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Troye Sivan's New Album She's the Best
Troye Sivan releases reflective album She's the Best with Nicole Kidman video, after years of partying and queer identity exploration.
In brief
Troye Sivan releases reflective album She's the Best with Nicole Kidman video, after years of partying and queer identity exploration. Troye Sivan's new album She's the Best balances club bangers with introspective tracks, featuring Nicole Kidman in its first video. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
New Album Release
Troye Sivan drops fourth studio album She's the Best on October 9, 2026, following his 2023 Grammy-nominated work.
“My last album was this hypersexual, super-connected album that I wrote when I was feeling very much like a citizen of the world”
Nicole Kidman Video
The album's first single video stars Nicole Kidman, whom Sivan contacted after working together on Boy Erased.
“I got her number, couldn't believe it. I didn't utilize it.”
Queer Identity Journey
Sivan discusses how his early life experiences with gender identity shaped his music and artistic expression.
“I knew that I was gay. I've always known. So it totally petrified me.”
Party and Freedom
Sivan links his love of dancing to queer community and the need for safe spaces to express himself.
“I think that's also why I take partying so seriously is because I think that there's a spiritual need, a human need to let loose.”
Jack Antonoff Collaboration
Sivan worked with producer Jack Antonoff, who he first collaborated with in 2015 on the song 'Heaven'.
“Something that I love about Jack is the way that he works is everything is set up and ready to go.”
Lily Rose Depp Feature
The closing track 'Lost Time' includes a French monologue from Sivan's close friend Lily Rose Depp.
“I met her and it was instant. She is so funny and so warm”
Album Themes
She's the Best blends high-energy club tracks with deeply personal songs about connection and waiting.
“There is this high-octane side to the album that feels really bombastic, and then there are the songs that feel like the interior of my mind”
Writing Process
Sivan spent months writing the album, drawing inspiration from diverse sources including literature and music.
“I read quite a bit. There was a book that I read, a very short book by Annie Ernaux”
Touring with Charli XCX
Sivan has sold out arenas while touring with Charli XCX, a key influence on his musical style.
“I've always loved being in the orbit of these women”
Queer Community Focus
Sivan emphasizes the importance of queer spaces in his music and how they connect to his personal identity.
“I want to go dance with gay guys and queer people”
Album Impact
She's the Best is described as one of the best pop albums of the last 15 years, with a mix of emotional depth and energy.
“It's genuinely one of the best pop albums of the last fifteen years”
Personal Reflection
Sivan reflects on the emotional toll of his previous work and the need for introspection in his new album.
“At some point along the way, a disconnect started to form where I was going home to the hotel by myself”
Music Video Concept
The 'She's the Best' video explores queer identity and the freedom found in self-expression.
“It's about partying and how seriously I take it and how I do think it's an innate human thing”
Queer Liberation
Sivan credits his journey from shame to empowerment through drag and queer community.
“Over the years, I've chipped away at that shame and, through it, found so much freedom and power”
What it means
Troye Sivan's new album She's the Best balances club bangers with introspective tracks, featuring Nicole Kidman in its first video.
