ABBA are set to release five new songs in 2021.
The Swedish supergroup announced plans to record new material back in 2018, confirming two new tracks, I Still Have Faith In You and Don’t Shut Me Down, had been recorded.
They also teased a digital avatar tour, featuring images of the quartet performing their biggest hits, including Dancing Queen, Voulez-Vous, and Take A Chance On Me, would hit the road. However, as the jaunt continued to be delayed, so did the music.
Musician Björn Ulvaeus previously told fans a further two tracks – four in total – had been recorded and, according to journalist Geoff Lloyd, there’s now even more new music.
Speaking on his podcast Reasons To Be Cheerful, the radio presenter explained: “I got to spend an hour with Bjorn Ulveaus from ABBA via Zoom. They’ve recorded five new songs.
“They should have been out at the end of last year. They’re going to get these holograms out on tour,” he explained, according to Daily Mail.
“Because of technical difficulties and the pandemic, it’s delayed things. But he promised me that the new ABBA music will be out in 2021.”
ABBA, also comprising members Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, last released new music in 1982.
However, the group has maintained its appeal over the years, with music featuring in hit movies including Muriel’s Wedding in 1995 and the Mamma Mia! franchise.
