Hilary Duff on Her Return to Music: 'It Was Always Going to Happen'

Hilary Duff on Her Music Return

Hilary Duff recently opened up about her return to music and gave a glimpse into her upcoming single, This is what Y2K dreams are made of. She announced the release of her new song “Mature” for November 6, marking her first new music since her 2015 album Breathe In.

Interview Insights on the Therapuss Podcast

During the Season Two finale of the Therapuss podcast with host Jake Shane, Duff shared thoughts on her decision to come back to the studio.

“It was always going to happen,” Duff said. “There’s no way that that was not going to be a part of my story.”

Personal Growth and Connection

At 38 years old, after a decade away from music, Duff feels ready to reconnect with fans by sharing her present self. She described the journey as full of “twists and turns and ups and downs” but emphasized her strong bond with fans she’s known since childhood.

“I just want to connect with them again. We have gone through a lot of the same things — whether that’s complicated relationships, anxiety, raising kids, divorces, trying to find yourself in adulthood, family drama… Finally I felt safe enough and comfortable in my own family to step outside and open that part of myself up again.”

Artist’s Reflection

Hilary Duff embraces this new chapter as a chance to fill in the blanks and share her experiences with listeners in a genuine, current way.

Summary: Hilary Duff embraces her long-awaited music comeback, reconnecting with longtime fans by sharing authentic, adult experiences through her new songs.

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