In a world where people can become famous by something as simple as a camera and a YouTube channel, it is no wonder that Troye Sivan, an internet personality with an abundance of musical talent, is loved and supported by millions of adoring fans. With the recent release of his new album, Sivan has made it clear that he has the talent to tell his story and express his unique style through the power of music.

The album, Blue Neighborhood, has an ideal mix of soothing tones behind Sivan’s smooth vocals. Like any well-rounded album, there are a couple of upbeat, lighter pieces amongst the mix of slower songs with much deeper, emotional meanings.

There is one song on the album that immediately stood out and engulfed me in feel-good vibes and childhood memories. The song, “Youth” gives a very clear interpretation of the feelings and most common experiences of a typical teenager in the present day. The lyrics, “My youth is yours/ trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls,” describes the carefree spirit of a teenager in a symbolic way. The song goes on to include messages about having “mortal bodies” and “timeless souls,” because many teenagers feel that they can be invincible when in reality, they are just as mortal as the next human. Overall, “Youth” is a great song and I highly recommend it to anyone who has not listened to Sivan’s music before.

Blue Neighborhood mainly focuses on the struggles of a young boy accepting his homosexuality throughout his childhood and into young adulthood. Sivan has based the album off of his own experiences, which has provided his fans with a powerful message in the process.

Sivan’s target demographic is mainly teenagers which gives him the opportunity to inspire the masses. Sivan makes it clear that self-expression is very important to him and he wants his fans to know that they can be comfortable in their own skin.

Sivan has also proved to his fans that hard work and dedication can go a long way. Sivan started posting singing videos to his YouTube channel in 2007. By 2012 when he started posting vlogs, he had accumulated 27,000 subscribers. Now Sivan has nearly four million subscribers and his fanbase is growing every day.

Along with being a YouTuber and musician, Sivan has also dabbled in the acting business. In 2009, he played young James Howlett in the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine and, in 2010, he played John Milton in the Spud film series.

Considering he is only 20 years old, Sivan has had a wide variety of experiences within the media and he continues to influence young adults around the world with his music and expressive messages. It seems that Sivan has set the stage for a new wave of musical self-expression and acceptance, and his inspirational messages through his music and shared experiences will continue to positively influence the youth culture for years to come.