Yukimi by Fredrik Egerstrand
“she sings about an uncertain but determined step forward.”
NEW YORK TIMES
“love letters to hope in uncertain times.”
THE GUARDIAN
“The latest offering from her album, it melts together joyous notes of digitalism with uplifting aspects of soulful pop.”
CLASH MAGAZINE
“The R&B-rooted record quietly astounds and blossoms with each listen.”
FLOOD MAGAZINE
“a laid-back jazzy-folky rumination.”
STEREOGUM
For You
LISTEN: https://yukimi.lnk.to/for-youPR
“Make Me Whole”
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRFefcAfY78
(March 28, 2025) - Yukimi, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon, releases her highly anticipated debut album, For You, via Ninja Tune. Alongside the album release, she shares the music video for “Make Me Whole,” directed by Fredrick Egerstand. Stepping into a new creative realm, Yukimi embarks on a deeply personal and sonically rich journey, fusing elements of jazz, soul, electronic pop, hip-hop, and psychedelia to craft an album that is both intimate and universally resonant.
For You marks a new chapter for Yukimi, exploring themes of love, loss, maternal prowess, and resilience. The album includes previously released singles such as “Sad Makeup,” a song about navigating emotional vulnerability that Stereogum calls “a laid-back jazzy-folky rumination”; “Winter Is Not Dead,” inspired by the stark beauty of Scandinavian winters, which Stereogum also describes as “an expansive minimal pulse” and “Break Me Down,” a self-empowering anthem created in collaboration with Lianne La Havas and Little Dragon bandmate Erik Bodin. “Break Me Down” as well as “Stream of Consciousness” marks Yukimi’s first time writing and creating music with another woman, allowing her to fully delve into her feminine energy while also highlighting Yukimi’s creative synergy with La Havas.
Reflecting on 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.”
To celebrate the album’s release, Yukimi will embark on a full North American tour beginning in April, making stops in major cities including New York, Toronto, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Full tour details and ticket information can be found at https://yukimi-music.com/.
Renowned for her distinct and graceful voice, Yukimi has captivated audiences since co-founding Little Dragon in 1996. With the band, she has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, from Coachella and Glastonbury to NPR’s Tiny Desk—while collaborating with an impressive roster of artists, including Mac Miller, Kali Uchis, Gorillaz, JID, KAYTRANADA, Flume, and De La Soul. Her ability to transcend genres and craft deeply moving music has cemented her status as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music.
Listen to For You and find full tour routing below.
North American Tour Dates:
4/16 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
4/18 - Washington, DC @ Atlantis
4/19 - Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
4/22 - Toronto, CA @ The AXIS Club
4/24 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
4/25 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
4/27 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
4/29 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
4/30 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
5/2 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
5/3 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
5/4 - Los Angeles @ The Fonda | 
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