FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs, Grammy-winning singer, choreographer and multidisciplinary artist, talks creativity, fashion rituals, and her 'blues' wardrobe hack. She shares how pole work and movement shaped sensuality and power. Conversations explore stan culture, evolving industry pressures, and her concept of Eusexua as a wellness practice.

FKA Twigs and Rick Rubin dive deep into the creative journey that lead to Twigs’ stunning new album, Magdalene. They cover the physical and emotional trauma that inspired the album, how she found solace in the brilliant musicians she collaborated with on the record, and how FKA Twigs’ tireless attention to detail led her to make some of the most exciting music of her career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FKA twigs, an experimental pop and R&B artist known for blending electronic production, dance, and striking visuals. She talks about performing through stage nerves and playing instruments live for autonomy. She explains why TikTok dances clash with her training and traces her rave and techno awakenings from Jamaican clubs to Prague. She also discusses making music quickly to reclaim masters and test new structures.

FKA Twigs, the British genre-bending artist, shares insights into her highly anticipated album, Eusexua Afterglow. She discusses her creative evolution and the spiritual themes that inspire her work. Twigs recounts humorous club experiences and how they shaped her music's arc. Reflecting on her journey from backup dancer to artist, she emphasizes vulnerability in songwriting and taking charge of her career. Additionally, she shares exciting anecdotes about working with Nicolas Cage in her new film and featuring North West in her music video.

FKA twigs is a singer, songwriter, and producer from London. She’s released three EPs and two albums. Her most album, Magdalene, came out in November, 2019, and was named one of the best albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Time, NME, and more. For this episode, twigs chose the song "Mirrored Heart" from Magdalene. She wrote and produced it in Los Angeles with a few collaborators, but it’s an intensely personal song. songexploder.net/fka-twigs