They said it would never happen, but the unthinkable has come true – ABBA are to release their first new music in over 35 years. The super Swedes have recorded two brand new tracks, including one titled I Still Have Faith In You, which will be performed by their hologram alter egos on a BBC TV special in December.
The quartet announced last year that they are plotting an avatar tour in 2019, where Abbatars – likenesses of the band – perform at venues with a live band. Now, after reuniting for various other projects in recent years (their 40th anniversary included), it appears ABBA have been inspired to try their hand at songwriting again. “The decision to go ahead with the exciting ABBA avatar tour project had an unexpected consequence,” they explained in a statement. “We all four felt that, after some 35 years, it could be fun to join forces again and go into the recording studio. So we did. And it was like time had stood still and we had only been away on a short holiday. It was an extremely joyful experience.”