Sheffield's very own Mat Hook is back with a soulful, gut-punch of a track, one that's as emotionally grounded as the music itself is uplifting. "Won't Let the World," co-written by Paul Fletcher and produced by James Fosbury, serves as a reminder that sometimes the strongest fight is the quiet one; the one fought with resolve and dignity.
It opens with a warm, lived-in acoustic guitar, providing a stripped-down, vulnerable feel from the outset and paving the way for Mat's characteristically emotive voice. There's a gravitas to his delivery, a hard-won honesty, that grounds the track as it traverses the emotional landscape of trial, community, and resiliency.
"Won't Let the World" appeals to anyone who has teetered at the edge and returned thanks to a person who wouldn't let go. Its chorus, huge, bold, beautifully anthemic, like it was built to be shouted aloud by rooms full of people who have all survived something, is pure electricity.
Producer James Fosbury maintains the song's integrity, letting it gain momentum without sacrificing the raw acoustic intimacy at its core. The result is a track that's deeply personal yet universally resonant, a testament to resilience wrapped in melody. Out now at Sheffield's Big Dog Studios, "Won't Let the World" brings yet another accomplishment for Hook, who is due to return in February 2025 with his debut seven-inch vinyl release.
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