Although he gave us plenty of music in 2020 & 2021. We haven’t heard much from Troye Sivan in recent months. He hasn’t shared much online lately. But he brought us something brand new last night. The track “Trouble.” A collaboration with the dream-pop artist Jay Som. We only had a brief warning about the track’s arrival before it landed. Troye reached out to his Instagram followers to announce the movie “Three Months” (he stars in) airs on Paramount Plus, February 23rd. When the trailer clip for the film became available, we also found out he has two new original songs appearing in this coming-of-age film.
“Three Months” is a coming-of-age film about Caleb (played by Troye Sivan), a South Florida teen. On the eve of his high school graduation, everything changes when he’s exposed to HIV. While he waits three months for his results, he finds love in the most unlikely of places”.
Troye took to social media last night to premiere the track “Trouble.” The release is one of Troye’s more indie-leaning efforts. The songs indie dream-pop sound makes Jay Som’s contribution seem much more than just adding vocals and being on the writing team with Leland, Kaelyn Behr. It suggests Som’s input extends to the overall musicality of the piece also.
As you’d expect of a song that appears on a film soundtrack. The lyrics provide hints of the plotline to the movie. The opening lines of “Trouble” are a good example. “Accidental lover. What’d you do with all my common sense? You came in undercover when I didn’t even want a friend,” Troye laments.
The overall dreaminess of the track stirs up feelings of euphoria mixed with vulnerability. A combination we have seen work brilliantly for Troye in the past. Coming-of-age movies are often poignant and emotionally laden also. So this vibe ticks all the right boxes and fits well.
Connect with Troye Sivan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troyesivan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyesivan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyesivan/
Connect with Jay Som
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaysommusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaysomband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysomband/