Smile, the Swedish-based project of Björn Yttling (Peter Bjorn and John) and Joakim Åhlund (Teddybears, Caesars), have returned with their single “Call My Name” a song that features the vocals of a pretty special guest in fellow Swedish pop star Robyn.
The song is off of the duo’s new album Phantom Island which is due out November 19th via Chimp Limbs/INGRID. The track sounds exactly what you would think a pairing with one of the members of Peter Bjorn and John would sound like paired with the vocals of Robyn. Bright-minded, catchy as hell, and full of joy.
About collaborating with Robyn, Smile said:
We’ve had the song knocking about for quite some time, but when Robyn sang it, she really lifted it to another level, her vocal is just packed with so much emotion. “Call My Name” is a quite simple song about unconditional love, and the will to try and protect the one you love from a chaotic and threatening outside world
Yes, I think in mine and Björn’s case, when we wrote the song we were both directing the words to a child, but I suppose one can imagine it being sung to a lover as well, or any person you feel strongly about.
Enjoy “Call My Name” which is streaming now below.
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