"For me personally, queer nightlife has allowed me to find friends, family, and role models, people from whom I could learn. These experiences have given me a sense of not being alone and have emboldened me in many aspects of life. These encounters and experiences continue to influence my music. This song is intended as a love letter to visibility and pride. No one can take away the love you feel; it belongs to you."
"This track serves as an epilogue to her debut solo album, "Mid Air," released in 2023, which delves into themes of queer relationships and personal self-discovery. "Love Who You Love" was produced by BloodPop, Romy herself, and Jamie xx, with its initial development dating back to 2020. The accompanying music video features Romy in a captivating performance, directed by her creative partner in real life, Vic Lentaigne."
Romy, a London-based dance-pop artist, released the single and music video "Love Who You Love" as an epilogue to the 2023 debut solo album Mid Air, exploring queer relationships and self-discovery. The track was produced by BloodPop, Romy, and Jamie xx, originating in 2020. The music video features a performance directed by creative partner Vic Lentaigne. The song functions as a definitive queer love song emphasizing the need to acknowledge struggles around openly expressing love and calling for change. Romy credits queer nightlife with providing friends, family, role models, and resilience; the song serves as a love letter to visibility and pride.
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