Yukimi, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon, releases her new EP ‘Yume’, out now on Ninja Tune. Meaning ‘dream’ in Japanese, ‘Yume’ entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia. “This EP wants to inspire people to dream,” Yukimi comments.

‘Yume’ explores what dreams can teach us in the stresses of modern-day life. Across its four tracks, we hear “Career Climbing” - a song that encourages following your own path without blindly taking on the expectations of our culture and the pressures of modern living - and “All Over Me,” about the longing for romance without holding back. “Indulging in our passionate dreams,” Yukimi comments. Elsewhere, we hear the recently released single “Get It Over,” co-written by Canadian musician Saya Grey who delivered a stand-out NPR Tiny Desk in March. “Get It Over is about being lost in your own inner world, unable to find a way out into the real world… it’s about feeling too lost to reply or take on responsibilities,” Yukimi adds.

The EP arrives after Yukimi’s stunning debut solo album ‘For You’ released in March 2025 on Ninja Tune. The album saw Yukimi step away from a band formation to create some of her most beautiful and intimate work to date: both intensely personal and brilliantly relatable. On 'For You', explored themes of love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience.

Renowned for her distinct and graceful voice, Yukimi has captivated audiences since co-founding Little Dragon in 1996. With the band, she has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, from Coachella and Glastonbury to NPR’s Tiny Desk - while collaborating with an impressive roster of artists, including Mac Miller, Kali Uchis, Gorillaz, JID, KAYTRANADA, Flume, and De La Soul. Her ability to transcend genres and craft deeply moving music has cemented her status as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music.