It’s almost time to show yourself some love (sweet love) Friday 10am BST https://t.co/rP15XwXU4U pic.twitter.com/GA9omHJG7j

— Little Mix (@LittleMix) August 30, 2021

The single announcement follows Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards’s double announcement last week of the birth of their babies. Pinnock surprise announcement revealed that she had given birth to twins. There have not yet been any announcements with regard to the gender/s of Pinnock and Edward’s new arrivals. Pinnock and Edwards make up the band’s lineup with bandmate Jade Thirlwall.

The band rose to fame after their X Factor win on December 11th 2011 with then bandmate Jesy Nelson. Nelson left the band on December 14th 2020 sighting that she struggled with her mental health whilst in the band. The trio expressed their support, following Nelson’s departure who is now set to release solo material and vowed to continue the band as a trio.

The band were put together whilst on the show and were known as Rhythmix before changing their name due to a children’s music charity with the same name. Following their eighth season win as the first and only female band to win the show, they enjoyed success with the release of their debut album DNA. The debut single “Cannonball” released on December 11th 2011 provided the band with their first UK number 1 single.

The band scored a further four UK number 1 singles with “Wings” (2012), “Black Magic” (2015), “Shout Out to My Ex” (2016) and “Sweet Melody” (2021). The band are also known for hit singles “Move” (2013), “Little Me” (2013) “Salute” (2014) “Touch” (2016), “Power” (2017), “Women Like Me” (2018) and “Holiday” (2021). The band have released six studio albums with their sixth album “Confetti” peaking at number 2 on the UK Official Albums Chart and their last album to feature Nelson.

Pinnock and Thirlwall wrote the new single enlisting the support of MNEK and singer-songwriters Lauren Aquilina and Sakima. Thirlwall speaking of the co-writing team said “MNEK is family to us, so it’s always a joy to write with him, and Lauren and Sakima joining the mix proved to be very welcome!” The band also recently released news of their 10th Anniversary Album Between Us set for release on November 12th. Sighting the band’s 10-year reign Edwards stated “We can’t believe it has been 10 years. Time has flown, and when you look back we have done so much that we’re super proud of”  

Between Us 12.11 We are so excited about this album. It includes all our hits, as well as some brand new songs we can’t wait for you to hear #10YearsOfLittleMix https://t.co/4Yewo609pk pic.twitter.com/vcnE9n7WKA — Little Mix (@LittleMix) August 19, 2021

The trio has stated that the single is the first of five new singles from their new album with another four singles yet to be announced. The band have rescheduled their Confetti Tour for 2022 due to the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Busy times look set to be ahead for the trio with motherhood, the release of their new single, new album and upcoming 2022 UK Tour.

Listen to Little Mix’s Album Between Us here

See Little Mix’s Tour dates below. Tickets are available here

09/04/22 SSE Arena- Belfast
10/04 SSE Arena- Belfast
12/04 3Arena-Dublin
13/04 3Arena- Dublin
15/04 Utilita Arena- Newcastle Upon Tyne
16/04 Utilita Arena- Newcastle Upon Tyne
18/04 M & S Bank Arena- Liverpool
19/04 Sheffield Arena- Sheffield
21/04 Resorts World Arena- Birmingham
22/04 Resorts World Arena- Birmingham
23/04 Resorts World Arena- Birmingham
26/04 M & S Bank Arena- Liverpool
27/04/ The SSE Hydro- Glasgow
28/04/ The SSE Hydro- Glasgow
30/04 First Direct Arena- Leeds
02/05 Motorpoint Arena- Cardiff
03/05 Motorpoint Arena- Cardiff
04/05 Motorpoint Arena- Cardiff
06/05 The AO Arena- Manchester
07/05 The AO Arena- Manchester
09/05 Motorpoint Arena- Nottingham
10/05 Motorpoint Arena- Nottingham
12/05 The 02- London
13/05 The 02- London
14/05 The 02- London