Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang “Kooky Tantric” (w/ Robyn)
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Jan 14, 2026 Robyn, the iconic Swedish pop artist behind hits like "Dancing On My Own," joins the hosts to discuss her new album, "Sexistential." They dive into her unique songwriting process, blending tantra with pop, and the intimacy of revisiting her own older songs. Robyn shares amusing anecdotes about parenthood, the chaos of social media, and the creative spark from collaborations, particularly with Charli XCX. The conversation also touches on nostalgia's dangers and the thrill of live performances, offering a warm glimpse into the mind of one of pop's brightest stars.
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Creative Process As Tantric Return
- Robyn describes songwriting as a layered, often slow process that can feel like crashing back into yourself after being lost.
- She compares creative collaboration with Klaus to a tantric push-pull where discomfort yields the best material.
Treat Hits As Found, Not Fabricated
- Robyn says good songs sometimes arrive quickly but usually follow months or years of unseen work and revision.
- She advises treating each take as if it's the first time to find authentic emotional moments.
Rewriting Your Own Past Work
- Robyn revisited her older song "Blown My Mind" and rewrote it to reflect present life and "cute aggression" toward her child.
- She framed covering her own work as reclaiming forgotten material after starting her label and having less time post-parenthood.
