The xx's Jessie Ware and Romy have shared a new song together. 'Lift You Up', produced by Stuart Price, is the first collaboration between the British artists. The two also premiered the track on stage at Glastonbury. Check out the new song, as well as footage from the Glastonbury performance, below.
Romy previously collaborated with Ware on the latter's 2014 album, Tough Love, contributing to the writing of the song “Share It All”. In a press release, speaking on “Lift You Up,” Romy shared, “I've been a fan of Jessie's music for a long time and it was amazing to finally work together after so many years of friendship… We wanted this song to be uplifting , to celebrate camaraderie and I can't think of a better way to share that with everyone than at Glastonbury.”
Ware added, “I was so excited to be in the room with my friend and to see how it works and hear her beautiful voice. I'm so proud of the record. It's a song that says we're both too hard on ourselves and don't believe in ourselves enough. I think everyone can relate to that.”
Romy released her debut solo album, Mid Air, last year. Jessie Ware's latest album, That! It feels good!also reached 2023.
Ware will take the stage on Saturday, July 20 for this year's Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. Also on this year's lineup are Jamie xx, Alanis Morissette, Black Pumas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jai Paul, Brittany Howard, De La Soul, Unwound, 100 Gecs and more. Tickets are sold in advance.
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