May 6, 2008 marks the US release date of Lykke Li’s debut EP Little Bit, put out through her own label LL Recordings. Recorded in Lykke Li’s hometown of Stockholm, Sweden and New York City, and produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn and John, the songs on Little Bit are a reflection of Lykke Li’s globe-trotting upbringing, marrying sounds that are diverse and worldly into incredible three minute pop songs. Lykke Li’s uncontainable spirit and drive towards exploration conveys itself perfectly in her songs – they defy genre classifications and follow any aural road they choose. Her debut album, Youth Novels, already released on her own label in Sweden (to see release here later this year), has garnered a deafening roar of acclaim in the UK. Now, following a handful of wildly received shows at this year’s SXSW, Little Bit and its accompanying tracks are hitting our shores, and we couldn’t be more excited.  Joining a few of the dots between Feist, Robyn, Peter, Bjorn and John and Bjork, “Little Bit” is a hushed, breath-y, out-of-the-box smash. It’s deceptively simple and undeniably addictive, full of coquettish “oohs,” a Casio keyboard beat and a dizzy organ laced through the chorus as Lykke Li waxes poetic on the thrills and pitfalls of getting very physical indeed. “Dance Dance Dance” recalls Norma Frazer with Dancehall horns and honeyed, harmonied back-up vocals, while “Everybody But Me” features a leftfield arrangement of drum taps and a harmonium set against Lykke Li’s feathery vocals. “Time Flies” caps off the EP, a stark, piano-driven tune centered around a two chord melody and Lykke Li’s voice spilling tales of her vulnerabilities and sounding as soft as baby’s breath. Lykke Li will be touring North America for the first time this spring on a double headlining bill with fellow Swedes El Perro Del Mar and special guest Anna Ternheim. Catch her NOW. LYKKE LI TOUR DATES
05.06.08 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
05.07.08 - New York, NY - Joe’s Pub
05.08.08 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
05.09.08 - Boston, MA - Middle East
05.10.08 - Montreal, QUE - Lambi
05.11.08 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
05.12.08 - Chicago, IL - Shuba’s
05.14.08 - Vancouver, BC - Red Room
05.15.08 - Seattle, WA - Triple Door
05.16.08 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir
05.18.08 - San Francisco, CA - Bimbo’s
05.19.08 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
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