Robyn’s New Single ‘Dopamine’: A Reflection on Human Nature and Biology
After a seven-year hiatus, Swedish pop icon Robyn has released her latest single, ‘Dopamine’, offering a thought-provoking exploration of human emotions and our relationship with technology.
In an interview, Robyn delves into the concept of ‘Dopamine’, explaining how it reflects our modern struggle to understand and decode our emotions through technology. She highlights the paradox of simultaneously experiencing intense emotions and recognizing them as biological processes. This duality, she suggests, is a complex interplay between our emotional experiences and the scientific understanding of our bodies.
Robyn’s return to the music scene has been marked by a series of collaborations and sporadic appearances. Her last album, ‘Honey’, released in 2018, was described as ‘lovely but brutal’. Since then, she has collaborated with artists like David Byrne, Jamie XX, Neneh Cherry, and Smile, showcasing her versatility and artistic growth.
‘Dopamine’ serves as a powerful reminder of Robyn’s ability to blend personal narratives with broader societal themes, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and the intricate relationship between human emotions and the biological processes that shape them.