Song Of The Week: Sexistential - Robyn

Robyn is officially dropping a new album, and we already have “Dopamine,” “Talk to Me,” and “Sexistential” (the title track) to sink our teeth into. And honestly? She’s doing it like no other.

I was first introduced to Robyn through “Show Me Love.” Don’t get me wrong, it was a hit for me — catchy, fun, classic pop — but at the time, it felt like just another pop song. Then I lost touch with her projects for a while. Living in the stone age, internet access was scarce, and Malaysian radio wasn’t exactly Robyn-friendly. But somehow, “Konichiwa Bitches” did make it to the airwaves, and I was instantly obsessed.

That obsession led me straight to the cyber café after school. I searched for Robyn, clicked play on “Can’t Handle Me,” and that was it. Then came “Fembot,” and honestly? The rest was history. I was fully locked in.

When “Dancing On My Own” and “Call Your Girlfriend” came along, Robyn wasn’t just making pop music anymore — she was making feelings. Loneliness, longing, independence, heartbreak, empowerment — all wrapped in these deceptively simple pop melodies. She had a way of making you dance while quietly wrecking you emotionally, and that’s exactly why her music stuck.

So imagine my reaction when Gen Z recently “discovered” Sexistential and started calling Robyn a Charli XCX wannabe.

Excuse me???

The millennial in me simply will not allow that level of disrespect.

If anything, Charli XCX was inspired by Robyn — not the other way around. Sexistential is literally the reason why I love Robyn in the first place. It’s unapologetic, slightly abrasive, emotionally honest, and effortlessly cool. She’s never chased trends — she sets them, then lets everyone else catch up years later.

Even though this upcoming album will only have 9 tracks, I’m genuinely excited. Robyn has always known exactly who she is as an artist, and these three songs already prove she hasn’t lost her edge — if anything, she’s sharper, bolder, and more self-assured than ever.

Robyn doesn’t need validation from algorithms or viral moments. She’s already done the work. And I, for one, am more than ready for this new era.