Jamie xx and Robyn team up on new single, ‘Life’

Jamie xx and Robyn have teamed up on a brand new single, ‘Life’.

The collaborative track landed on Monday, June 17, and marks Robyn’s “first major release” since her 2018 album ‘Honey’.

‘Life’ is set to appear on Jamie xx’s newly announced, highly anticipated second album ‘In Waves’, which lands on September 20 via Young.

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“I just want to see how ‘Life’ gets people dancing this summer,” Robyn says on the new track. “I can’t wait for that. Jamie is such a brilliant creator, I’m excited to be part of his album.”

‘Life’ also marks a change in direction for the London-based DJ and producer, a nu-disco track featuring luscious house vocals from Robyn and anthemic horns. Listen below.

Speaking on the track, Jamie xx explained: “I made this track pretty fast (for me) and I loved it from day one. When I first heard Robyn’s vocal it was at 6AM after finishing playing at Pacha in Ibiza, it was the perfect moment.”

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“Robyn and I have spent time working together and hanging out for some years now,” he says. “It's always a joy and always inspiring, I’m so glad and grateful that she is a part of ‘In Waves’. Thank you Robyn for bringing this track to life!”

Earlier this month, Jamie xx announced the release of his first new record in more than nine years, ‘In Waves’. The record follows on from his 2015-released debut album, ‘In Colour’.

The 12-track album features collaborations with the likes of The Avalanches, Kelsey Lu, John Glacier and Panda Bear, Oona Doherty and The xx bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim.

Pre-order ‘In Waves’ here.

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