About BAYNK:
Jock Nowell-Usticke once aspired to make sunny electronic music meant for summer festivals and poolside hangs, intimate dance songs that glittered with bright-eyed wonder and smiling charm. As an engineering student in New Zealand, he played saxophone and keys in a band but became increasingly drawn to big-tent dance acts like Skrillex and Flume, whose production wizardry Jock thought transcended his classically trained skillset. Shortly after downloading Ableton, however, he released a few downtempo electronic songs under the alias BAYNK and soon garnered a large, devoted fanbase, as well as a reputation as one of the most promising young talents in electronic music. Now, ten years into his career, BAYNK has netted hundreds of millions of streams, sold-out international tour dates, festival-headlining sets, and a Grammy nomination, establishing himself as a quietly visionary artist who continues to expand his sound and aesthetic palate with each new project
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
About Yukimi:
Flying solo is a state of independence, a sense of liberation, an intrepid yet intimate act. For singer-songwriter Yukimi Nagano, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, it is all these things and more. Yukimi’s debut solo album, For You, sees her step away from a band formation while staying with the always innovative Ninja Tune label – and creating some of her most beautiful work to date: both intensely personal, and brilliantly relatable.
Yukimi’s voice remains unmistakable on For You; she elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but her new song themes dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. Her decision to take a solo route also marks a new chapter in her accomplishments, which have included seven acclaimed albums with Little Dragon (most recently, 2023’s Slugs Of Love), and memorable guest spots with acts such as Gorillaz, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, SBTRKT and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as becoming a mother to two young children.
“When I originally thought about making a solo record, it was more than a gut feeling,” explains Yukimi. “When I said it to myself, it felt so right, and there wasn’t any sadness at all. As life moves, some of the things that you’re originally scared of become not scary at all. Once the idea unfolds in the moment, you’re like: ‘Yeah, of course I’m supposed to take this path!’
“One of the things I’m really enjoying is being able to make the decisions by myself. I feel like previously, there was a part of me I hadn’t been able to show in the music, because it hasn’t always been the fair thing in a democratic band situation. Now, I just go ahead and try what I want, and that process has been absolutely lovely, just to feel free.”
While this album certainly represents a significant turning point for Yukimi, it is also very intentionally entitled: For You. As she notes: “For me, when songwriting is personal, it also becomes very accessible, because we’re not that different from one another.”
