Troye Sivan’s New Single Samples Madonna, Features Ian McKellen Voiceover
Troye Sivan released his new single “Party,” which samples Madonna’s 2000 hit “Music.” The accompanying video, directed by Gordon von Steiner, casts Sivan as a medieval knight and includes narration by Sir Ian McKellen. The track is the second single from his upcoming album “She’s the Best,” due October 9.
The single marks the second preview of Sivan's forthcoming album, following last month's title track, whose video also featured a major acting talent in Nicole Kidman. Sivan's stated interest in the hypnotic quality of repetition on dance floors suggests a deliberate structural approach for the track, moving beyond conventional pop songwriting.
The visual component, directed by Gordon von Steiner, places Sivan in a medieval knight persona, with McKellen's narration adding theatrical weight. This pairing of a contemporary pop star with a Shakespearean actor continues a pattern of high-profile collaborations surrounding the album's promotional cycle.
This release could broaden Sivan's audience by appealing to both longtime fans and older listeners nostalgic for Madonna's early-2000s era. The celebrity cameos may generate significant social media discussion, potentially boosting streaming numbers and album anticipation. For the broader pop landscape, the sample could reignite interest in Madonna's catalog, while McKellen's involvement might draw attention from theater and film communities, expanding the single's cultural reach beyond typical pop demographics.