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Lykke Li Drops Orchestral Single "Knife in the Heart"

3/14/2026

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Lykke Li released the single "Knife in the Heart" from her upcoming album The Afterparty, set to launch on May 8th.
The track features a 17-piece string orchestra.
Lykke Li described the track as a "brutalist nursery rhyme anthem."
She expressed a desire to hear stadiums chant the lyrics, reflecting on the struggles of modern life.
The release follows the previous single "Lucky Again" from The Afterparty.

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Story summary

Lykke Li released the single "Knife in the Heart" from her upcoming album The Afterparty, set to launch on May 8th.
The track features a 17-piece string orchestra.
Lykke Li described the track as a "brutalist nursery rhyme anthem."
She expressed a desire to hear stadiums chant the lyrics, reflecting on the struggles of modern life.
The release follows the previous single "Lucky Again" from The Afterparty.