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March 24, 2026
Robyn: Sexistential review
(Young) After 2018’s meditative Honey, the Swedish star returns to her trademark skin-tingling electro bangers – but this time she’s unpicking her trademark fixation on romantic love
TL;DR
- Robyn's ninth album, Sexistential, features her characteristic electro banger sound, distinct from the softer style of 'Honey'.
- The album explores themes beyond romantic love, including the chemical nature of emotions, solo parenthood, and self-validation.
- Songs like 'Dopamine' question the nature of love, while 'Sexistential' (the title track) addresses solo parenthood and IVF.
- Robyn reimagines past songs, such as 'Blow My Mind,' to reflect new perspectives, like loving her son instead of a romantic partner.
- The album's finale, 'Into the Sun,' offers a complex electro-ballad, while 'Dopamine' is highlighted as a defining moment embracing powerful emotions.
- Collaborators include Klas Åhlund, Joe Mount, and Max Martin.