Let You Know (Flume song) explained

Let You Know
Cover:Flume - Let You Know.png
Type:single
Artist:Flume featuring London Grammar
Recorded:2018[1]
Label:Future Classic
Producer:Flume
Chronology:Flume
Prev Title:Friends
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Rushing Back
Next Year:2019

"Let You Know" is a song by Australian electronic musician Flume, co-written by and featuring singer Hannah Reid of the English indie pop band London Grammar. It was released as a single on 12 June 2019, by Australian music label Future Classic. The track was first premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show.[1]

Background

Flume wrote "Let You Know" with Hannah Reid of English indie pop band London Grammar in the summer of 2018 on a writing trip in London during which he also met Slowthai, who he collaborated with on the track "High Beams". In a statement, Flume explained that the track "just came together really naturally in the studio that day."[1] Reid further revealed that the pair had wanted to collaborate "for years" but had been unable to due to their busy schedules, and added that working with the producer was "an honour because he pushes the boundaries of electronic music like nobody else."[2]

Critical reception

"Let You Know" was met with critical acclaim. Bella Bagshaw of Dancing Astronaut called the song "otherworldly" and highlighted Reid's voice's "swift, almost spectral presence, bolstering the otherworldly, journey-oriented through line of Flume's resounding revamp,"[3] while Sydney Gore of Highsnobiety described the single as a "cosmic collaboration" and "emotionally explosive."[4] Steph Evans, writing for Earmilk, approved of Flume's choice of collaborator and hailed the track as "signature Flume at his best."[5] The Music Networks Zanda Wilson commended the electronic artist's "uncanny ability to complement the musicality and timbre of his guest vocalist, while also staying true to his distinctive style."[6] Lake Schatz of Consequence of Sound described the collaboration as "at times both bubbly and heartbreaking."[7]

Promotion

On 7 June 2019, Flume announced through his social media that new music would be released on 12 June 2019.[8] This announcement also previewed the visual for the music, created by Australian graphic designer and long time Flume collaborator Jonathan Zawada.

On 11 June 2019, the track was announced alongside Flume's late 2019 European tour schedule.[9]

Track listings

Digital download
  1. "Let You Know" – 3:19
Ross from Friends remix[10]
  1. "Let You Know" – 4:22
Nathan C remix[11]
  1. "Let You Know" – 3:15

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Charts

Chart (2019)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[13] 19
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Flume Announces Tour, Drops New Song 'Let You Know': Listen. Pitchfork. Minsker. Evan. 12 June 2019. 12 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Flume unveils new collaboration with London Grammar, 'Let You Know', announces London headline show. NME. Lavin. Will. 12 June 2019. 15 June 2019.
  3. Web site: Flume enlists London Grammar for otherworldly new single, 'Let You Know'. Dancing Astronaut. Bagshaw. Bella. 12 June 2019. 16 June 2019.
  4. Web site: Flume & London Grammar's "Let You Know" Is a Cosmic Collaboration. Highsnobiety. Gore. Sydney. 12 June 2019. 16 June 2019.
  5. Web site: Flume releases "Let You Know" with London Grammar, announces European tour. Earmilk. Evans. Steph. 12 June 2019. 16 June 2019.
  6. Web site: Flume delivers London Grammar-assisted cut 'Let You Know'. The Music Network. Wilson. Zanda. 13 June 2019. 16 June 2019.
  7. Web site: Flume delivers London Grammar-assisted cut 'Let You Know'. Consequence of Sound. Schatz. Lake. 12 June 2019. 16 June 2019.
  8. Web site: Flume Confirms New Material Is Coming This Week. DJ Mag. Eede. Christian. 10 June 2019. 12 June 2019.
  9. Web site: Flume komt naar de Lotto Arena. Indiestyle. Verhasselt. Yannick. Dutch. 11 June 2019. 12 June 2019.
  10. Web site: Let You Know Ross from Friends remix. iTunes Australia. 30 August 2019.
  11. Web site: Let You Know Nathan C remix. iTunes Australia. 30 August 2019.
  12. Web site: Let You Know / Flume – Tidal. Tidal. 15 June 2019.
  13. Flume Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay) . . 6 August 2023.
  14. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 24 June 2019. 21 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190626215504/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4654. 26 June 2019.