Exploring Troye Sivan’s New Album: ‘She’s the Best’

Troye Sivan’s 2023 album, Something to Give Each Other, marked a significant shift in his career. The Australian singer-songwriter’s choreo-driven singles like “Rush” and “Got Me Started” became viral sensations, earning him his first Grammy nominations. The singles even gained spoof attention on Saturday Night Live with Timothée Chalamet and boygenius.

Following the album’s success, Sivan embarked on the Sweat tour with Charli XCX during the hype known as “Brat” summer. Despite these thrilling milestones, Sivan faced some uncharted personal challenges at the end of his 20s. His latest album, She’s the Best, offers him a platform to explore deeper, darker emotions.

In a recent conversation with NPR Music reporter, Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, Sivan shared insights into the album. He explained his intentions to honor the women in his life while stepping away from traditional pop music’s polished perfection. Sivan aimed to create an “unsexy” album that resonates with his authentic feelings.

This podcast episode featuring Troye Sivan was produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Hazel Cills. Jacob Ganz serves as NPR Music’s chief editor. The show’s executive production team includes Suraya Mohamed and Executive Director Sonali Mehta.

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