Elle is the second studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Dagny.[1] It was released on 7 June 2024, through Universal and Little Daggers Records. The album was preceded by the release of four singles: "Heartbreak in the Making", "Same Again (For Love)", "Ray-Bans" and "Strawberry Dream".
Background
After releasing her debut studio album Strangers / Lovers (2020), Dagny had released a collaboration single called "Pretty" (2021) with fellow Norwegian singer-songwriter Astrid S. The song was included in the soundtrack of American romantic comedy film The Hating Game. The song was described as "an electro-pop feel, creating a playful soundscape to carry us through the party season." by some critics.[2] In February 2022, Dagny signed a publishing contract with Sony Music.[3] In June 2022, Dagny released "Brightsider".[4] Dagny released "Highs & Lows" in October 2022. The stripped back ballad diverged from previous synth and anthemic sounds, with Dagny describing the love song as "one of the most raw" she has ever performed.[5]
Release and promotion
Elle was released through Universal and Little Daggers Records on 7 June 2024. It is available on streaming, digital download, and vinyl LP.[6]
Title and artwork
Dagny unveiled the album's cover and title on 27 May 2024.[7] The tracklist however was unveiled a day before album's release, on 6 June 2024.[8]
Singles
The album's lead single "Heartbreak in the Making" was released on April 28, 2023,[9] The single has peaked at number nineteen on VG-lista Topp 40 Singles.[10] "Same Again (For Love)" was released as the second single on June 16, 2023.[11] The track had peaked at number 25 on VG-lista.[12] "Ray-Bans" was released on September 8, 2023 as the album's third single.[1] It debuted and peaked at number 39 in Norway.[13] "Strawberry Dream" was released as the fourth and final single from the album on April 12, 2024. The track peaked at number 38 in Norway.[14]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number eight on the Norwegian VG-lista Topp 40 Album where it stayed for four weeks, earning her second top-ten album.[15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heartbreak in the Making" |
| Oliver Lundström | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Same Again (For Love)" |
| Edvard Førre Erfjord | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Ray-Bans" |
|
| 3:25 |
| 4. | "Someboy's Baby" |
|
| 2:58 |
| 5. | "Hate Being Alone" |
|
| 3:05 |
| 6. | "Strawberry Dream" |
| Rat City | 3:11 |
| 7. | "Close" |
| Hahn | 2:58 |
| 8. | "In My Bones" |
| Lundström | 3:39 |
| Total length: | 25:53 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[16] | 8 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 7 June 2024 |
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References
- ^ a b Duran, Anagricel (11 September 2023). "Dagny shares new single 'Ray-Bans' and announces a mini-album trilogy". NME.
- ^ The Hating Game (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists, 2021-12-10
- ^ Thraves, Lucy (2 February 2022). "Norwegian singer-songwriter Dagny signs to Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia". Music Week.
- ^ Ching, Stephanie Joy (July 10, 2022). "Bright Side of Life: Norwegian sensation Dagny on her music's ethereal edge". BusinessMirror.
- ^ "Dagny offers a warm alt-pop hug to keep us balanced on 'Highs & Lows'". Vanyaland. 10 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Dagny - Elle Vinyl". Platekompaniet (in Norwegian).
- ^ "3 - 2 - 1, ok, let's do this: "ELLE", my second ever record (!!!) will be yours too on the 7th of June 🎱🌸🌏🍓 I couldn't be more excited". Retrieved 27 May 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "The listening party last night was SO NICE! Let's do a listening party everytime I release music?! It's less than 12 hours until "ELLE" is out. Hands up if you're excited 🙋🏼♀️🍓". Retrieved 6 June 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Dagny - 'Heartbreak In The Making'". The Daily Music Report. 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Singel 2023 uke 18". VG-lista.
- ^ "Same Again (For Love)". 7digital.
- ^ "Singel 2023 uke 25". VG-lista.
- ^ "Singel 2023 uke 37". VG-lista.
- ^ "Singel 2024 uke 16". VG-lista. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Album 2024 uke 24". VG-lista. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Album 2024 uke 24". VG-lista. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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