Troye Sivan - Happy Little Pill

Australian Actor and YouTuber turned singer-songwriter, Troye Sivan, has recently released his hotly anticipated music video (watch below) for his second single from his first EP (TRXYE), entitled 'Happy Little Pill'. The single, written by Sivan, Brandon Rogers and Tat Tong, is surprisingly mature for the 19 year old, who opts to sing in a brooding manner about loneliness and methods in which people cope with the hardships facing them, citing that he wrote that track "during a bit of a rough time for someone super close to me, and for myself" going on to explain that the song "still means as much to me as the day I wrote it." 

Sufficed to say, we were pretty apprehensive before first listening to the track, but it is actually rather more deep and emotive than some songs that can surface from upcoming musical artists (which then serve as their first major singles). Sivan's vocals are soft and hazy amongst the atmospheric electropop beat and synths, with the addictive beat matching certain elements of the lyrical content, in a manner of speaking. It's a pleasant surprise for us to be able to congratulate an rising musical artist on a successful second single, which is sure to prove popular among young audiences, for its rhythmic beat and dance-floor vibes. Suitably dark in places, and just ever reaching into the depths of brooding and enigmatic, Sivan's 'Happy Little Pill' is a welcome addition to the music world, and will hopefully mean great things to come from the singer, following the release of TRXYE today.

 In regards to the music video, it's certainly possesses a very Tumblr-esque vibe, with hazy atmosphere and a blend of subdued colours that adorn the walls surrounding the singer, whilst engulfing him in hues of red and blue, as well. The video is shot frequently from an over the shoulder or behind perspective, with Sivan featured looking away from the camera on multiple occasions, with further emphasises the level of disconnect to the audiences (that feeling of wanting to get away). In contrast, there are other times when Sivan looks directly act the camera in a knowing manner, as if he is in control of the situation for brief moments of time. 

Also accompanying Sivan in the video are multiple people who have dreams and goals and are looking for ways to achieve them, and who want their own little escape from the reality. It's an obstructed affair, with just a few little glances held back from the camera (heck the video even ends with Sivan's head turned away from the camera so we can only see the back of his head), and with a distinctly brooding young nature that reflects the down-tempo, solemn nature of the track, but still allows points for those dance-esque vibes. You'd certainly be forgiven for thinking Sivan was much older than his years would indicate. You can watch the hazy video for 'Happy Little Pill' below: