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Troye Sivan has begun teasing his comeback.
The pop singer-songwriter took to Instagram over the weekend (June 10) to tease that his long-awaited third studio album will soon be released, also hinting in the process that his next single is being titled ‘Rush’.
Writing on Instagram, Sivan shared an update, saying that he had no intention of making fans wait for five years for a new record since he last released his acclaimed sophomore album ‘Bloom’.
“I didn’t mean to take 5 years to make this album – Bloom tour happened (lmk if you came), then i started working on it, then cockbig19 (COVID-19), then The Idol, always working on the album in all the moments between..and now here we are,” Troye Sivan wrote. “Enough excuses now. Enough saying ‘soon’, this is for YOU and it starts NOWWWW”.
Check out Troye Sivan’s post below.
While further details on ‘Rush’ and the album it’s being taken from have yet to be announced, Sivan has been teasing the record since September last year.
2018’s ‘Bloom’ scored a glowing five-star review from NME’s El Hunt, who wrote: “Troye Sivan and other queer pop stars frequently find themselves lumped with common tags – “unapologetically out” is one clumsy term that often gets thrown about. As much as it’s often a cliché, unapologetic – or rather, completely empowered – is a mood that applies wholeheartedly to ‘Bloom’. Here, Sivan has created an album that does away with any apology; instead it sees him seize happiness with both hands.”
Since then, Sivan has released the 2020 EP ‘In A Dream’, and the standalone singles ‘Angel Baby’, ‘Trouble’ and ‘Wait’, the last two of which featured on the soundtrack of the Sivan-starring film Three Months.
Elsewhere, Sivan collaborated with Mark Ronson and Kacey Musgraves for a remix of the song ‘Easy’, which featured in its original form on ‘In A Dream’. Last year, he released the full version of that EP’s interlude ‘could cry just thinkin about you’, and featured alongside Tate McRae on the song ‘You’.
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Ryan Adams has called off his forthcoming European tour, with promoters confirming the cancellation only days after the singer revealed that he is “broke” and facing personal difficulties away from the spotlight.
A message released by the tour promoter reassured fans that the 51 year old artist is “doing OK” and has shifted his attention toward completing a trilogy of albums.
“Due to circumstances beyond our control, the upcoming Ryan Adams European Tour has been cancelled. We apologize to all those who bought tickets and were excited for these shows. Refunds will be processed automatically… Ryan is doing ok and working hard to finish the new album trilogy. New music on the way,” the statement read.
Ryan shared the announcement on his own account and provided a brief update, writing: “Tough times. Been sick. Fall tour cancelled.”
The cancellation comes shortly after the Gold singer disclosed that he has been selling a large collection of music equipment to cover his expenses and continue financing his records. In an honest note to followers, the controversial musician described himself as “broke and sick and tired and defeated,” saying that selling his valuable gear was necessary to support himself and keep creating music.
He wrote: “I appreciate anybody who can give these treasured things a new life.
“I’m proud that I did this. That I remain transparent. This business is vile and full of snakes. But I’m proud to call it and man up to this. I’ll keep making records as long as I can afford to.”
He finished the message by sharing that he intended to spend some time sitting in the sunshine with his cats while allowing himself to cry.
He said: “I’m not sure how many more times I can hit this wall. When is it enough?”
In 2019, Ryan became the focus of an exposé published by the New York Times, in which several women accused him of controlling and emotionally abusive behaviour.
Ryan eventually made a public apology, although he did not directly address any of the women who had spoken out.
He said: “In my effort to be a better man, I have fought to get sober, but this time I’m doing it with professional help. Sobriety is a priority in my life, and so is my mental health. These, as I’m learning, go hand in hand. There are no words to express how bad I feel about the ways I’ve mistreated people throughout my life and career. All I can say is that I’m sorry. It’s that simple. This period of isolation and reflection made me see that I needed to make significant changes in my life.”
Following the controversy, he publicly asked record companies to offer him another opportunity, revealing that he was only “months” away from potentially losing his home, recording studio and independent label.
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