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The Midlife Crisis Comes for Millennial Pop
On her first album in eight years, Robyn reckons with motherhood and midlife desire.
TL;DR
- Robyn Carlsson, initially a teen pop star, rejected the industry to create her own music as Robyn.
- She founded her own label and developed a unique sound combining dance beats, hip-hop, and synth riffs with lyrics about independence and social expectations.
- Her music, particularly from the 2010 album 'Body Talk,' became an anthem for Millennials, influencing artists like Lorde and Ariana Grande.
- Robyn's latest album, 'Sexistential,' released after an eight-year hiatus and following personal experiences like motherhood, explores midlife themes with a more experimental and unrestrained sound.
- The album's chaotic yet controlled production and candid lyrics address the complexities of aging, motherhood, and existential questions, challenging the notion that pop stars must mature into stately eminence.
- Robyn's approach to pop music and her engagement with midlife experiences offer a model for finding meaning in unconventional ways, resonating with listeners who have also delayed traditional life milestones.