Say Nothing (Flume song)

"Say Nothing" is a song by Australian electronic musician and producer Flume featuring Australian singer May-a, released through Future Classic on 2 February 2022 as the lead single from his upcoming third studio album Palaces (2022). The song features elements of baile funk.

"Say Nothing"
Single by Flume featuring May-a
from the album Palaces
Written2020
Released2 February 2022
Recorded2021
Length3:52
LabelFuture Classic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Flume
Flume singles chronology
"The Difference"
(2020)		 "Say Nothing"
(2022)		 "Sirens"
(2022)
May-a singles chronology
"Junk Truck Head Fuck"
(2021)		 "Say Nothing"
(2022)
Music video
"Say Nothing" on YouTube

Background

In early January 2022, Flume began teasing the release of new music.[1] He shared a short clip titled "2022" on YouTube on 2 January, which featured a compilation of several forthcoming songs.[2] On 28 January 2022, he announced on social media that he would release a collaboration with Australian indie pop singer May-a on 2 February 2022, alongside a snippet from an accompanying music video.[3] Following the release, "Say Nothing" was confirmed as the lead single from his upcoming third studio album Palaces (2022).[4] According to Flume, the song was written "midway through 2020" and recorded in "early 2021". He explained that he was "really excited about the initial idea but it was only once I got back to Australia in early 2021 and linked up in the studio with May-a that the song really came to life". In an interview with Triple J, he went on to praise her "beautiful voice".[4] May-a described working with the producer as "a really incredible experience", adding that "it's unbelievable to be in a position to create music with someone I look up to and can learn so much from". She further expressed admiration for his "creative process" and shared her excitement for the release of the song.[5]

Music video

The music video, directed by Michael Hili, was released on 3 February 2022.[6] Visuals were described as "surreal" with the artists appearing in motorbike suits next to exotic birds and silicon burger buns, amongst other things. It also features shots of Flume "sporting bleach-blonde hair" and May-a being buried in black sand.[7][5]

Commercial performance

In Australia, "Say Nothing" debuted at number 16 on the ARIA Singles Chart on the chart dated 14 February 2022.[8]

Charts
Chart performance for "Say Nothing"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 5
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] 12

References
  1. Dori, Fabian (28 January 2022). "On a la preview du nouveau titre de Flume, intitulé "Say Nothing"" [We have the preview of the new title of Flume, entitled "Say Nothing"]. Guettapen. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  2. Doria, Matt (3 January 2022). "Flume teases imminent return, Damon Albarn collab with ambient new track and video". NME Australia. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  3. Doria, Matt (29 January 2022). "Flume shares teaser for MAY-A collab "Say Nothing"". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  4. Newstead, Al (3 February 2022). "Flume drops new banger Say Nothing ft. May-a, talks up new album Palaces". Triple J. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  5. Mahadevan, Tara C. (3 February 2022). "Flume Shares Video for New Song "Say Nothing" f/ May-a". Complex. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  6. Keneally, Cerys (3 February 2022). "Flume announces new album with May-a collaboration "Say Nothing"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  7. Brandle, Lars (3 February 2022). "Flume takes us for a ride with fresh cut 'Say Nothing' featuring May-a: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  8. Connery, Tess (14 February 2022). "ARIA Charts: Korn snag their first #1 in over 20 years". Mediaweek. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  9. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  10. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  11. "Flume Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
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