We were huge fans of David Bowie, Prince, Aino adds.
It wasnt just about us; it was like, Oh, pop icons.
We want to become one of them.
But eventually, the bands electro-pop-punk mission sent them on a fast-track journey to fame.
The full album,Club Romantech, is due out on Sept. 1.
We started inviting our fans, talking to them, like, How are you?
What are you longing for when everything opens up?
Its all about the people you are with, Jawo adds regarding their virtual dance bar of a club.
It doesnt matter where you are.
Its probably going to outlive us.
Below, Icona Pop talk about 10 years of I Love It and singing karaoke with Miley Cyrus.
Hjelt: We were singing karaoke, going out with Miley.
She took us to a barn party in Nashville.
Jawo: Mileys our favorite.
We saw her show maybe 10 times on that tour.
She was the sweetest, the most hardworking.
What did you learn from opening for other artists?
Jawo: When you see the big artists, they work so hard as well.
Hjelt: We love Charli.
But weve been laughing to that one so hard.
Shes like, What the f*ck?
Dont you know the words?
She still performs I Love It in her sets.
Jawo: She is?
We should join her one day.
Hjelt: There Must Be a Place by the Talking Heads.
Now what song would you want played at your funeral?
Hjelt: I wouldnt want a happy song.
Jawo: Yeah, or something like a symphony, but with a happy [tone].
Theres one Beethoven song, but that would be so depressing.
Its one of the most beautiful songs that Ive heard.
Maybe a Prince song too, like Purple Rain.
Is there an artist or band whos really cheesy but you love anyway?
Jawo: I love all the boy bands.
We dont even think thats cheesy.
Hjelt: Theyre cheesy in a good way.
Like *NSYNC, were huge fans.
Whats the weirdest thing youve written a song about?
Jawo: Downtown, maybe.
She kind of misunderstood this but doesnt know.
Do you remember the first CD you ever bought?
Jawo: Toni Braxtons Un-Break My Heart.
Hjelt: We had these compilations calledMr.
It was a bunch of different songs with different artists from the 90s.
What was the moment you really felt like musicians?
Jawo: The first time we came to New York and had our headlining show.
It was at Glasslands, a small venue in Brooklyn.
Jawo: That was a big dream for us, and people were singing along to our music.
Hjelt: But I also remember when we didSNL.
And also the ball drop on New Years Eve.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.