GUV Returns with “Let Your Hands Go” and the Sparkling New Era of Warmer Than Gold
GUV is back and sounding fresher than ever. Ben Cook—the mastermind behind some of the best power-pop gems of the past decade—has announced Warmer Than Gold, dropping January 30, 2026 via Run For Cover Records. The new record marks a bright twist in GUV’s sound, swapping jangly bedroom pop for a radiant blend of Britpop shimmer, baggy beats, and early shoegaze haze.
The first single, “Let Your Hands Go,” hits like a neon pulse straight from a long-lost Top of the Pops broadcast. It’s a rush of kaleidoscopic guitars and rolling breakbeats, a carefree groove that feels tailor-made for dancing with your eyes closed. Cook’s knack for melody remains razor-sharp, but this time he’s chasing rhythm and movement as much as hooks.
Warmer Than Gold features an impressive crew of collaborators—James Matthew Seven, Darcy Baylis, Hatchie, and Meg Mills of Turnstile among them—helping shape an album that bridges Cook’s UK roots and Toronto past. And yes, he’s officially shortened the name: “I’m not so young anymore,” he jokes. “Three-letter band names are cool, and I’m tired of being mistaken for a rapper.”
“Let Your Hands Go” is streaming everywhere now, with a vibrant video to match. Hit play and step into the next chapter of GUV’s ever-evolving pop universe.
Pre-order Warmer Than Gold HERE
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