It’s been eight lonely, lengthy years since Robyn’s Body Talk reinforced her pop-cult legend. The Swedish songstress’ work emoted through pulsing synths, heavy kick drums and manic hooks that are just as affecting as they are assertive. Though her two collaborative EPs may have distracted us for a minute—Do It Again with Röyksopp in 2014, and Love Is…
When Day 2 of Boston Calling came to a close, I’d never been more indecisive about a set. I was invigorated, yet disappointed; inspired, but perplexed. Four days later, these feelings have yet to dissipate. Robyn’s headline gig at the Massachusetts festival was my first live glimpse of the Swedish songstress/dance-pro–an artist who had eluded me since…
You all remember Robyn. Think back to 1995-96: The Swedish pop-star took over the airwaves with her album Robyn is Here and dominated the charts with her two hit singles “Show Me Love” and “Do You Know (What It Takes)”. Now, she’s back in action, worldwide, now sporting a new attitude and new Euro-dance sound…