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Lykke Li Unleashes 'Brutalist Nursery Rhyme' Anthem
13 Mar
Summary
- New single 'Knife in the Heart' released from The Afterparty.
- Song features Lykke Li's son and his friend singing choruses.
- The Afterparty is billed as Lykke Li's final album release.

Lykke Li has unveiled "Knife in the Heart," the latest single from her upcoming album, The Afterparty. The artist describes the track as her "brutalist nursery rhyme anthem," representing a full embrace of her emo persona. This raw and emotive release delves into themes of collapsing worlds and the resilience of humanity.
A striking element of "Knife in the Heart" is the inclusion of Lykke Li's son and his friend, who contribute vocals to the choruses. Li explains that the juxtaposition of their youthful voices against the EBow creates a profound sonic experience, charting new artistic territory for her.
The Afterparty is set to be Lykke Li's final album, according to her representatives. This marks her first full-length release in four years, following her previous work, EYEYE. The album promises to be a significant, potentially conclusive, statement from the acclaimed Swedish artist.




