Ever Again

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"Ever Again"
Robyn – Ever Again single.jpg
Single by Robyn
from the album Honey
Released17 June 2019
Genre
Length4:24
LabelKonichiwa
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Joseph Mount
Robyn singles chronology
"Between the Lines"
(2019) 		"Ever Again"
(2019) 		"Beach 2k20"
(2019)

"Ever Again" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn, recorded for her eighth studio album Honey. It was released as the fourth single from the album on 17 June 2019 along with an accompanying music video.[3] The song was included on Rolling Stone's list of the 50 Best Songs of 2018, placing at number 33.[4] Three official remixes by Planningtorock, Soulwax, and Patrick Topping were released on 9 July, 23 August, and 4 October 2019 respectively.[5][6][7]

Music video[]

The music video for "Ever Again" is directed by Colin Solal Cardo and features Robyn surrounded by various statues of greek mythology in a landscape described by the singer as "a dreamy place, somewhere undefined, somewhere in my unconsciousness."[3] The silk blouse and latex jumpsuit that Robyn wears in the music video were custom made by French designer Nicolas Ghesquière.[8]

Live performances[]

Robyn first performed "Ever Again" on Ellen on 22 February 2019.[1] On 12 March 2019 Robyn performed the song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[9] The song was also included in the set list for her Honey Tour.[10]

Release[]

On 20 June 2020, Robyn released "Ever Again" on limited edition 12" vinyl featuring remixes of the song. It was released alongside vinyls of "Honey", "Baby Forgive Me" and "Between The Lines / Beach2k20", for the Love Record Stores Day 2020 event. Only 500 of each were manufactured.[11]

Track listing[]

Digital download and stream[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Ever Again" (single mix)4:23
Planningtorock Remix[5]
No.TitleLength
1."Ever Again" (Planningtorock Remix)3:33
Soulwax Remix[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Ever Again" (Soulwax Remix)7:14
Patrick Topping Remix[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Ever Again" (Patrick Topping Remix)6:15
2."Ever Again" (Patrick Topping Dub)6:20
3."Ever Again" (Patrick Topping Remix Edit)4:00
Limited Edition 12" vinyl
No.TitleLength
1."Ever Again" (Planningtorock Remix)3:33
2."Ever Again" (Planningtorock Extended Remix)6:26
3."Ever Again" (Soulwax Remix)7:14
4."Ever Again" (Patrick Topping Remix)6:15
Total length:23:28

Personnel[]

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Honey.[13]

  • Robyn – vocals, vocal arranging, songwriting, vocal recording
  • Joseph Mount – electric guitar, vocal arranging, songwriting, production, vocal recording
  • Ulf Engström – bass guitar
  • David Jones – studio assistance
  • NealHPogue – mixing
  • Mike Bozzi – mastering

Charts[]

Chart (2018) Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[14] 38
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 22
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[16] 31

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Reed, Ryan (22 February 2019). "Robyn Performs 'Ever Again' in Icy Wonderland on 'Ellen'". Rolling Stone.
  2. ^ Wass, Mike (17 June 2019). "Statues & A Microphone: Robyn's Surreal "Ever Again" Video". Idolator. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Daramola, Israel (17 June 2019). "Video: Robyn – "Ever Again"". Spin. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  4. ^ "50 Best Songs of 2018". Rolling Stone. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ever Again (Planningtorock Remix) by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ever Again (Soulwax Remix) by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ever Again (Patrick Topping Remix) by Robyn". Spotify. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  8. ^ Hahn, Rachel (17 June 2019). "Nicolas Ghesquière on Making Custom Louis Vuitton for Robyn's New Video". Vogue. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  9. ^ "Watch Robyn Perform "Ever Again" on "Colbert"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  10. ^ Robyn. "Setlist — Stavanger, Norway — February 5, 2019". setlist.fm. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  11. ^ Skinner, Tom (17 June 2020). "Robyn to release limited edition 'Honey' remix series on 12" vinyl". NME. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  12. ^ "Ever Again (Single Mix) by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  13. ^ Honey (liner notes). Robyn. Konichiwa Records. 2018. KOR057CD.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. ^ "Ultratop.be – Robyn – Missing U" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  15. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Robyn – Honey". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 19 September 201.
  16. ^ "Robyn Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
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