Apple Magazine - Issue 420 (2019-11-15)

(Antfer) #1
MAGDALENE

FKA twigs


The English singer and songwriter FKA twigs
releases her first full-length record since
2014 in Magdalene, which has echoed her
past projects in receiving widespread critical
acclaim. It has already spun off numerous
singles, including “Cellophane”, which was
nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards
and won four UK Music Video Awards.


FIVE FACTS:



  1. FKA twigs is the professional name of
    Tahliah Debrett Barnett.

  2. She was born on January 16, 1988 in
    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.

  3. Her music has been described as
    “genre-bending”, drawing upon elements
    of electronic music, trip hop, R&B and
    avant-garde.

  4. She has said of her artistry: “I am not
    restricted by any musical genre. I like
    to experiment with sounds, generating
    emotions while putting my voice on
    certain atmospheres”.

  5. Her work has been compared to such
    artists as Tricky, Janet Jackson, The xx and
    Massive Attack.


Genre: Electronic
Released: Nov 8, 2019
9 Songs
Price: $9.99

120 Ratings
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