Ever Again

"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]

"Ever Again"
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)

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
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References
  1. 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. Daramola, Israel (17 June 2019). "Video: Robyn – "Ever Again"". Spin. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  4. Rolling Stone. 14 December 2018 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/50-best-songs-of-2018-764204/robyn-ever-again-764291/. Retrieved 19 September 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Ever Again (Planningtorock Remix) by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  6. "Ever Again (Soulwax Remix) by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  7. "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 (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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