Here's Why Boy In Space is Your New Fave Pop Act
Oh boy, can Boy In Space write a pop song. Set to be the biggest falsetto-flaunting electro-pop dreamboat since Lauv, Boy In Space’s new song “Caroline” has proven that his winning streak of stellar tracks isn’t borne of luck, but a reflection of talent and songwriting skill far beyond his 25 years. We all know it’s because he is from in the world’s very own breeding ground for pop masterminds, Sweden.
Though his catalogue places him firmly within the ranks of new pop faces such as Jeremy Zucker and Alec Benjamin, the Boy himself, Robin Lundback, cites a diverse collection of musical influences from Blink-182 and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to Gorillaz and Outkast, to A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd, to Khalid and The 1975.
With personal listening as expansive as this, and four tracks already in the 4 million club on Spotify, we can only assume that he has a vault of absolute hits left to offer for 2020.
With this in mind, we got in early and sat down with Boy In Space to discuss his new single “Caroline”, and his plans for 2020.
Hi Robin! Thanks so much for chatting with us. We absolutely love “Caroline”… Can you tell us what the song is about?
Wooo! Thanks for having me. For anybody that doesn’t know I lived in Australia for a while growing up… I can’t wait to come back.
Thank you. Caroline is a metaphor for that person you know that is “untouchable” or “unreachable” that you’re crushing on. It’s hard to get that person off your mind to the point where you’re barely thinking about anybody else.
Where did the name ‘Boy In Space’ come from? And why did you choose that name to represent you?
I am super spacey in general so it’s actually a very literal name. I was inspired by The Weeknd’s song “Star Boy” and called myself Space Boy for a while. The “In Space” part has meaning for me in a bunch of different ways… I was never the best in school but I got along with everyone. I was never popular but I’ve always had friends. I feel like I’ve always been in between things… so part of it is expressing my ownership of this weird space in the world that I have carved out.
When it comes to writing your own music, what inspires your signature nostalgic feeling and vivid imagery?
A lot of films and movies… sometimes writing songs is a little bit like directing a movie.
Do you have any favourite films or artists that inform your music and aesthetic?
There are way too many… but if I had a top 3 I would say: Lord of the Rings, Dazed & Confused and Mean Girls
Do you think that being a producer and multi-instrumentalist helps give you an upper hand when it comes to writing and releasing songs?
It definitely helps in explaining ideas that I have or giving direction on a song or a production. There are definitely better producers and instrumentalists out there… and I would consider myself a vocalist first.
Do you ever feel pressured by the reputation of Swedish pop? How much does Swedish pop inspire your work?
It’s cool that Swedish pop has set a standard worldwide for pop that people look up to. I’m proud of that as a Swede! I don’t feel pressure but it’s definitely healthy competition in terms of what I create.
Did you feel much anxiety about leaving your previous band, and starting your solo journey?
My previous band was my brothers… so I can’t really leave them. We all still live in the same hometown and we’re constantly creating music together.
What has been the biggest learning curve you’ve had to overcome when first starting writing your own music?
I have had to learn to be able to walk in a room and have the confidence to voice my opinions… while also balancing having the collaborative magic of songwriting with others. I like doing my own thing.
Are there any goals that you want to smash in 2020?
I want to put out two EP’s this year. It would be incredible to tour in the U.S. this summer and do a late night TV show at some point. Who knows!
Lastly, which song of yours should new listeners start with, to best understand Boy In Space?
Definitely Cold first, and then Drown.
