Troye Sivan Releases New Album 'She’s the Best'

Troye Sivan released his new album 'She’s the Best' on Friday, October 9, 2024. The 12-track collection is a portrait of the artist's life, capturing a tension between outward celebration and vulnerable longing.

It celebrates queer identity, sex, music, dancing, and community. The album also expresses gratitude for the women in his life as a constant source of love and inspiration. Yet it equally explores yearning, loneliness, and the search for someone to share life with. Conceived to be experienced both visually and sonically, the work explores a full spectrum of identity. It centers on queerness, humor, and enduring romantic optimism. Troye Sivan said: "She’s the heartbeat bumping in my chest."

Track-by-track highlights and themes

Individual tracks range from the Madonna-sampled lead single to intimate ballads and club-driven songs. The title track 'She’s the Best' is a letter to the women in his life, suggesting 'that girl' could be anyone. It has a shuffling breakbeat, misty synths, flute samples, and Charli xcx's cooing backing vocals.

The lead single 'Party' borrows from Madonna’s 2000 hit 'Music', with Madonna apparently giving personal approval for the sample. Sivan intones a list of locations where a party might theoretically take place, promoting the idea that a party can be anywhere. Other tracks describe fleeting connections and deeper searches.

Tracks like 'Love So Big It Hurts' and 'Lost Time' balance pop smarts with weird arrangements. 'Embarrassingly' is substantially prettier than expected for a song about its subject matter.

Collaborations and production

The album features significant collaborative input. George Daniel, Charli xcx's husband, co-produced a brace of songs. Sivan's creative partnership with Charli xcx is further showed by their recent joint activities.

He co-headlined a US tour with her just after the release of her album 'Brat'. Sivan also joined Charli xcx as a surprise guest during her set at the Austin City Limits festival this past weekend. Beyond this, he has duetted on hits by Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande.

Career context and recent trajectory

'She’s the Best' follows a period of major recognition for Sivan. He took a five-year break before releasing 'Something to Give Each Other' in 2023. That album was led by the Grammy-nominated single 'Rush' and earned widespread acclaim.

Over the past year, he earned three Grammy nominations in total. He also landed two Billboard Hot 100 hits: 'Rush' and 'One of Your Girls'. His albums have sold respectable, not earth-shattering quantities. Intermittent singles have become mainstream hits but are vastly outstripped by his overall profile.

He has done arena tours and is highly regarded among huge stars. Kylie Minogue wrote glowingly about him in Time magazine. Nicole Kidman appears in the video for the title track from 'She’s the Best'.

Background and artistic journey

Troye Sivan started on YouTube. His debut EP 'TRXYE' was released in 2014 and debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. His debut album 'Blue Neighbourhood' followed in 2015, featuring the song 'Youth'.

He released the album 'Bloom' in 2018, which included the songs 'My My My!' and 'Dance to This' featuring Ariana Grande. He has been active for over 12 years, building a career marked by critically acclaimed work and high-profile collaborations. The album was released on Friday, October 9, 2024, and contains 12 tracks exploring queer identity, love, and longing through diverse musical styles.