Muse-ic Mondays: Issue 24

I have a confession to make: I've been listening to a certain blond pop star as of late — although not the one you might expect. Sure, this lady is a style icon and a successful dance hit generator, but her stage name doesn't rhyme with 'rah-rah.' It does rhyme with 'dobbin,' however.

I'm talking about Swedish songstress Robyn.

Yes, the same singer of the '90s pop hit — and personal favourite at awkward grade school dances — "Show Me Love":

She's come a long way, baby.

Although her haircut and candy-coated voice largely remain intact, Robyn's music — since she founded her own record label Konichiwa Records in 2005 — has evolved from sweet and simple pop tunes to much more cheeky and edgy electropop sounds. Sure, her songs are still formulaic, but she packs in just enough sass and crass that you won't feel like you're listening to your bubblegum-pop-loving tween sister's albums. Nevertheless, you and your sis will both feel inclined to "dance like no one's watching" (her quote of choice, of course).

There's something particularly enjoyable about her combination of playful, almost child-like vocals with brash and humorous, yet heartfelt, sentiments. Robyn is not afraid to be vulnerable or wear her heart on her sleeve, but she'll crank up the bass, synths and quirky lyrics just to make sure you're listening...and dancing. 

As the first of her three-album Body Talk series, Robyn's latest disc Body Talk Pt. 1 wittily plays out like a dance party for single ladies who just want to...well, dance.

Body Talk Pt. 2 is set for a September release.

Here's the first single off of Body Talk Pt. 1 — "Dancing On My Own":

I'm in the corner

Watching you kiss her

I'm right over here

Why can't you see me?

I'm giving it my all

But I'm not the girl you're taking home

I keep dancing on my own

Story of my life, girl. Keep on dancing, my friends.