Swedish singer/songwriter – and now controversial video star – Lykke Li has announced details of a North American tour next May.
A one-off headlining gig of hers on December 01 at New York City’s Le Poisson Rouge is already sold out. The May 2011 dates follow directly after a series of European dates in April through the beginning of May. The North American tour begins in Washington, DC on May 15 and concludes May 30 in San Francisco.
Lykke Li has also revealed that her second album, Wounded Rhymes, will be released in the UK on February 28, 2011 and March 01 in America on her own LL Recordings record label. She is currently putting the finishing touches to the album, working with producer and fellow Swede Bjorn Yttling (of Peter Bjorn and John fame). You can have a listen to her conscious change in musical direction by downloading two of her new tracks for free, “Get Some” and “Paris Blue”, from her official Web site.
Tour Dates
May 15 – 9:30 Club / Washington, DC
May 16 – Theater of Living Arts / Philadelphia
May 17 – Webster Hall / New York City
May 20 – Paradise / Boston
May 22 – Phoenix / Toronto
May 23 – Metro / Chicago
May 26 – Showbox at the Market / Seattle
May 27 – Vogue Theatre / Vancouver
May 28 – Wonder Ballroom / Portland
May 30 – Regency Center / San Francisco
