‘I Think Our Generation Is Having a Really Rough Time’: La Roux Explores the Millennial Ache on Her New Album
The English artist's fourth album, Cabin Fever , is out today (Nov. 6). She talks about touring with Hilary Duff and what "In For the Kill" was really about.
La Roux, the English artist known for her pop-infused sound, has released a new album titled Cabin Fever that explores the nostalgic feelings of the millennial generation. This is a stark contrast to her previous work, which focused on late '70s and early '80s disco and '80s pop. La Roux is drawn to the simplicity and safety of the late '90s and early '00s pop era, when she felt a sense of comfort and ease, something she believes is missing in today's pop music.
The inspiration for Cabin Fever comes from a wide range of artists, including SWV, All Saints, Mariah Carey, Rodney Jerkins, and Justin Timberlake. The album also draws visual cues from the era, with imagery reminiscent of the Gap, LL Bean, and the Pacific Northwest. La Roux's aim was to create an American aesthetic, moving away from her previous androgynous and avant-garde visual style.
The album is deeply personal, touching on themes of a 17-year relationship, addiction, and coming out that La Roux never fully addressed in her earlier work. The end of the relationship, which lasted since her early twenties, is a significant aspect of the album, as she reflects on the breakup with herself as well as the relationship.
La Roux feels that this album serves as both a refuge and a way to process difficult emotions, providing comfort in a rapidly changing world fraught with challenges like AI, climate change, and misinformation.
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