# Troye Sivan releases ‘She’s The Best’ amid identity debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/troye-sivan-upcoming-album-release > Updated: 2026-10-11T18:17:57.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 5. Pop artist Troye Sivan has released his fourth studio album, ‘She’s The Best’, via Interscope Records. The 12-track project is characterized as his most experimental work to date, marking a departure from the dance-pop focus of his 2023 album, ‘Something to Give Each Other’. The album blends genres such as trip-hop, house, shoegaze, breakbeat, drum and bass, glitch-hop, and 1990s-inspired electronic pop. Following the release of the single ‘Party’, which features narration by Ian McKellen and a sample of Madonna’s ‘Music’, the album launch included the single ‘FF’ (short for ‘Fuck Forever’). The track is accompanied by a music video directed by Gordon von Steiner, filmed in Fire Island and starring actor Felix Mayr. Sivan described ‘FF’ as a song regarding a future romantic connection with a partner he has yet to meet, and has referred to it as the “gayest music video” of his career. The project serves as a musical diary, exploring themes ranging from club life and physical desire to loneliness and the longing for intimacy. It features collaborations with Jack Antonoff and George Daniel, as well as a vocal appearance by Lily-Rose Depp on the closing song, ‘Lost Time’. Following the release, Sivan addressed online criticism regarding his personal brand. In response to social media comments suggesting his brand revolves solely around his sexual orientation, Sivan posted a blunt rebuttal on Instagram, stating, “I am gay,” and repeating the phrase. Since its release, ‘She’s The Best’ has achieved commercial recognition, topping Billboard’s weekly new music poll with 56% of the total vote, outperforming recent projects from artists such as Cardi B and Slayyyter. Sivan has noted that the album title reflects the stability and support provided by the women in his life. ## Claims - Troye Sivan stated that his frequent travel makes starting new relationships difficult. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Troye Sivan is willing to change his lifestyle and music career to start a family. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Troye Sivan is releasing his fourth album, titled ‘She’s the Best’, this Friday. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The single ‘Party’ samples Madonna’s hit ‘Music’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ian McKellen provides narration for the music video of the single ‘Party’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The title track ‘She’s the Best’ features Nicole Kidman in its music video. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Troye Sivan’s album ‘She’s the Best’ won 56% of the vote in a Billboard new music poll. (corroborated by 2 sources) - ‘She’s the Best’ is Troye Sivan’s fourth studio album. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The album contains 12 songs and was released via Interscope Records. (single source) - Cardi B’s ‘Don't Chart’ received 9% of the vote in the same poll. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Troye Sivan’s ‘She’s the Best’ tops Billboard new music poll Troye Sivan’s fourth studio album, ‘She’s the Best’, won 56% of the vote in Billboard’s weekly new music poll, surpassing releases from Cardi B and others. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/troye-sivans-shes-the-best-tops-billboard-new-music-poll ### 2026-10-09: Troye Sivan responds to criticism of his gay identity as a brand Troye Sivan addressed social media criticism regarding his gay identity being his entire “brand” with a blunt, humorous response following the release of his new album, ‘She’s the Best’. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/troye-sivan-responds-to-criticism-of-his-gay-identity-as-a-brand ### 2026-10-09: Troye Sivan releases fourth studio album ‘She’s the Best’ Troye Sivan releases his fourth studio album, ‘She’s the Best’, an experimental 12-track project blending electronic pop with introspective themes of desire and loneliness. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/troye-sivan-releases-new-album-shes-the-best ### 2026-10-07: Troye Sivan releases new album ‘She’s the Best’ Troye Sivan releases his fourth studio album, ‘She’s the Best’, featuring the experimental single ‘FF’ and a cinematic music video filmed in Fire Island. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/troye-sivan-discusses-personal-life-and-upcoming-album ### 2026-10-02: Troye Sivan teases details for upcoming album ‘She’s The Best’ Troye Sivan has teased details for his upcoming album ‘She’s The Best’, set for release on October 9, 2026, including descriptions of tracks like ‘Canada Dry’ and ‘Embarrassingly’. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/troye-sivan-teases-details-for-upcoming-album-shes-the-best --- Cite as: Troye Sivan releases ‘She’s The Best’ amid identity debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/troye-sivan-upcoming-album-release