Robyn Returns to the Dance Floor With Euphoric New Single "Dopamine"
Seven years after releasing her last solo single, Swedish dance-pop icon Robyn has finally returned with a brand new track that's sure to get your heart racing. "Dopamine" is an unapologetically catchy and upbeat song that showcases the singer-songwriter's signature style, expertly blending infectious beats, soaring vocals, and a dash of introspection.
Produced by longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund, "Dopamine" embodies everything we've come to expect from Robyn: a dance floor banger with a hypnotic pulse that's impossible to shake off. The song's music video, directed by Marili Andre, sees Robyn dancing her way through the highs and lows of life in a visually striking and energetic spectacle.
In an interview to promote the release, Robyn spoke candidly about the inspiration behind "Dopamine". She discussed how our reliance on technology to track our emotions has led to a disconnection from our humanity, stating, "We're learning how to decode our emotions through hormones and chemical substances in our bodies... It's almost like we don’t even accept that we’re human anymore." The song, she explained, is about embracing this duality – acknowledging the intense, physical responses that come with experiencing life, while also recognizing their biological basis.
With "Dopamine", Robyn potentially cues up a new album, which would be her first since 2018's critically-acclaimed "Honey". Despite a relatively quiet period on the music scene, Robyn has continued to collaborate with an impressive range of artists, including SG Lewis, Channel Tres, Jónsi, Smile, and Jamie XX. Her recent reissue of her self-titled 2005 album has also sparked renewed interest in her back catalogue.
As for "Dopamine", it's clear that Robyn is still the master of crafting infectious, dance-driven pop that gets under your skin. With its unrelenting energy and introspective lyrics, this latest single is a compelling reminder of why we've been waiting so patiently for new music from one of the most innovative voices in contemporary pop.
Seven years after releasing her last solo single, Swedish dance-pop icon Robyn has finally returned with a brand new track that's sure to get your heart racing. "Dopamine" is an unapologetically catchy and upbeat song that showcases the singer-songwriter's signature style, expertly blending infectious beats, soaring vocals, and a dash of introspection.
Produced by longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund, "Dopamine" embodies everything we've come to expect from Robyn: a dance floor banger with a hypnotic pulse that's impossible to shake off. The song's music video, directed by Marili Andre, sees Robyn dancing her way through the highs and lows of life in a visually striking and energetic spectacle.
In an interview to promote the release, Robyn spoke candidly about the inspiration behind "Dopamine". She discussed how our reliance on technology to track our emotions has led to a disconnection from our humanity, stating, "We're learning how to decode our emotions through hormones and chemical substances in our bodies... It's almost like we don’t even accept that we’re human anymore." The song, she explained, is about embracing this duality – acknowledging the intense, physical responses that come with experiencing life, while also recognizing their biological basis.
With "Dopamine", Robyn potentially cues up a new album, which would be her first since 2018's critically-acclaimed "Honey". Despite a relatively quiet period on the music scene, Robyn has continued to collaborate with an impressive range of artists, including SG Lewis, Channel Tres, Jónsi, Smile, and Jamie XX. Her recent reissue of her self-titled 2005 album has also sparked renewed interest in her back catalogue.
As for "Dopamine", it's clear that Robyn is still the master of crafting infectious, dance-driven pop that gets under your skin. With its unrelenting energy and introspective lyrics, this latest single is a compelling reminder of why we've been waiting so patiently for new music from one of the most innovative voices in contemporary pop.