Tove Lo Releases Sixth Album Estrus on Pretty Swede Records
Tove Lo, whose real name is Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson, has unveiled her sixth studio album, Estrus, through Pretty Swede Records. This release comes four years after her previous album, Dirt Femme, marking the longest interval between her projects. She chose to step back from the typical album-tour-album routine after her independent journey. In late 2024, she collaborated with Ludvig Söderberg but felt anxious after a month of not producing a satisfactory track. After a six-month break, she returned to Sweden to draw from her personal experiences. The album's title signifies a female mammal in heat, and it explores themes of body image and identity. Standout songs include 'If I Could I Would' and 'Die for My Art with a Lonely Heart.' Estrus, featuring electro-pop sounds influenced by Swedish indie, is available now.
Key facts
- Tove Lo released her sixth album, Estrus, on Pretty Swede Records.
- The album follows 2022's Dirt Femme, her first independent release, marking a four-year gap—the longest between her records.
- She began recording with longtime collaborator Ludvig Söderberg in late 2024 but initially struggled to produce any satisfying songs.
- She resumed work six months later in Sweden at a childhood summer house.
- The album's title refers to the period when a female mammal is in heat.
- The opening line is 'I've got a lot of feelings but no solutions.'
- The track 'If I Could I Would' explicitly addresses bulimia and anorexia.
- Stromae is the only guest artist, appearing on 'Des Fleurs.'
- Tove Lo is 38 years old and has been married for six years.
- Musical influences include Swedish indie and dance music, with The Knife and Robyn as reference points.
Entities
Artists
- Tove Lo
- Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson
- Ludvig Söderberg
- Stromae
- Charli xcx
- Lykke Li
- Robyn
- The Knife
Institutions
- Pretty Swede Records
- Viagra Boys
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Nashville
- Sweden
- Los Angeles