Yukimi, announces the release of her debut album For You, which will arrive on March 28th via Ninja Tune. Alongside the album announcement, the vocalist and co-founder of Little Dragon shares two new singles, “Sad Makeup” and “Winter Is Not Dead.” Speaking on “Sad Makeup,” Yukimi comments: “I wrote a song called ‘Sad Makeup’ about those days when you try to push down and control a sad feeling. The more I try to control it, the more it’s felt by others around me, growing bigger as an energy.”

On the inspiration behind “Winter Is Not Dead,” she shares: “Living in Scandinavia, we must face our long, dark winters. The lack of light brings many of us down. At the same time, underground, life thrives. Microbes stay busy breaking down organic matter, recycling nutrients and improving the soil, quietly preparing for spring. I also grow during my personal winter seasons, even though things might feel dead on the surface. Wheels turn as I transform and move through it getting ready for spring and summer.”

Speaking about For You, Yukimi shares: “I want this music to really be a force to connect people to each other, and step away from the madness of everything on the planet right now. And I’m excited about embarking on that journey on my own – the expression really feels pure.”

Last year, Yukimi released her debut single “Break Me Down,” Co-written with Erik Bodin and Lianne La Havas, the collaboration was 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. “Break Me Down” is produced by Erik Bodin, who played drums, bass and keys, with support from Lianne La Havas on guitar.

The single was accompanied by a music video, directed by Fredrik Egerstrand, which 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. Yukimi also made her solo debut performance for the first time with live sold-out shows in New York, Santa Ana, Oakland and Los Angeles.

Yukimi
For You
Ninja Tune

1. Prelude For You
2. Make Me Whole
3. Break Me Down
4. Runaway
5. Elinam
6. Steam of Consciousness (feat. Lianne La Havas)
7. Rules Of School
8. Sad Makeup
9. Peace Reign
10. No Prince
11. Winter Is Not Dead
12. Jaxon (feat. Pos from De La Soul)
13. Feels Good To Cry (feat. Yusuke Nagano)

Pre-order For You by Yukimi HERE