Yung Lean has released his take of Robyn’s 2005 track “Robotboy,” produced by Klas Åhlund. A longtime friend and collaborator of Robyn’s, Lean brings a deeply personal perspective to the original for this one-off release via Young (Jamie xx). The track came to life after a conversation between the two artists in Stockholm, their shared hometown. Feeling a deep affinity with the titular “Robotboy” character, Lean was compelled to record his own take.

Reflecting on Yung Lean’s rendition of “Robotboy,” Robyn says: “I asked Jonatan if he wanted to record his version of Robotboy because I just craved hearing his interpretation of this sad song. I think it was made for you J, the lyrics turn to gold in your version, like you are singing this lullaby to a previous version of yourself 🖤”

From their Swedish roots growing up in the same Stockholm neighbourhood (Södermalm), Robyn and Yung Lean have since forged their own singular paths through contemporary music, earning global acclaim while remaining true to their distinct artistic visions.

Yung Lean’s reinterpretation of “Robotboy” stands as a thoughtful tribute to a song that has long held meaning for him, and a reflection of the longstanding creative relationship between the two artists.

Yung Lean 2026 Tour Dates

29-01
Oct
Turin, Italy
C2C

Festival Corona Capital 2026
20-22
Nov
Mexico City, Mexico
Festival Corona Capital

Fauna Primavera 2026
26-28
Nov
Huechuraba, Chile
Fauna Primavera

Primavera Sound Buenos Aires 2026
28-29
Nov
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Primavera Sound Buenos Aires

Primavera Sound Sao Paulo 2026
05-06
Dec
São Paulo, Brazil
Primavera Sound Sao Paulo

Robyn 2026 Tour Dates

03
Sep
Boston, MA, US
Agganis Arena

Fri
04
Sep
Brooklyn, NY, US
Barclays Center

Tue
08
Sep
Washington, DC, US
The Anthem

Wed
09
Sep
Washington, DC, US
The Anthem

Thu
10
Sep
Brooklyn, NY, US
Barclays Center

Sat
12
Sep
Chicago, IL, US
United Center

Tue
15
Sep
Toronto, ON, Canada
Scotiabank Arena

Sat
19
Sep
Mexico City, Mexico
Palacio de los Deportes

Wed
23
Sep
Inglewood, CA, US
Kia Forum

Thu
24
Sep
Inglewood, CA, US
Kia Forum

Order Yung Lean’s cover of “Robotboy” by Robyn HERE