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

Hilary Duff on Her Return to Music

Hilary Duff recently opened up about her comeback to music and offered insights on her new single, This is what Y2K dreams are made of. Earlier this week, she announced the release of her song “Mature” on November 6, marking her first new music since the 2015 album Breathe In.

Discussion on Therapuss Podcast

During the Season Two finale of the Therapuss podcast hosted by Jake Shane, Duff talked about returning to the studio after a decade away.

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

Personal Growth and Connection

Now 38 years old, Duff expressed feeling ready to reconnect with fans through her music, sharing her current life experiences.

“After 10 years removed from music and where I am now in my life, I feel ready to fill in the blanks and share with people and connect with them on the level of now.”

Bond with Fans

She emphasized the special relationship she has with fans who have supported her since childhood and her desire to reconnect with them.

“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… I finally felt safe enough and comfortable in my own family to step outside and open that part of myself up again.”

Duff acknowledged the ups and downs she experienced but highlighted the deep connection that motivates her return.

Author’s summary: Hilary Duff embraces her musical comeback to reconnect with longtime fans by sharing her authentic adult experiences after a decade away from the spotlight.

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