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The xx’s Romy shares debut solo single ‘Lifetime’
Written and recorded in London during lockdown.
Best known as 1/3 of The xx, today Romy has shared her debut solo single, and it’s a banger.
Written and recorded in London during lockdown, ‘Lifetime’ is a euphoric club-ready bop, all about “the dream of being reunited with friends, family and the ones we love”.
Produced with Fred again.. and Marta Salogni, the track is accompanied by a lyric video created by designer Patrick Savile and animator Connor Campbell.
Play it on full volume now below.
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