Pop superstar Troye Sivan joins Dua to discuss the role identity has played in his life and career, from his Jewishness to his queerness. They reminisce on their first meeting and Troye shares his creative inspirations while making his new album.
Troye Sivan emphasizes the importance of enjoying life outside of work and shares his inspirations for his new album.
Troye Sivan reflects on the impact of his YouTube coming out video and his evolving perspective on intimacy.
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Troye Sivan discusses his evolving identity and creative journey
Troye Sivan reflects on how his sense of identity has changed over the years. He expresses feeling more confident and settled, with a greater ability to zoom out and have a big picture view. While he still cares deeply about his family and Australian culture, he emphasizes the importance of enjoying life outside of work. Troye shares inspirations for his new album, including the Janet Jackson album 'Rhythm Nation,' the book 'The Ethical Slut,' and the movie 'Before Sunrise.' He also mentions how going out to dance with friends and prioritizing travel have influenced his creativity.
Troye Sivan on the impact of his coming out video and his evolving views on intimacy
Troye Sivan reflects on his coming out video on YouTube, sharing how it changed his life and the relief he felt when it was released. He discusses the impact of LGBTQ+ online communities and the importance of sharing personal stories. Troye also opens up about his evolving perspective on intimacy and recounting a transformative experience when someone challenged his preconceived notions. This experience led him to embrace moments of connection, even if they are fleeting. Troye expresses gratitude to the queer community for their support and inspiration.
Troye Sivan's multifaceted identity and creative pursuits
Troye Sivan embraces his multifaceted identity, highlighting his Australian, Jewish, and queer heritage. He shares how being raised in an orthodox community in Australia shaped his cultural identity, even though he is not particularly religious. Troye discusses his love for music and the challenges of balancing his music career with acting. While he enjoys acting and appreciates the opportunities it provides, he recognizes that music will always be his priority. Troye reflects on the joy and challenges of touring, highlighting his friendship and fond memories with Dua Lipa on their 2016 tour.
Troye Sivan's creative evolution and upcoming album
Troye Sivan discusses the creative journey leading up to his upcoming album. He shares how personal experiences and self-discovery influenced the album's themes, including newfound fun and confidence, exploring intimacy, and embracing life outside of work. Troye recommends experiencing club culture to fully understand the inspirations behind some of the album's songs. He also mentions the HBO series 'The Idol' and how it allowed him to fully immerse himself in acting. Troye reflects on the challenges and rewards of being both a musician and an actor, always prioritizing his love for music.
Pop superstar Troye Sivan joins Dua to discuss the role identity has played in his life and career, from his Jewishness to his queerness, his Australian-ness, and so much more. Having known Dua for seven years now, Troye’s openness and vulnerability is on full display in an episode that is equal parts affecting and funny.
On the heels of the release of his hit single “Rush,” Troye looks back on a life anchored by his various identities, digging deep on personal touchstones and highlights like his beloved YouTube “coming out” video and his changing relationship to faith. He and Dua reminisce on their first time meeting, when Dua opened for Troye’s North American tour in 2016, with some behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss. Troye also shares a list of the things that most creatively inspired him while making his new album, while his guide to his favourite queer spots in Melbourne can be found at service95.com.
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