
Little Dragon
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BIOGRAPHY
Forming in Gothenburg, Sweden, when lead singer Yukimi Nagano was just 14 years old, Little Dragon have forged a path as one of the most consistent, respected and universally loved bands of recent times. The much-loved Grammy-nominated group returns with their new album “Slugs of Love” on 7th July 2023. Described by the band as their “finest work yet”, the album spans 11 tracks that explore their distinctive blend of soulful pop, electronics and R&B, further ce...
Forming in Gothenburg, Sweden, when lead singer Yukimi Nagano was just 14 years old, Little Dragon have forged a path as one of the most consistent, respected and universally loved bands of recent times. The much-loved Grammy-nominated group returns with their new album “Slugs of Love” on 7th July 2023. Described by the band as their “finest work yet”, the album spans 11 tracks that explore their distinctive blend of soulful pop, electronics and R&B, further cementing their reputation as one of the most consistent, respected and universally loved bands of recent times.
The record features a guest turn from Damon Albarn (Gorillaz/Blur) on “Glow”, a “slow dripping glittery ride to a daydream in wonderland” and a collaboration with respected East Atlanta rapper JID (who is signed with J. Cole’s Dreamville label) on the previously released single “Stay”, a song which charts the ups and downs of a relationship. They are the latest in the band’s long history of high-profile collaborations which has included working with the likes of Kali Uchis, KAYTRANADA, Brittany Howard, Flying Lotus, BADBADNOTGOOD, Moses Sumney, Kelsey Lu, Gorillaz, Big Boi (OutKast), SBTRKT, Yo-Yo Ma and many more. They additionally count the likes of SZA, Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Diplo, Flume, Ava DuVerney, Ali Wong, Syd, Disclosure, LaKeith Stanfield, The xx and many more as fans, a further attestation to their status as one of the most influential bands of their era.
Their last album ‘New Me, Same Us’, was released on Ninja Tune in 2020 and lauded by the likes of the New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, The Guardian, Mixmag, Crack Magazine and many more, with the band also joining NPR Music for an intimate Tiny Desk (Home) Concert filmed at their long-term home-built studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. Entirely self-produced and recorded at the pioneering Swedish band’s studio, the album hit #5 on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the US, with Mixmag calling it “a futuristic record bursting with lush textures and elevated by lead singer Yukimi Nagano’s sublime vocals” and the Guardian finding them on “on deliciously soulful form”. They followed up the release with their “New Me, Same Us Remix EP” which featured the likes of Midland, Octo Octa, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Ela Minus and many more.
The band’s hugely popular and highly regarded live performances have spawned a decade-spanning touring career, including festival highlights such as Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Bestival, Sonar, All Points East, Dimensions Festival, Parklife, Lovebox, Love Saves The Day, Melt and Dour; co-headlining the Hollywood Bowl and Berkeley’s Greek Theatre with Flying Lotus supported by BADBADNOTGOOD and sold out two nights at London’s Roundhouse and most recently, Koko.
Forthcoming Events
September 2023 | ||
27th September 2023 |
Little Dragon
House of Blues San Diego San Diego, US |
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29th September 2023 |
Little Dragon
Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, US |
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30th September 2023 |
Little Dragon
Pier 80 SF Bay Area, US |
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October 2023 | ||
3rd October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, Canada |
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4th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Neptune Theatre Seattle, US |
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5th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Roseland Theater Portland, US |
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7th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
The Vic Theatre Chicago, US |
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8th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Saint Andrew's Hall Detroit, US |
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9th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
The Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Canada |
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11th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens Boston / Cambridge, US |
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12th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, US |
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13th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
9:30 CLUB Washington, US |
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15th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Brooklyn Steel New York, US |
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16th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Brooklyn Steel New York, US |
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November 2023 | ||
9th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Tradgardn Gothenburg, Sweden |
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10th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Kagalbanen Stockholm, Sweden |
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11th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Vulkan Oslo, Norway |
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14th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Amager Bio Copenhagen, Denmark |
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15th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Astra Kulturhaus Berlin, Germany |
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17th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Maassilo Rotterdam, Netherlands |
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18th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Elysee Montmartre Paris, France |
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19th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Botanique - Orangerie Brussels, Belgium |
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21st November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Melkweg Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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22nd November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Royal Albert Hall London, UK |
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BIOGRAPHY
Forming in Gothenburg, Sweden, when lead singer Yukimi Nagano was just 14 years old, Little Dragon have forged a path as one of the most consistent, respected and universally loved bands of recent times. The much-loved Grammy-nominated group returns with their new album “Slugs of Love” on 7th July 2023. Described by the band as their “finest work yet”, the album spans 11 tracks that explore their distinctive blend of soulful pop, electronics and R&B, further cementing their reputa...
Forming in Gothenburg, Sweden, when lead singer Yukimi Nagano was just 14 years old, Little Dragon have forged a path as one of the most consistent, respected and universally loved bands of recent times. The much-loved Grammy-nominated group returns with their new album “Slugs of Love” on 7th July 2023. Described by the band as their “finest work yet”, the album spans 11 tracks that explore their distinctive blend of soulful pop, electronics and R&B, further cementing their reputation as one of the most consistent, respected and universally loved bands of recent times.
The record features a guest turn from Damon Albarn (Gorillaz/Blur) on “Glow”, a “slow dripping glittery ride to a daydream in wonderland” and a collaboration with respected East Atlanta rapper JID (who is signed with J. Cole’s Dreamville label) on the previously released single “Stay”, a song which charts the ups and downs of a relationship. They are the latest in the band’s long history of high-profile collaborations which has included working with the likes of Kali Uchis, KAYTRANADA, Brittany Howard, Flying Lotus, BADBADNOTGOOD, Moses Sumney, Kelsey Lu, Gorillaz, Big Boi (OutKast), SBTRKT, Yo-Yo Ma and many more. They additionally count the likes of SZA, Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Diplo, Flume, Ava DuVerney, Ali Wong, Syd, Disclosure, LaKeith Stanfield, The xx and many more as fans, a further attestation to their status as one of the most influential bands of their era.
Their last album ‘New Me, Same Us’, was released on Ninja Tune in 2020 and lauded by the likes of the New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, The Guardian, Mixmag, Crack Magazine and many more, with the band also joining NPR Music for an intimate Tiny Desk (Home) Concert filmed at their long-term home-built studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. Entirely self-produced and recorded at the pioneering Swedish band’s studio, the album hit #5 on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the US, with Mixmag calling it “a futuristic record bursting with lush textures and elevated by lead singer Yukimi Nagano’s sublime vocals” and the Guardian finding them on “on deliciously soulful form”. They followed up the release with their “New Me, Same Us Remix EP” which featured the likes of Midland, Octo Octa, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Ela Minus and many more.
The band’s hugely popular and highly regarded live performances have spawned a decade-spanning touring career, including festival highlights such as Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Bestival, Sonar, All Points East, Dimensions Festival, Parklife, Lovebox, Love Saves The Day, Melt and Dour; co-headlining the Hollywood Bowl and Berkeley’s Greek Theatre with Flying Lotus supported by BADBADNOTGOOD and sold out two nights at London’s Roundhouse and most recently, Koko.
Forthcoming Events
September 2023 | ||
27th September 2023 |
Little Dragon
House of Blues San Diego San Diego, US |
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29th September 2023 |
Little Dragon
Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, US |
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30th September 2023 |
Little Dragon
Pier 80 SF Bay Area, US |
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October 2023 | ||
3rd October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, Canada |
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4th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Neptune Theatre Seattle, US |
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5th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Roseland Theater Portland, US |
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7th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
The Vic Theatre Chicago, US |
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8th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Saint Andrew's Hall Detroit, US |
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9th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
The Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Canada |
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11th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens Boston / Cambridge, US |
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12th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, US |
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13th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
9:30 CLUB Washington, US |
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15th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Brooklyn Steel New York, US |
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16th October 2023 |
Little Dragon
Brooklyn Steel New York, US |
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November 2023 | ||
9th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Tradgardn Gothenburg, Sweden |
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10th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Kagalbanen Stockholm, Sweden |
|
11th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Vulkan Oslo, Norway |
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14th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Amager Bio Copenhagen, Denmark |
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15th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Astra Kulturhaus Berlin, Germany |
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17th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Maassilo Rotterdam, Netherlands |
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18th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Elysee Montmartre Paris, France |
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19th November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Botanique - Orangerie Brussels, Belgium |
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21st November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Melkweg Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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22nd November 2023 |
Little Dragon
Royal Albert Hall London, UK |