The pop group A*Teens is experiencing a significant reunion, marked by the release of their first new single in over twenty years. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, the members discussed their unexpected return to music and future touring ambitions.

Unexpected Comeback and New Music Success

Marie Serneholt admitted that the group never anticipated reuniting, stating, "We never, ever thought that we would ever get back together again." She added that releasing new material was also not initially on their minds.

However, two years later, the group is fully engaged in a comeback. Their latest single, titled "Iconic," achieved the No. 1 spot in their home country of Sweden last month. Sara Lumholdt expressed gratitude for this second chance, noting, "We are appreciative because we do have regular lives, we have families, we live across the world."

Forming and Splitting: A Look Back

The A*Teens—comprising Serneholt (42), Lumholdt (41), Dhani Lennevald (41), and Amit Paul—initially formed in 1998 as an ABBA tribute act. By 2000, they transitioned to original music, scoring hits like "Upside Down" and "Floorfiller," before officially splitting in 2004.

The reunion process began in 2023 when Serneholt invited her former bandmates to dinner to commemorate their 25th anniversary. Lennevald explained that the initial goal was purely personal reconnection. "It was more about getting together just on a personal level and reconnecting," he said, "but then everything came piece by piece, and it was kind of like a seed was planted."

The Return to the Stage

Within weeks of reconnecting, the A*Teens performed a medley of their classic songs at the Swedish competition Melodifestivalen. Remarkably, Lumholdt was eight months pregnant during this performance. She recalled feeling emotional but proud of the achievement.

Following Lumholdt's delivery, the group decided to maintain their momentum by planning an international tour. This decision reinforced for Lennevald that "our fans still care 25 years later."

Maintaining the Name

Despite all four members now being in their 40s, the group confirmed they have no plans to change the A*Teens moniker. Serneholt noted that while others might find it strange, the name is deeply ingrained for them. "We don't really care! I mean, it's a name that has been ours for so many years, and there's no point in changing that. It's an iconic name," she asserted.

The single "Iconic" debuted in January, just before the group performed it live for the first time at Melodifestivalen as official competitors. They reached the finals in February, securing seventh place.

The Future Sound and Touring Ambitions

Serneholt emphasized the importance of honoring their past while embracing their present sound. "We are so proud of the legacy that we have, and it was super important for us that the new music would sound like A*Teens, but it had to be A*Teens 2026 and A*Teens in our 40s," she shared.

Looking ahead, Lennevald confirmed that recording new material is imminent: "We're gonna go into the studio extremely, extremely soon to do some recordings."

The band is also actively exploring a U.S. tour, although nothing is officially confirmed. Lumholdt teased that discussions are underway with a booking team. The group is currently strategizing logistics, considering factors like scheduling and venue selection. "We want it to feel genuine, and we want to love it, and we want to enjoy every moment," Lumholdt concluded regarding their future plans.