Miike Snow are back with their first new song in eight years, “I Was a Sailor.”
Built around a natural drum groove and a hazy piano part, “I Was a Sailor” demonstrates the Swedish band’s knack for creative arrangements and memorable melodies. Tension-building verses give way to a catchy chorus, and a flute solo adds a wonderful layer of color overtop.
“I Was a Sailor” was first debuted by Miike Snow during their performance at Just Like Heaven festival in 2019. Now, the recorded version arrives after a few days of social media teasing, and ahead of gig at BottleRock Napa Valley this weekend. Stream the single below.
Miike Snow’s most recent album was iii in 2016. Last year, the band’s Andrew Wyatt collaborated with Mark Ronson on songs for Greta Gerwig’s 2023 blockbuster Barbie. In March, he even performed “I’m Just Ken” along with Ronson, Ryan Gosling, Slash, and Wolfgang Van Halen at the 2024 Academy Awards.