Jamie xx has shared a new song, “Daffodil,” from his upcoming album In the Waves. Kelsey Lu, Panda Bear and John Glacier appear on the track which began, Jamie xx said in press material, “as vocal notes [with Lu] for a hazy night we both remembered', before John Glacier and Panda Bear contribute vocals that 'perfectly evoke the unique feeling of summer nights in London'. Listen below.
Jamie xx added: “'Daffodil' was one of the first pieces of music I did for this album, it was actually the song that made me realize I could finally do another album.”
And Lou said, “Daffodil.” A fun ride on a cute sexy hazy night in London shared with my dear friend Jamie xx. The memories of my first summer in London will forever be cherished, now locked away for us all to be in ecstasy together.'
In the Waves arrives September 20, via Young. Includes the songs “Baddy on the Floor”, “Treat Every Other Right”, “Life” and “All You Children”.