‘Dopamine’: Robyn Returns With A Big Pale Tune

Following a seven-year break, Robyn returns to shake up speakers but displays little growth

Last updated: 14th November 2025

Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn returns to the charts following a seven -ear hiatus. Her new song, ‘Dopamine‘, is pop in its purest form. Partnering it with a bare bones music video, she takes to a blank canvas to strut her stuff with a carefree attitude.

Review: Dopamine — a Platitudinous Release

Her chemistry explodes into an event of her own making as she performs alongside long-time collaborator Klas Åhlund. Vocalising over an electro-pop flutter of synths and keys, the singer weaves a diaspora of thoughts as she projects this new vision, gracefully tracing her careful signature over ‘Dopamine’s production. However, is it good?

The Verdict

While it harks back to Robyn’s classic style, it’s a far cry from sounding original. It does, of course, let listeners recognise her classic motif from the get-go, though will it bear fruit?

The artist explained the purpose behind the new song, with a philosophical
explication of its meaning: “Everyone has a phone where they see their heart rate” she said. “It’s almost like we don’t even accept that we’re human anymore, like we’re trying to shoot ourselves out of it and explain every single thing – which I think is great, but that’s also why the world is sh*t, this idea that you can figure out and win life or something.”

Despite this, it doesn’t override the outcome, and I doubt I’ll return to it. Although, this is a gift to her fans — and the career break will likely act as the catalyst for streaming.

Stanisland Magazine