The song was released on 11 August 2017 as the lead single from Avicii's EP, Avīci (01).

[citation needed] A fan made video of the song was available online from September 2016.

[citation needed] Jeffrey Yau of Your EDM said, "'Without You' is quintessential Avicii.

Smooth, upbeat melodies marked with heavy string usage and a euphoric progressive house drop perfectly crafted for the mainstage.

Simple, happy-go-lucky lyrics and chord progressions that will have you smiling from the first second to the last – this is Avicii at his finest.