Tove Lo, born Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson, is a Swedish singer-songwriter behind "Habits (Stay High)" — from songwriter to solo star, with a new album Estrus and a GTA VI single in 2026.
Early Life
Tove Lo was born on 29 October 1987 in Helsingborg, Sweden, and raised in Djursholm, Danderyd, in Stockholm. She is an alumna of the music school Rytmus Musikergymnasiet. In 2006, she formed the Swedish math-rock band Tremblebee.
Career
Tove Lo started her career as a songwriter, and co-wrote Ellie Goulding's "Love Me Like You Do" (see our Ellie Goulding biography). She self-released her debut single, "Love Ballad", in October 2012, and followed it with "Habits" in March 2013. She signed to Universal Music, Island and Polydor in 2013.
Her debut EP, Truth Serum, arrived in March 2014, and her debut album, Queen of the Clouds, followed on 24 September 2014, opening at No. 14 on the US Billboard 200. "Habits (Stay High)" peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Talking Body" followed as another hit from the album.
Lady Wood, released on 28 October 2016, debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200. She followed it with Blue Lips on 17 November 2017 and Sunshine Kitty on 20 September 2019; "Glad He's Gone", from Sunshine Kitty, was Grammy-nominated for Best Music Video. Dirt Femme arrived on 14 October 2022 on her own label, Pretty Swede Records, and she released the joint EP Heat with SG Lewis in 2024.
Her sixth studio album, Estrus, was released in September 2026, with three singles paving the way for it. Read our Estrus album — Tove Lo guide for the full tracklist and release details. She will take the album on the road on the ESTRUS World Tour in spring 2027 — Tove Lo adds 9 US dates to Estrus World Tour for spring 2027. Her new single, "Blood In Your Eyes", came out on November 10, 2026, from Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album (Atlantic Records).
In 2015, she won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Habits (Stay High)" at the Grammis. Earlier that year, in January 2015, she had surgery for a vocal cord cyst and went two months without singing.
For more 2026 album coverage, see our guide to the Entropy album — King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
Quick Facts
Full Name: Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson
Born: 29 October 1987
Birthplace: Helsingborg, Sweden
Occupation: Singer-songwriter
Labels: Universal Music, Island, Polydor, Pretty Swede Records
Breakthrough Song: Habits (Stay High)
Albums: Queen of the Clouds, Lady Wood, Blue Lips, Sunshine Kitty, Dirt Femme, Estrus
Awards: Grammis 2015 Artist of the Year and Song of the Year
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official video for Tove Lo's "Blood In Your Eyes" below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tove Lo?
Tove Lo was born on 29 October 1987, which makes her 39 in 2026.
What is Tove Lo's real name?
Her real name is Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson.
What are Tove Lo's biggest songs?
Her biggest songs include "Habits (Stay High)" and "Talking Body", along with "Love Me Like You Do", which she co-wrote for Ellie Goulding, and her 2026 single "Blood In Your Eyes".
What is Tove Lo's latest album?
Her latest album is Estrus, released in September 2026.
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