A glow too bright to ignore, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd’s “Moth to a Flame” has entered Spotify’s illustrious three-comma club.
The track today eclipsed the billion-stream threshold, the second to do so for the iconic Swedish House Mafia trio after their generational EDM anthem “Don’t You Worry Child.” The Weeknd, meanwhile, now has a staggering 23 songs in the club at the time of this writing, according to streaming data from Kworb.
Known for their anthemic drops, Swedish House Mafia took an understated yet hypnotic approach with the brooding track, which appeared on the “Alternate World” edition of The Weeknd’s Dawn FM album. The group’s haunting production wrapped itself around his velvet falsetto, creating a moody alchemy that resonated deeply with listeners. Lyrically, the song’s themes of obsession and the pitfalls of hedonism mirrored its dark, irresistible sonics.
The collaboration also marked a pivotal moment for both acts. For Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia, it was arguably the apogee of their momentous comeback after a hiatus of nearly a decade. For The Weeknd, it further solidified him as a formidable bridge between pop and electronic music.
You can go behind the scenes of the “Moth to a Flame” music video below and stream the track here.
