Venus Anon, one of Sweden's most compelling alt voices with whom we last spoke in October 2024 when she presented her single Shoulder, returns with her most defining release to date, fooo00oool. As an emotionally charged single, it boldly turns the page, starting a new chapter. and marks both a sonic and personal turning point. Bringing her queerness directly into her songwriting for the first time, this song is about queer longing and deep, resonant connection where shame dissolves in the presence of someone who fully sees you.
“It’s especially effective when you meet someone who is exactly on your frequency and wants to bomb the chamber of repression with you,” she responds when we ask her about this new era that opens with fooo00oool, which fuses warped synths, distorted textures, and early-Timbaland drums before plunging into a heavy, emotional 808 drop. Confronting shame and desire with vulnerability and defiance, the track is a tender yet powerful testament to what it means to feel safe, seen, and truly accepted.
With this queer love song that marks a powerful artistic statement, the Swedish Grammy-nominated alt-R&B artist kicks off a trilogy of singles, with follow-ups dropping in the next few months. “This is for the femmes, mascs, enbies, and queers — the ones who already get it,” she adds when speaking about her new release, produced, written, and performed by herself, including additional keys by Alma. This is just the beginning of a new chapter in the professional career of this artist known for her raw emotionality and genre-defying sound, who has proven to have a lot to say in today's music scene.