James Yorkston and Friends - Songs for Nina and Johanna Format:Black bio-vinyl LP I came across Araki’s work

I came across Araki’s work as a queer teenager

Where 2017’s self-titled debut and its 2019 follow-up Satis Factory were written with what Swilley refers to as a “hands-off” approach — he arranging the music and Brown the lyrics and vocals

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James Yorkston and Friends - Songs for Nina and Johanna Format:Black bio-vinyl LP I came across Araki’s workReleased 22nd August 2025 Songs for Nina and Johanna is the beautiful new album from James Yorkston, this time featuring not one but two of Swedens most recognisable female vocalists. Recorded in Stockholm with Nina Persson (The Cardigans), Johanna Sderberg (First Aid Kit) and members of The Second Hand Orchestra, these are songs about family, love and parenthood. Tender and heart breaking yet overwhelmingly life affirming, Songs for Nina and Johanna