With their latest expansive project, Röyksopp brings together a rich collection of their work into a cohesive sonic gem, tailor-made for summer nights and dancefloor moments.

True Electric marks the eleventh studio album from Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp, serving as a curated journey through some of their most rhythm-driven material. Spanning nearly two decades of music— from the atmospheric pulse of their 2005 album, The Understanding, to selections from their ambitious Profound Mysteries trilogy — this compilation highlights the duo’s deep-rooted connection to the club scene. In their own words, the project was created “to emphasize the clubbier aspects of [our] music,” offering a seamless blend of nostalgia, groove and forward-thinking production that celebrates the dance floor spirit at the heart of their sound.

To truly understand Röyksopp is to recognize their mastery in blending warm, tactile textures with lush analog synths that evoke a sense of emotional immersion — music that feels like it’s melting around you. Their sound walks a delicate line between melancholy and euphoria, drawing inspiration from across the electronic spectrum, including ambient, house, IDM, synth-pop and trip-hop. With True Electric, these influences come into sharper focus, distilling the essence of their style into a project that not only honors their sonic roots but also embraces the rhythmic, pulsating energy of the club. It’s a celebration of Röyksopp’s versatility — dreamy yet danceable, introspective yet electrifying.

Some standout moments on True Electric come from the cuts featuring pop icon Robyn, who appears not once, not twice but three times — highlighting the enduring creative partnership between her and Röyksopp. One of the most notable tracks, “The Girl and the Robot,” receives a bold rework from its original 2009 version on Junior. This updated rendition trades the darker, moodier tones of the late 2000s for a more high-octane club feel, driven by pulsating beats and infectious synth layers. It’s a fresh, energetic reinterpretation that still preserves the emotional intensity of the original.

Another standout on True Electric is an exclusive track created specifically for this release: “The “R.'” Unlike the other selections, which reimagine past material, this track arrives as a fresh burst of dance floor energy. Designed purely for movement, “The “R”” wastes no time in establishing itself as a club anthem, layered with driving beats, hypnotic synths and a relentless momentum that invites listeners to surrender to the rhythm. It’s a track that doesn’t aim to tell a story or dwell in emotion but instead encourages pure release, celebration and the kind of ecstatic freedom only found in the heart of a dance floor.

To summarize, Röyksopp has always thrived at the intersection of emotion and electronics and True Electric is a testament to their enduring ability to evolve while staying true to their sonic identity. This latest release is both a tribute to their club roots and a forward-thinking celebration of rhythm, texture and collaboration. Whether one is a longtime fan or a new listener, True Electric captures the duo’s exceptional power to make one feel deeply — and dance endlessly.