Yukimi by Fredrik Egerstrand
DEBUT SINGLE “BREAK ME DOWN” OUT NOW VIA NINJA TUNE
ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN SOLO SHOWS WITH FULL BAND
Yukimi releases her debut solo single “Break Me Down.” Best known to date as the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Swedish band Little Dragon, the single marks the beginning of a new chapter in Yukimi’s career as a solo artist and the first taste of a larger body of work to come.
“Break Me Down” finds Yukimi showing an incredible display of growth and vulnerability. Co-written with Erik Bodin and Lianne La Havas, the collaboration is Yukimi’s first time writing and creating music with another woman, allowing her to fully express her feminine energy in an unguarded and personal manner. Fittingly, the song’s lyrics see her exploring inner strength during challenging life experiences. It’s a remarkable statement of intent from an artist opening a new phase of their career as a solo artist, but executed with the poise and intuition that comes from years of experience. “Break Me Down” is produced by Little Dragon bandmate Erik Bodin, playing on drums, bass and keys, with support from Lianne La Havas on Guitar.
The single is accompanied by a music video, directed by Fredrik Egerstrand. The video was shot at Hovs Hallar and the same beach where Ingmar Bergman shot scenes for his film ‘The Seventh Seal.’ In the video, Yukimi reenacts the iconic scene with Death and the Knight at the exact position and framing as a tribute to the classic film. The music video was shot on the very last day of summer in the south of Sweden this year in the beautiful light and colors of September.
Yukimi’s distinct and graceful voice has drawn fans to her since co-founding Little Dragon. The success of the band found her performing on some of the world’s biggest (and smallest) stages — from the likes of Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Tyler The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival to NPR’s Tiny Desk — and collaborating with artists such as Mac Miller, Kali Uchis, Gorillaz, Tinashe, Big Boi, JID, KAYTRANADA, Flume, De La Soul, BADBADNOTGOOD, DJ Shadow, ODESZA, Faith Evans and Dave Sitek, among others. Despite her commitment to the band, her singular voice has made waves outside of the group, too, perhaps best-evidenced by her show-stopping feature on SBTRKT’s breakout single “Wildfire.”
Starting in December, Yukimi will also be making her solo debut performance for the first time with live shows in New York, Santa Ana, Oakland and Los Angeles. Full tour routing can be found below and tickets are available for purchase at yukimi-music.com.
Her upcoming solo work sees a stunning new perspective from the Yukimi fans know and love as she blends pop-R&B and alternative soul with a more vulnerable lyrical focus.
Upcoming Live Dates
12/02 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
12/05 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
12/06 – Oakland, CA @ New Parish
12/09 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
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