Troye Sivan, “Dance to This” | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, Bloom.

It took a bit longer than expected, but ladies and gents Troye Sivan announced his highly-anticipated sophomore album, Bloom (August 31).  Throughout 2018, Sivan has released singles, starting with “My My My”, “The Good Side”, and title track, “Bloom”. With the announcement of his latest 10-track LP, Sivan released “Dance to This,” featuring Ariana Grande.  The results of the collaboration don’t disappoint in the least.

“Dance to This” has a sexy, danceable backdrop and overall sound.  The record possesses an incredible smoothness with its consistent, driving rhythm, subtle pad, and guitar lead on the chorus. In addition to the core sound, there are some other unique production touches, notably the ‘80s nostalgia’ that arrives with the boxy drums of the bridge.  Enough about the production, let’s focus on the stars, shall we?

Troye Sivan blesses the track with super smooth vocals on the first verse.  He does an excellent job of showing his flexibility. He sings in both his low/mid-register as well as giving us a taste of his lighter, upper register. Ariana Grande arrives on the second verse, showcasing the sheer beauty, richness, and robustness of her instrument. Superb vocal chemistry between Sivan and Grande is the story on the second chorus.  ‘Course, the chorus is a story in general:

“We can just dance to this

Don’t take much to start me

We can just dance to this

Push up on my body, yeah

You know we’ve

Already seen all of the parties

We can just dance to this

We can just, we can just…”

Final Thoughts 

It should come as no surprise that “Dance to This” is a thrilling, well-rounded single and great performance by Sivan and Grande.  The two young artists make an awesome musical pair to say the least. As for Bloom, well, Sivan should have quite the treat for his fans come August.

Troye Sivan • Bloom • Capitol • Release: 8.31.18
Photo Credit: Capitol