Overview

• Roan says she didn’t mind criticism of her art but was hurt when attacks became personal, acknowledging in her Interview Magazine conversation that “it makes me cry.”
• She and SZA bonded over shared vulnerabilities to scrutiny, with SZA expressing relief at Roan’s admission that she cares about public perception.
• Roan built her reputation by calling out inappropriate fan conduct, LGBTQ+ rights issues and record label practices and now wonders if her bold candor can endure.
• Following her Best New Artist Grammy, she has returned to festival stages and started recording her sophomore album.
• She is set to showcase new material at upcoming shows, including an August festival slot in Oslo, as she navigates the pressures of increased visibility.