FKA Twigs Opens Up About Healing, New Album ‘eusexua,’ and Navigating Life After Public Trauma
FKA Twigs is poised to release her highly anticipated second studio album, Eusexua, a project born from a period of intense personal reckoning and creative exploration. The artist, whose real name is Tahliah Barnett, details a journey of reclaiming agency and finding solace in community following a highly publicized and painful relationship and subsequent legal battles.
The forthcoming album arrives as Twigs continues to redefine artistic boundaries, earning critical acclaim for her innovative music and performance art. Beyond the music, she’s become a vocal advocate for survivors of abuse, and her experiences have profoundly shaped her artistic vision. This new chapter marks a deliberate move forward, embracing vulnerability and strength as she prepares for a performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards and beyond.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Twigs articulated the profound impact of dance music and communal spaces on her healing process. She described finding a vital sense of belonging within these environments, stating, “It sounds so obvious, finding salvation within dance music and a sense of community… Every single person has had a moment where they’ve probably sat by themselves and thought, ‘what does this mean? where do I belong? like, who am I?’ and to have a moment, an evening’s reprise from that, among a group of like-minded people, could be the difference of life and death.”
This sentiment underscores a core theme of eusexua, which Twigs has described as an exploration of the complexities of love, pain, and ultimately, self-discovery. The album’s creation followed a period of public scrutiny surrounding her relationship with actor Shia LaBeouf, and the subsequent allegations of abuse and legal proceedings. while Twigs has largely refrained from directly addressing the details of the relationship, she has consistently used her platform to support other survivors and advocate for change.
Looking ahead, Twigs is focused on sharing her new music with the world and continuing to push creative boundaries. Her upcoming Grammy performance and the release of eusexua represent not only a new artistic milestone but also a powerful testament to her resilience and unwavering commitment to self-expression.
This story appeared in the Oct. 1 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
