The xx’s Romy discusses embracing sexuality on debut solo album: “[I don’t] feel afraid or embarrassed”
nme.comThe xx‘s Romy Madley-Croft has spoken about the process of embracing sexuality on her forthcoming debut solo album.The singer, who released her debut solo single ‘Lifetime’ back in September, told The Guardian: “I came out when I was 15, and my dad was really cool about it, and I’m very grateful for that.“But I didn’t feel ready when we put out that first xx album, when we were about 20, to be really, really open about my sexuality.”She added: “Over time, growing up and also just noticing how the world is changing, I felt a lot more comfortable being more public.”Romy went on to say that she feels she can now “write about loving a woman and not feel afraid or embarrassed,” adding: “maybe it’s a growing up thing, and just not caring as much.
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