Let You Know (Flume song)

"Let You Know" is a song by Australian electronic musician Flume, co-written by and featuring singer Hannah Reid of the English indie pop band London Grammar. It was released as a single on 12 June 2019, by Australian music label Future Classic. The track was first premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show.[1]

"Let You Know"
Single by Flume featuring London Grammar
Released12 June 2019 (2019-06-12)
Recorded2018[1]
Length3:19
LabelFuture Classic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Flume
Flume singles chronology
"Friends"
(2019)
"Let You Know"
(2019)
"Rushing Back"
(2019)
London Grammar singles chronology
"Hell to the Liars"
(2017)
"Let You Know"
(2019)
"Baby It's You"
(2020)

Background

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Flume wrote "Let You Know" with Hannah Reid of English indie pop band London Grammar in the summer of 2018 on a writing trip in London during which he also met Slowthai, who he collaborated with on the track "High Beams". In a statement, Flume explained that the track "just came together really naturally in the studio that day."[1] Reid further revealed that the pair had wanted to collaborate "for years" but had been unable to due to their busy schedules, and added that working with the producer was "an honour because he pushes the boundaries of electronic music like nobody else."[2]

Critical reception

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"Let You Know" was met with critical acclaim. Bella Bagshaw of Dancing Astronaut called the song "otherworldly" and highlighted Reid's voice's "swift, almost spectral presence, bolstering the otherworldly, journey-oriented through line of Flume's resounding revamp,"[3] while Sydney Gore of Highsnobiety described the single as a "cosmic collaboration" and "emotionally explosive."[4] Steph Evans, writing for Earmilk, approved of Flume's choice of collaborator and hailed the track as "signature Flume at his best."[5] The Music Network's Zanda Wilson commended the electronic artist's "uncanny ability to complement the musicality and timbre of his guest vocalist, while also staying true to his distinctive style."[6] Lake Schatz of Consequence of Sound described the collaboration as "at times both bubbly and heartbreaking."[7]

Promotion

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On 7 June 2019, Flume announced through his social media that new music would be released on 12 June 2019.[8] This announcement also previewed the visual for the music, created by Australian graphic designer and long time Flume collaborator Jonathan Zawada.

On 11 June 2019, the track was announced alongside Flume's late 2019 European tour schedule.[9]

Track listings

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Digital download
  1. "Let You Know" – 3:19
Ross from Friends remix[10]
  1. "Let You Know" (Ross from Friends remix) – 4:22
Nathan C remix[11]
  1. "Let You Know" (Nathan C remix) – 3:15

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Let You Know"
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[13] 9
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[14] 29
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[15] 19
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 9
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[17] 20

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[18] Gold 35,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Minsker, Evan (12 June 2019). "Flume Announces Tour, Drops New Song 'Let You Know': Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  2. ^ Lavin, Will (12 June 2019). "Flume unveils new collaboration with London Grammar, 'Let You Know', announces London headline show". NME. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  3. ^ Bagshaw, Bella (12 June 2019). "Flume enlists London Grammar for otherworldly new single, 'Let You Know'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  4. ^ Gore, Sydney (12 June 2019). "Flume & London Grammar's "Let You Know" Is a Cosmic Collaboration". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  5. ^ Evans, Steph (12 June 2019). "Flume releases "Let You Know" with London Grammar, announces European tour". Earmilk. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  6. ^ Wilson, Zanda (13 June 2019). "Flume delivers London Grammar-assisted cut 'Let You Know'". The Music Network. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  7. ^ Schatz, Lake (12 June 2019). "Flume delivers London Grammar-assisted cut 'Let You Know'". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  8. ^ Eede, Christian (10 June 2019). "Flume Confirms New Material Is Coming This Week". DJ Mag. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  9. ^ Verhasselt, Yannick (11 June 2019). "Flume komt naar de Lotto Arena". Indiestyle (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Let You Know Ross from Friends remix". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Let You Know Nathan C remix". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  12. ^ "Let You Know / Flume – Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  13. ^ "Flume feat. London Grammar – Let You Know" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  14. ^ "Flume feat. London Grammar – Let You Know" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  15. ^ "Flume Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  16. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 24 June 2019. Archived from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  17. ^ "Flume Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  18. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 20 December 2019.