Elle (album)

Elle is the second studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Dagny.^[1] It was released on 7 June 2024, through Universal and Little Daggers Records. The album was preceded by the release of four singles: "Heartbreak in the Making", "Same Again (For Love)", "Ray-Bans" and "Strawberry Dream".

Elle
Studio album by Dagny
Released	7 June 2024
Length	25:53
Label	Universal Little Daggers
Producer	Cato Sundberg Edvard Førre Erfjord Jason Gill Kent Sundberg Nick Hahn Oliver Lundström Oskar Widén Simon Oscroft Tommy King Tyler Spry
Dagny chronology
Strangers / Lovers (2020) Elle (2024)
Singles from Elle
"Heartbreak in the Making" Released: 28 April 2023 "Same Again (For Love)" Released: 16 June 2023 "Ray-Bans" Released: 8 September 2023 "Strawberry Dream" Released: 12 April 2024

Background

After releasing her debut studio album Strangers / Lovers (2020), Dagny had released a collaboration single called "Pretty" (2021) with fellow Norwegian singer-songwriter Astrid S. The song was included in the soundtrack of American romantic comedy film The Hating Game. The song was described as "an electro-pop feel, creating a playful soundscape to carry us through the party season." by some critics.^[2] In February 2022, Dagny signed a publishing contract with Sony Music.^[3] In June 2022, Dagny released "Brightsider".^[4] Dagny released "Highs & Lows" in October 2022. The stripped back ballad diverged from previous synth and anthemic sounds, with Dagny describing the love song as "one of the most raw" she has ever performed.^[5]

Release and promotion

Elle was released through Universal and Little Daggers Records on 7 June 2024. It is available on streaming, digital download, and vinyl LP.^[6]

Title and artwork

Dagny unveiled the album's cover and title on 27 May 2024.^[7] The tracklist however was unveiled a day before album's release, on 6 June 2024.^[8]

Singles

The album's lead single "Heartbreak in the Making" was released on April 28, 2023,^[9] The single has peaked at number nineteen on VG-lista Topp 40 Singles.^[10] "Same Again (For Love)" was released as the second single on June 16, 2023.^[11] The track had peaked at number 25 on VG-lista.^[12] "Ray-Bans" was released on September 8, 2023 as the album's third single.^[1] It debuted and peaked at number 39 in Norway.^[13] "Strawberry Dream" was released as the fourth and final single from the album on April 12, 2024. The track peaked at number 38 in Norway.^[14]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number eight on the Norwegian VG-lista Topp 40 Album where it stayed for four weeks, earning her second top-ten album.^[15]

Track listing

Elle track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Heartbreak in the Making"	Dagny Norvoll Sandvik Maria Hazell Oliver Lundström	Oliver Lundström	3:14
2.	"Same Again (For Love)"	Sandvik Lise Sofie Reppe Edvard Førre Erfjord	Edvard Førre Erfjord	3:19
3.	"Ray-Bans"	Sandvik Maureen McDonald Tyler Spry	Lundström Spry Simon Oscroft	3:25
4.	"Someboy's Baby"	Sandvik Lara Anderson Lundström Mikey Gromley	Lundström Tommy King	2:58
5.	"Hate Being Alone"	Sandvik Jason Gill Jon Eyden Julia Karlsson	Gill Oskar Widén	3:05
6.	"Strawberry Dream"	Sandvik Cato Sundberg Kent Sundberg Nick Hahn	Rat City	3:11
7.	"Close"	Sandvik Hahn	Hahn	2:58
8.	"In My Bones"	Sandvik Kristin Carpenter Anton Engdahl	Lundström	3:39
Total length:				25:53

Charts

Chart performance for Elle

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[16]	8

Release history

Release history and formats for Elle

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	7 June 2024	Digital download streaming vinyl LP	Universal Little Daggers Records	[6]

References

1. Duran, Anagricel (11 September 2023). "Dagny shares new single 'Ray-Bans' and announces a mini-album trilogy". NME.
2. The Hating Game (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists, 2021-12-10
3. Thraves, Lucy (2 February 2022). "Norwegian singer-songwriter Dagny signs to Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia". Music Week.
4. Ching, Stephanie Joy (July 10, 2022). "Bright Side of Life: Norwegian sensation Dagny on her music's ethereal edge". BusinessMirror.
5. "Dagny offers a warm alt-pop hug to keep us balanced on 'Highs & Lows'". Vanyaland. 10 October 2022.
6. "Dagny - Elle Vinyl". Platekompaniet (in Norwegian).
7. "3 - 2 - 1, ok, let's do this: "ELLE", my second ever record (!!!) will be yours too on the 7th of June 🎱🌸🌏🍓 I couldn't be more excited". Retrieved 27 May 2024 – via Instagram.
8. "The listening party last night was SO NICE! Let's do a listening party everytime I release music?! It's less than 12 hours until "ELLE" is out. Hands up if you're excited 🙋🏼‍♀️🍓". Retrieved 6 June 2024 – via Instagram.
9. "Dagny - 'Heartbreak In The Making'". The Daily Music Report. 28 April 2023.
10. "Singel 2023 uke 18". VG-lista.
11. "Same Again (For Love)". 7digital.
12. "Singel 2023 uke 25". VG-lista.
13. "Singel 2023 uke 37". VG-lista.
14. "Singel 2024 uke 16". VG-lista. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
15. "Album 2024 uke 24". VG-lista. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
16. "Album 2024 uke 24". VG-lista. Retrieved 15 June 2024.