There are clear signs that Shygirl is entering a new chapter.

She cleared her Instagram feed before beginning the album rollout, and the artwork shows a bird hatching from an egg, symbolising rebirth.

But she points out the journey is an "evolution" rather than reinvention.

"I think it's less about moving away from me, but I would hate to repeat myself," she says.

"I would only wish to pick up the same tool if I felt like I had grown somewhat or had a renewed expertise for it."

That growth can be heard in tracks like Live the Life You Like - one of Shygirl's favourites on the album.

It features a gritty bassline and a manipulated riff that echoes a klaxon, which she describes as giving off "punk energy".

Leaning into that side of her sound has only made her more excited to take the record on a tour, starting with Europe in March.

"I've got a band now," she reveals with a grin. "I work with a drummer and a multi-instrumentalist and sometimes a bassist.

"It's just so fun to share the stage and be so inspired. We've rehearsed, but there's still so many moments for spontaneity and for us to look at each other and vibe."

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