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Former Swedish Eurovision representative Benjamin Ingrosso has unveiled his first new music in almost two years, releasing a double single featuring the tracks ‘Funny Feeling’ and ‘Waste My Time’. The new material sees Ingrosso exploring a new musical direction while delving into the complexities of his personal love life.
When Benjamin Ingrosso last released new music, he dominated both the Grammis Awards and P3 Guld, taking home more awards than any other artist for his critically acclaimed album Pink Velvet Theatre. Now, returning with his first new material in almost two years, Ingrosso pushes his sound in a fresh direction.
His new singles, ‘Funny Feeling‘ and ‘Waste My Time‘, were released on 18 September via EMI Nordic. These tracks delve into a love life that did not unfold as he had hoped, showcasing a more vulnerable side of the artist.
Ingrosso’s musical journey has been remarkable in recent years, accumulating over one billion global streams, three chart-topping albums, numerous gold- and platinum-certified singles, and several sold-out, record-breaking tours. He has firmly established himself as one of Sweden’s most successful pop artists of the 2020s.
Amidst his recent success, Ingrosso was also navigating a turbulent love life. What began as a search for love evolved into a deeply personal journey, as destructive relationship patterns forced him to confront his innermost self and question his identity and aspirations. This period of introspection lifted a creative block that had hindered him for almost a year, leading to a new outpouring of songs.
On ‘Funny Feeling’ and ‘Waste My Time’, Ingrosso explores themes of trying to be chosen, moving between romance, sexual euphoria, and emotional self-deception.
The A-side, ‘Funny Feeling’, blends soul-pop and mellow disco, driven by a bright pop piano. Its seemingly carefree backing vocals evoke the alternative pop sounds of the 1990s.
“I always fall in love in the kind of way you normally only see in films. It feels as though I’m living in one of the 1990s romantic comedies I’ve been obsessed with since I was a child. I’m prepared to do anything, and I lose sight of everything else in my life. I always think I’ve found the right person, but then things take a completely different turn,” says Benjamin Ingrosso.
The B-side, ‘Waste My Time’, is a more propulsive track, combining new wave with the melodic pop-rock choruses of the 2000s. The intimate vocal delivery creates the feeling of listening to a friend share their late-night thoughts.
“Being chosen and rejected over and over again does strange things to you. Even though you know how terrible you’ll feel afterwards, it only pulls you in more deeply. It becomes an addiction. The feeling that each time might be the last is more powerful than anything I’ve experienced before,” Ingrosso continues.
The new material was written and recorded across Sweden, the United States, and England. It was completed during two intensive weeks in July at Benny Andersson’s Riksmixningsverket studio in Stockholm. Acclaimed American indie-rock producer and songwriter Jonathan Rado, known for his work with Miley Cyrus, The Killers, and Father John Misty, co-wrote and executive-produced both tracks alongside frequent collaborator Kane Ritchotte, whose credits include Sombr, Phoebe Bridgers, and Role Model. ‘Funny Feeling’ also features contributions from David Stewart, who has worked with BTS, Hailee Steinfeld, Griff, and Shani.
Benjamin Ingrosso represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon with his entry ‘Dance you off’.
