* Catching Up with Yukimi of Little Dragon  *

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The first time I heard Little Dragon was back in 2007, just after they released their debut album. From that moment on, I was completely captivated by their unique sound. A few years later, seeing them live for the first time only confirmed their talent and deepened my interest.  Over the years, I followed their work and saw them live many times, and I even had a chance to interview Yukimi, singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the band. They are one of those bands who are good in any form, on the recorded material and live. During the live gigs, Yukimi, the lead singer of the band, is the one who gets you going, but once you are there, it is the synergy of the band members and the quality of the music delivery that keeps you in their world. There is something comfortable, familiar and cosy in Little Dragon's world that I could feel when seeing them live but also when listening to their material. Their sounds make me melancholic, a little nostalgic but also content and hopeful. And that complexity of the emotions that music can bring out in you is what I consider magic.  And who doesn't need a bit of magic in their life🌟? Nowadays, even more than ever before.  Fast-forward to the busy summer of 2023 and the 7th of July, when I got a promo email from Ninja Tune, their label, with the link to their new album, *Slugs of Love*. I was in desperate need of a new, fresh sound to get me going through those long working hours. Once I started listening to the album, I couldn't stop. The only moment I stopped, was to reach out to Ninja Tune and request an interview. With the interview approved, I had the pleasure of connecting (via Zoom) with Yukumi Nagano, on a hot summer night in August. We talked about their beginnings, favourite collaborations, their latest album and up-and-coming tour. Tune in to Gimme A Beat tonight (18.09.2023) to hear my conversation with Yukimi of Little Dragon, while listening to the music from Little Dragon's latest album, Slugs of Love, and the selection of my favourite songs from their pre