- 2025-04-09
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MUSIC
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Dear Rouge Releases New Single “Black To Gold (Stripped)”
Vancouver-based alt-rock duo Dear Rouge, consisting of Drew McTaggart and Danielle McTaggart, released a new version of “Black To Gold” called “Black To Gold (Stripped)” on March 31, 2025.
The original version of the song is featured on their debut album “Black To Gold”, which was released in 2015.
This time, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their debut album, they reimagined the song and stripped it back to its emotional core, placing the spotlight on its lyrics of resilience, self-worth, and rising through adversity.
The track was written by Danielle McTaggart, Drew McTaggart, and Ryan Worsley. Produced by Jordan Klassen and Daniel Klenner.
Danielle McTaggart said of the song, “We've always had grit and gloss in our DNA. 'Black To Gold' was the first track to really connect with a wider audience because it's irrefutably who we are. The stripped version reminds us of why we wrote it - to share the hope that even when you've made mistakes or lost your way, love is still the answer, and strength can still be found.”- She continued, “I remember driving across the prairies of Saskatchewan when the lyrics of the song came to mind. I had just finished reading one of my favourite childhood stories – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Edmund made me feel sad – sad that he lost his way, sad that he was the one to make Aslan die. And yet, he was vital to the kingdom getting free. From day one, Dear Rouge has always believed hope is around the corner. That our hearts beat the sound of hope.”
- source : Apple Music
