Flume, Emma Louise Release Collaborative Album DUMB August 22

Australian artists Emma Louise and Grammy-winning electronic musician Flume have announced a collaborative album titled DUMB, set for release on August 22. The album, featuring 10 tracks including the first single "Easy Goodbye," was created during studio sessions in regional northern New South Wales where both artists reside. Emma Louise described the album's title as a reclamation of the word "dumb," reflecting her experiences growing up undiagnosed neurodivergent and the struggles with feeling misunderstood and silenced. This project continues the duo's creative partnership, following their previous collaboration on the 2022 track "Hollow" from Flume's album Palaces. The release comes shortly after Flume's recent EP with JPEGMAFIA, We Live In A Society, marking his return from a two-year hiatus, while Emma Louise has been known for her evolving sound across multiple albums. Both artists have earned significant acclaim in their careers, with Flume winning multiple ARIA Awards and a Grammy, and Emma Louise recognized for her introspective songwriting and experimentation.