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[The Upper Hand]

Tove Lo Says The Weeknd Is 'A Big Inspiration' for Her Second Album



When Tove Lo releases her second album, don't be surprised if you hear a little bit of Beauty Behind the Madness on it.

"The Weeknd's been a big inspiration for me," says the Swedish singer, who has shared the staged with him on a few stops of the 2015 Jingle Ball. "I feel like his music is really sexy, and I like that. I could never pull off what he's doing but I can hear him in some of my songs, so there may be some songs that melodically have the same kind of vibe."

Once again working with the Swedish production duo of Ludvig Söderberg and Jakob Jerlström (The Struts), Lo says she'll start laying down tracks for the follow-up to Queen of the Clouds just after the new year. Despite earlier reports that she was in a sunnier place lyrically, the artist assures us there's plenty of angst on her next outing.

"I was more upbeat, but I'm not anymore," she tells Billboard. "I've been on the road writing all these super happy dance jams but it's turned back into darker stuff lately. It's going to be a similar vibe to [Queen of the Clouds] where maybe the music feels happier than the lyrics actually are. There's that double thing I love to play with. It's my thing."

Having her own musical "thing" is important to Lo. It's a notion she shares with Chris Martin, who called personally to ask her to guest on the track "Fun" from Coldplay's new album A Head Full of Dreams. (Her answer? "f**k yeah!") "I feel like he has a lot of integrity, which I really respect. He's so comfortable in what he's doing -- it's always so clear it's Coldplay," she says.

For her own project, she says, "There will be some new elements and now I'm a little worried it's going to sound schizophrenic because I've gone through so many different emotions this past year.

"I wrote the [current] album before anyone knew who I was, so now I'm just trying to make sure I still stay as personal," she adds. "That's the reason I write -- it's my outlet for everything I'm going through. Some of it may sound really extreme, and people hear those kind of lyrics and they don't get it. Because when they meet me they're like, 'You're a happy sunshine person and it doesn't go together.' I go through a million emotions a day. I've learned how to behave; I'm not crazy. I keep the crazy in the music."

Source: www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/6812867/tove-lo-the-weeknd-second-album

[maine]

Cannot fucking wait for this. Truth Serum and Queen of the Clouds were in my Top 3 favorite releases of 2014 and "Habits" was my favorite song of the year.

[Gray.]

Queen of the Clouds was damn near perfect, so I have high hopes for this.

[Fancy]

obviously looking forward to this. i just hope this era's a lot better managed.

[Ty]

Yes. I absolutely love nearly every song in QOTC.

[getonthebus]

This is a big era for her to take the next big step. She had two big hits, a high charting feature, was featured on Coldplay's album, and wrote one of the biggest songs of the year. She's got the pedigree to get attention from media/PDs and just needs the right songs with the right marketing to jump up to the next level on the ladder. Getting her out there and in the public eye is going to be critical.

It's going to be a similar vibe to [Queen of the Clouds] where maybe the music feels happier than the lyrics actually are.

I offer my scalp as tribute.

[The Upper Hand]

To my fans… #‎12MomentsTilChristmas #12.

At christmas last year I had no idea if I would ever sing again. If I would ever be able to use my voice the way I have my whole life. 2015 started off in silence with my vocal chord operation and slowly gaining back my voice. I wanna thank you for being so supportive and giving me so much love during this time, cheering me on and being so understanding when I had to cancel shows and tours. I’m sorry I haven’t come seen all of you yet, cause I LOVE playing for you. The way we connect through my music means everything to me. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you. If you didn’t feel what I feel. 2015 has been a year of change and the world sometimes only seem to get darker… We have to look out for each other. Not be scared of the unknown. Give each other love and respect. Give yourself love and respect. It’s not always easy but it starts with you.

This year has been scary, intense, magic, amazing, heartbreaking, new, insane, unknown and unreal. You’ve all been a part of it with me and I wanna thank you for that by giving you a little taste of what’s coming. Enjoy my new song “INFLUENCE” babes. First song I wrote this year after the surgery. Let’s get ready for 2016 together.

I love you!! Happy Holidays Emoticon heart

https%3A//soundcloud.com/tovelo/influence-demorough-taste-of-2016

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Wow, just a demo? Influence sounds like it could be a hit as is. Looking forward to album #2 from her!

[lyhom]

oh I should've found this earlier

anyways queen of the clouds was fantastic, and I'm definitely looking forward to more from her.

[surfy]

OMG INFLUENCE SOUNDS GREAT!!! I'm so ready for another fantastic album!

[getonthebus]

Influence slays. The house influence is a really good fit for her sonically. I could listen to her over this sound all day.

[Rocky]

I'm pretty excited.

[Glove Slap]

Dec 24, 2015 18:44:28 GMT -5 @pma2015 said:

Wow, just a demo? Influence sounds like it could be a hit as is. Looking forward to album #2 from her!

Yeah, if this qualifies as a "demo", I'm really interested in what the final proper thing will be.

I'm really excited. Her debut was very very strong and durable, as was the EP. This is one of my most anticipated ones this year.

[Zeebz]

Stoked for this. Queen Of The Clouds was brilliant, and from it sound of "Influence" it seems like this one will be too. I'm glad that she was so successful last year, but "Moments" should've been a much bigger hit.

[hilbertkc]

So stoked for this!! Loving "Influence" :)

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Totally anticipating more form Tove. QOTC took the crown as my faved 2014 album despite late time of year release, and I still listen to several tracks from the album moderately, Talking Body being a daily. Influence was a great song and set the right tone to know that she is gonna deliver us more excellence this year.

[die Lotterie]

My baby finally uploaded the "Run On Love" video to her Vevo account. <3

[die Lotterie]

A song leaked today called "Give Me More". Not sure what project it was meant for.

I kind of like it. I'm not used to hearing her on something this uptempo.

https%3A//soundcloud.com/alphabeatboy/tove-lo-give-me-more-leak

[Dylan :)]

She kind of sounds like Miley around 0:56 in that track

[SHOOTER]

Queen of the Clouds is now certified Platinum.

[maine]

She's in the studio with Diplo!

http://instagram.com/p/BDzbsEopMJL

[The Upper Hand]

Tove Lo may be in the midst of creating her sophomore album, but that doesn’t mean the Swedish pop beauty will disappear from the scene all together. She’s riding high on a top 30 hit with Nick Jonas, but Tove’s got another feature on lock with Flume that’s sure to make the wait for new solo music easier.

It goes without saying that Tove Lo’s speciality is her quirky, off-beat melodies, and here, she keeps that tradition going on these verses. Lyrically, Tove paints a picture of a toxic relationship that she seems determined to change her ways to keep it going.

"Don’t doubt me babe/You make me wanna change/Break my bed to make me wanna stay/I can’t./Doubt me babe/You make me love the pain/Break my bed to make me wanna stay"



Credits: www.popologynow.com/2016/04/20/new-single-flume-ft-tove-lo-say-it/ / getonthebus

[Deleted]

Tove Lo can keep me waiting
I am loaded with
1) Desire (Remix)
2) Close
3) Say It
4) Give Me More
5) Scars
6) Everything else from her
Literally my faved artist since QOTC's release.

[die Lotterie]

There are clips of her on Instagram performing "Say It" with Flume at Coachella, and it's absolutely out of this world. Super high energy.

[The Upper Hand]

[vithor]

I have a feeling this album is gonna be HUGE

[Gray.]

Jun 5, 2016 20:15:14 GMT -5 vithor said:

I have a feeling this album is gonna be HUGE

I hope so. Queen of the Clouds was excellent, and she could be poised to make a huge splash. It just depends on how good her next lead single is I think.

[maine]

Eh it doesn't help that "Moments" flopped drastically and her single with Nick is underperforming on radio. I think she has to bring a good lead single if she wants a successful era.

[nightshade]

Moments flopping is almost as big of an injustice as Carly's RAWM flopping was.

[The Upper Hand]

http://instagram.com/p/BIGHDUyDkw0