History of Troye Sivan in Timeline

Troye Sivan Mellet is an Australian singer-songwriter and actor who rose to fame through his YouTube presence and Australian talent competitions. He signed with EMI Australia in 2013 and achieved early success with his EPs, TRXYE (2014) which peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard 200, and Wild (2015). His debut single, "Happy Little Pill," reached the Top 10 on Australian music charts, solidifying his presence in the music industry.

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2002: Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty" Music Video Release

In 2002, Christina Aguilera released the music video for "Dirrty", which later influenced Troye Sivan's music video for "My My My!".

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August 2013: Public Coming Out via YouTube

On 7 August 2013, Troye Sivan publicly came out as gay via a YouTube video, three years after coming out to his family. He stated that he wanted the video out because he did not want his sexuality to be a secret from EMI Australia.

2018: Wonderland interview about musical influences

In 2018, Troye Sivan told Wonderland about his musical influences, including Janet Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Taylor Swift, Lorde, Michael Jackson, and Frank Ocean, noting the impact of straight female artists on his sense of self.

July 2020: Release of "Easy" music video

On 16 July 2020, Troye Sivan released a self-directed music video for his song "Easy", from his EP 'In a Dream'.

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December 2020: Listed in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time"

In December 2020, Troye Sivan was listed at number 34 in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time" issue.

December 2020: Release of "Easy" remix with Kacey Musgraves and Mark Ronson

In December 2020, a remix of Troye Sivan's song "Easy", featuring Kacey Musgraves and producer Mark Ronson, was released alongside a second music video.

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2021: Architectural Digest tour of Melbourne home

In 2021, Troye Sivan received a positive response after Architectural Digest toured his Melbourne home, which inspired him to launch his own lifestyle brand.

July 2023: Launch of Tsu Lange Yor lifestyle brand

In July 2023, it was reported that Troye Sivan, in partnership with his brother Steele Mellet, would launch "Tsu Lange Yor", an independent luxury lifestyle collection of fragrances and art-driven objects.

July 2023: Release of "Rush" music video

On 13 July 2023, Troye Sivan released the music video for "Rush", the lead single for 'Something to Give Each Other', which received acclaim for its display of queer culture and garnered him his first Grammy nomination. He received some criticism for a lack of body diversity among the dancers.

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August 2023: Tsu Lange Yor brand launch in Melbourne

In August 2023, Troye Sivan's brand, Tsu Lange Yor, launched at a pop-up store in Melbourne, featuring household goods, candles, and perfumes.

July 2025: Tsu Lange Yor products to be distributed by Nordstrom

In July 2025, it was announced that Tsu Lange Yor products would receive American distribution by Nordstrom, and the brand expanded into textile products in collaboration with fashion designer Henry Zankov.