Don’t be mistaken, this article isn’t about a new track called Liberty by Aussi superstar Troye Sivan. It’s the exact opposite, as you might have expected when an artist from the other side of the world is involved. So, let’s talk about Liberty…

Liberty is the artist name of Danish indie-pop artist Mattias Kolstrup. He is the former lead singer of innovative electro-rock outfit Dúné. As a solo artist, he channels the power of rock, introvert pop and the energy of a long lost punk-era in his music and style. Since releasing his solo debut album Haven’t Felt This Great Since 1988 last year, he put out five new tracks. His up-tempo single Troye Sivan is the latest of the bunch.

Kolstrup explains: ”This is a song about my – not so secret – man crush on the one and only, Troye Sivan. (…) While writing it, it somehow took a life on it’s own incorporating themes of the historic religious opposition to the idea of people of the same sex finding each other attractive. Cause after all: what’s Jesus got to do with it? It’s all in the spirit of love, fascination and life.”

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.