New Me, Same Us Explained

New Me, Same Us
Type:studio
Artist:Little Dragon
Cover:Little Dragon - New Me, Same Us.png
Recorded:Gothenburg, Sweden
Label:Ninja Tune
Producer:Little Dragon
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New Me, Same Us is the sixth studio album by Swedish electronic music band Little Dragon. It was released on 27 March 2020.

Background

The album is their first release through a new record deal with label Ninja Tune.

Singles

"Hold On" was the first single to be released from the album, with a remixed version of the track by Poté released on 28 January 2020.[1] [2] The second single from the album, "Are You Feeling Sad?", featuring Kali Uchis, was released on 4 March 2020.[3]

Critical reception

The album received generally favourable reviews upon its release.

Promotion

The band first released a new track called "Tongue Kissing" in November 2019 and confirmed a tour of Europe, Canada and US to take place from March 2020.[4] However, by early spring 2020 the tour had to be postponed due to the outbreak of COVID-19 across Europe and North America. Despite the postponement of these dates, the band confirmed further tour dates for Europe in autumn 2020. Upon the release of the album on 27 March 2020, the band performed a special live show on YouTube from Gothenburg, Sweden.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hold On (Poté Remix) - Single by Little Dragon. Apple Music.
  2. Little Dragon Announce 'New Me, Same Us,' Share Lead Single 'Hold On'. Claire. Shaffer. Rolling Stone. 28 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Are You Feeling Sad? (feat. Kali Uchis) - Single by Little Dragon. Apple Music.
  4. Little Dragon Prelude Upcoming Tour With New Song 'Tongue Kissing'. Althea. Legaspi. Rolling Stone. 23 October 2019.
  5. Web site: Little Dragon Live Stream . 17 April 2020 . YouTube.