Robyn Returns with Provocative New Album 'Sexistential': "I Feel Like the Purpose of My Life Is to Stay Horny"
For her first new album in nearly a decade, Swedish pop sensation Robyn has announced that she's pushing boundaries like never before. The forthcoming release, titled 'Sexistential', is expected to drop on March 27 via Young, and judging by its title track and accompanying singles, it promises to be a game-changer.
Robyn kicked off the promotional campaign with a New Year's Eve show in Brooklyn, where she debuted two of the album's tracks: "Talk To Me" and "Sexistential". The former is a hypnotizing exploration of happiness, produced by Robyn's longtime collaborator Klas ร hlund and Oscar Holter, with co-writing credits to Max Martin. According to Robyn, the song was written during the pandemic, when physical connections were scarce - she confesses to having a crush on "talkers", people who spark her desire.
However, it's the latter track, "Sexistential", that truly captures Robyn's attention-grabbing style. A provocative exploration of intimacy and technology, with a haunting delivery that highlights the challenges of modern dating in the age of IVF. As for inspiration, Robyn cites Andrรฉ 3000's dismissive comments about rapping over medical procedures, which she promptly turned into a bold statement on her own track.
Robyn's decision to create an album centered around sex and intimacy is part of her artistic journey back to itself after years of creative drought. When asked in a statement what drives this new work, Robyn revealed that it all boils down to one thing: staying horny - not just about sex but the essence of feeling sensual, attracted to experiences she enjoys. This realization is both liberating and disquieting, echoing her long-standing exploration of themes like desire and vulnerability.
In 'Sexistential', we're witnessing a re-emergence of an artist who's never shied away from uncharted territory, even when it sparks debate or provokes discomfort. A new chapter awaits Robyn in the world of music, pushing us to engage with the complexities of pleasure, intimacy, and our alluring desires.
The title track "Sexistential" is set to be performed live on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert later this week, as fans eagerly await the release of 'Sexistential' in various colors of vinyl.
For her first new album in nearly a decade, Swedish pop sensation Robyn has announced that she's pushing boundaries like never before. The forthcoming release, titled 'Sexistential', is expected to drop on March 27 via Young, and judging by its title track and accompanying singles, it promises to be a game-changer.
Robyn kicked off the promotional campaign with a New Year's Eve show in Brooklyn, where she debuted two of the album's tracks: "Talk To Me" and "Sexistential". The former is a hypnotizing exploration of happiness, produced by Robyn's longtime collaborator Klas ร hlund and Oscar Holter, with co-writing credits to Max Martin. According to Robyn, the song was written during the pandemic, when physical connections were scarce - she confesses to having a crush on "talkers", people who spark her desire.
However, it's the latter track, "Sexistential", that truly captures Robyn's attention-grabbing style. A provocative exploration of intimacy and technology, with a haunting delivery that highlights the challenges of modern dating in the age of IVF. As for inspiration, Robyn cites Andrรฉ 3000's dismissive comments about rapping over medical procedures, which she promptly turned into a bold statement on her own track.
Robyn's decision to create an album centered around sex and intimacy is part of her artistic journey back to itself after years of creative drought. When asked in a statement what drives this new work, Robyn revealed that it all boils down to one thing: staying horny - not just about sex but the essence of feeling sensual, attracted to experiences she enjoys. This realization is both liberating and disquieting, echoing her long-standing exploration of themes like desire and vulnerability.
In 'Sexistential', we're witnessing a re-emergence of an artist who's never shied away from uncharted territory, even when it sparks debate or provokes discomfort. A new chapter awaits Robyn in the world of music, pushing us to engage with the complexities of pleasure, intimacy, and our alluring desires.
The title track "Sexistential" is set to be performed live on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert later this week, as fans eagerly await the release of 'Sexistential' in various colors of vinyl.