Apollo - Diamonds And Gold (Official Video) https://ffm.to/dandg
’Diamonds And Gold’ is a fever dream turned confession,” says genre-defying soul artist Lew Apollo about the new single from his highly anticipated debut album Fool’s Gold (release date: August 8, 2025; independent). “It wrestles with the idea that maybe joy, love, and success don’t always coexist.” A genre-bending soul track, “Diamonds And Gold” pulses with the ache of disillusionment and dives headfirst into the space between dream and reality—a confessional exploration of ambition, love, and the toll they can take on the spirit. He adds, “I wrote it back in 2020 when I was just learning how to sing. It lived in silence for a long time until a late-night experiment with a dance beat gave it new life. That moment unlocked everything, it started to breathe and move and embody all the things I was scared to say out loud.”
Following the luminous, groove-laced shimmer of the album’s first single “No Room In Hell,” “Diamonds And Gold” is built around a repeating vocal hook and inspired by house and electronic soul, blending modern groove with raw emotional weight. The track throbs with tension, echoing the fear of time slipping away and the quiet unraveling of identity beneath ambition. A striking falsetto bridge adds an unexpected pivot—an intimate, breathless moment that elevates the song into new sonic territory.
A Minnesota native now based in Austin, Texas, Lew Apollo has fast become one of the city’s most compelling voices in modern soul. With sold-out shows at iconic venues like Antone’s and The Pershing, he’s known for delivering powerful, soul-baring live performances backed by his dynamic five-piece band. With comparisons to Hozier, Labrinth, and James Blake, Lew’s music lives in the space between genres—fusing poetic vulnerability with rich, textured production. His 2023 EP JUNGLE, produced by Blk Odyssy, marked a breakout moment, garnering 150,000+ streams in under two months and establishing Lew as a bold new voice with something urgent to say.
Now, Fool’s Gold marks his most personal and expansive work yet. A sonic journey through grief, mental health, love, and illusion, the album begins in a lush, dreamlike state and gradually strips back to emotional truth. “Diamonds And Gold” acts as a pivotal moment in the arc—a sonic mirage shimmering with desire and doubt. “This song is about chasing your dreams while trying not to lose your light in the process,” says Lew. “It asks: What do you hold onto when the shine wears off?”
“Diamonds And Gold” is the sound of reckoning—a danceable meditation on vulnerability, pressure, and self-preservation. And like the record it’s part of, the track doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it glows with the honesty that’s come to define Lew Apollo’s artistry: fearless, cinematic, and achingly human.
“Diamonds And Gold” is available now on all streaming platforms. Fools Gold is out August 8, 2025.
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