marinadiamandis: 10 year anniversary of “The Family Jewels”.
Hard to describe my feelings when I think back to that time. It was difficult. I was not prepared for the amount of criticism my music provoked from the British press at the time. The landscape looked very different for female artists who were not coming from a manufactured girl band format. What I’ve since learned is that every album I’ve released has received criticism, but that’s what happens when you think in a different way. Not everyone is open to receiving new thoughts. People like safety. People (press) HATED Electra Heart - and now it seems to be the fan favourite. All I can say is that becoming an artist gave me a big gift. The opportunity to know myself and the chance to speak.
Thank you!
In particularly to nick Worthington for signing me - a miracle as I did not look or sound like a major label prospect when he discovered me! - and @neongoldrecords for plotting, collaborating and supporting me since day 1.
PS Swipe for the album cover that almost made it. 🎨