Overview

• Roan said she could tolerate critics hating her music but found it devastating when attacks shifted to her personal identity
• SZA likened fame’s scrutiny to a "pressure cooker" and said Roan’s admission of vulnerability offered her relief
• The pop star has publicly challenged photographers and festivalgoers to establish boundaries, fueling debate over her outspoken style
• After winning Best New Artist this year, Roan returned to the festival circuit and previewed a country-tinged track ahead of her second album
• As she works on her next record, Roan is questioning if her unfiltered approach to fame can endure without harming her mental health