Troye Sivan released his fourth studio album, “She’s the Best,” on October 9 through Tokky’s and Interscope Records. It is his first full-length release since 2023’s “Something to Give Each Other” and his first since signing with Interscope. First-week results will appear on the Billboard 200 chart dated October 24, expected around October 18.
Key Takeaways
- “She’s the Best” is Sivan’s first album since 2023’s “Something to Give Each Other,” which reached the Billboard 200 top five and topped Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
- The title track was written by Sivan, Leland, George Daniel, Jack Antonoff, and Styalz Fuego, and produced by Daniel, Antonoff, Fuego, and Sivan.
- Charli XCX’s voice appears at the close of the title track, carrying over the partnership from the pair’s joint Sweat Tour.
- The title track’s video, directed by Gordon von Steiner, features Nicole Kidman and drag performer Sasha Colby.
- Across his career, Sivan has more than 15.5 billion global streams, nine Billboard Hot 100 entries, three Grammy nominations, and eight ARIA Awards.
- The album was announced August 13 on Instagram, nearly two months before release.
A New Label Home Shapes the “She’s the Best” Era
Troye Sivan’s move to Interscope Records is the business story behind this release. “She’s the Best” is the first album of his career on the label, released in partnership with the Tokky’s imprint. That changes the setup around the record more than its sound. Interscope’s roster has a long track record of turning alternative and left-of-center pop into chart results, and Sivan arrives at a point where his catalog numbers give the label a proven base to build on.
Interscope has been backing artists who are taking stylistic risks this fall. Beabadoobee’s fourth album, Pylon, released through Dirty Hit and Interscope in September, traded dreamy indie-pop for heavier guitars. “She’s the Best” moves the other way, toward restraint, but both records show a label giving established artists room to change course on a fourth album.
The Producer Roster Points to a Wider Pop Palette
The credits on the title track show who is shaping the record. Jack Antonoff brings a long list of credits on major pop records. George Daniel, drummer and producer for The 1975, has become a frequent studio collaborator in the electronic-pop space. Styalz Fuego is an Australian producer and longtime collaborator of Sivan’s who helped build his earlier work. Leland, a songwriter with a lengthy history alongside Sivan, rounds out the writing team.
That mix of new and established partners matches the album’s direction. Where “Something to Give Each Other” leaned into club energy and dance-floor momentum, the title track of “She’s the Best” uses spoken-word delivery over sparse instrumentation. Sivan has described the album as one meant to work visually as well as musically, with songs centered on desire, identity, joy, loneliness, and queer belonging.
Sivan Frames the Album as a Portrait
Sivan’s own description of the record captures its scope. “She’s the Best is a painting that captures my life in all of its moods and colours,” he said in the album’s announcement. The title track honors the women in his life, particularly trans women, as well as drag performers and femininity more broadly as influences on his identity and work.
New York City Sets the Visual Language
The “She’s the Best” campaign is rooted in New York City. Ahead of the announcement, Sivan shared a week of New York-set visual teasers. He premiered the title track at an in-person event in the city before it reached streaming services. The video was also shot in New York, featuring nightlife performers alongside Kidman, who previously worked with Sivan in the 2018 film “Boy Erased.”
The video reunites Sivan with director Gordon von Steiner, who directed visuals from the “Something to Give Each Other” era. That continuity gives the new album a recognizable visual thread even as the music moves in a different direction.
First-Week Numbers Will Measure the Shift
The first test for “She’s the Best” comes with the Billboard 200 chart dated October 24, which covers the tracking week that began on release day. Sivan’s previous album set a top-five benchmark. The new record’s quieter, more inward approach makes this debut a useful read on how his audience responds when he steps away from club-driven pop.
The release lands in a crowded October, with veteran acts and returning pop stars competing for the same attention. For Troye Sivan, the debut position matters less than what it signals about the start of his Interscope partnership.
FAQs
When did Troye Sivan release “She’s the Best”?
Troye Sivan released “She’s the Best” on October 9, 2026, through Tokky’s and Interscope Records. It is his fourth studio album.
Who produced Troye Sivan’s “She’s the Best”?
The title track was produced by George Daniel, Jack Antonoff, Styalz Fuego, and Sivan. Leland also co-wrote the song.
Is Charli XCX on Troye Sivan’s new album?
Yes. Charli XCX’s vocals appear at the end of the title track. The two artists toured together on the Sweat Tour.
Is Nicole Kidman in Troye Sivan’s “She’s the Best” music video?
Yes. Nicole Kidman appears in the video for “She’s the Best,” directed by Gordon von Steiner, alongside drag performer Sasha Colby.
When will “She’s the Best” chart on the Billboard 200?
First-week results will appear on the Billboard 200 chart dated October 24, 2026, which is expected to be published around October 18.
