About Troye Sivan
Troye Sivan was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1995 and raised in Perth, Australia. He first gained a following as a YouTube personality and child actor before transitioning into music, releasing EPs that established him as a significant new pop voice. He has become one of the most prominent openly gay pop artists of his generation, blending music with work in film and fashion.
Sound and style
Sivan's music spans synth-pop, electropop, and alternative pop, characterized by airy vocals, atmospheric production, and intimate, often explicitly queer lyrics about love, desire, and identity. His later work embraces dance and club influences, with Something to Give Each Other celebrated for its sensual, euphoric tone.
Discography highlights
- Blue Neighbourhood (2015, EMI/Capitol)
- Bloom (2018)
- Something to Give Each Other (2023, featuring Rush)
For collectors
Sivan's albums have been issued in colored-vinyl and special editions, with Bloom and Something to Give Each Other popular among collectors. Limited variants accompany his major releases.
Where to start
Listeners new to Troye Sivan often start with Bloom (2018) or Something to Give Each Other (2023). For related listening, see Explore more: Pop/Indie-Pop and Explore more: Pop/Indie-Pop.