Sebastian Rydgren has always known how to make pop feel personal, and with โhow iwanna die,โ he leans fully into that sweet spot where emotion meets modern polish. The Swedish singer-songwriter, who first grabbed the spotlight during Swedish Idol 2022 and never really let it go, returns with a track that chases a hit, like freezing a feeling in time. Released on January 16, 2026, the song captures that rare life moment when everything clicksโand you wish the world would just pause.
Rather than dwelling on darkness, โhow iwanna dieโ flips its provocative title into something quietly beautiful. Itโs about contentment, about being so at peace with who you are, who you love, and where youโre standing that even the worst-case scenario doesnโt feel tragic. A calm confidence runs through the song, with a sense of gratitude. Rydgren sings like someone who has arrived somewhere meaningful and wants to stay there just a little longer.
The track opens on a catchy, anticipatory thump that immediately pulls you in, paired with Rydgrenโs breathy, intimate voice. His voice feels close, almost whispered at first, like heโs letting you in on a secret. Then the chorus lifts off, with buzzing synths, pulsing beats, and a vocal performance that soars with a grip on emotions. He sings, โYou and I, thatโs how I wanna die,โ as a tender confession, hoisted in love and presence.
Produced by Simon Karlsson alongside Rydgren himself, the song keeps things sleek and contemporary while leaving space for vulnerability to shine. As Sebastian steps into this new, more refined chapter of his career, โhow iwanna dieโ comes as an honest, bold statement. And itโs available on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan