Romy Madley Croft (born 18 August 1989)[1] who releases solo music as Romy, is an English musician.[2][3] She is a member of the xx, and she released a solo album, Mid Air, in 2023, which peaked at No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart. She was nominated for the Brit Award for British Dance Act at the 2024 Brit Awards.[4]
Romy Madley Croft | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Romy |
Born | [1] London, England[1] | 18 August 1989
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2005–present |
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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UK [5] | ||
Mid Air[6][7][8] |
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15 |
Singles
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"Lifetime" | 2020 | Non-album single |
"Lights Out" (with Fred Again and HAAi) |
2022 | USB |
"Strong" (with Fred Again) |
Mid Air | |
"Enjoy Your Life" | 2023 | |
"Loveher" | ||
"The Sea" | ||
"She's on My Mind" | ||
"Always Forever" | 2024 | TBA |
"Lift You Up" (with Jessie Ware)[9] |
Other appearances
editTitle | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"SeeSaw" | 2015 | Jamie xx | In Colour |
"Loud Places" | |||
"Come Find Me" | Emile Haynie, Lykke Li | We Fall | |
"We Will Sin Together" | 2020 | Jehnny Beth | To Love Is to Live |
"Liar" (Re: Romy) | 2023 | Paramore | Re: This Is Why |
Songwriting discography
editTitle | Year | Artist | Album |
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"Share It All" | 2014 | Jessie Ware | Tough Love |
"Stranger in a Room" (featuring Oliver Sim) |
2015 | Jamie xx | In Colour |
"Fingertips" | 2016 | OneRepublic | Oh My My |
"Jupiter" | 2017 | Kelela | Take Me Apart |
"Better" | |||
"Turn to Dust" | |||
"Buttcheeks" | 2018 | 6 Dogs | Non-album singles |
"Electricity" | Silk City and Dua Lipa | ||
"More / Diamond Ring" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack) |
Benny Blanco | Friends Keep Secrets | |
"Why Hide" (featuring Diana Gordon) |
2019 | Mark Ronson | Late Night Feelings |
"Homegirl" | King Princess | Cheap Queen | |
"Still Learning" | 2020 | Halsey | Manic |
"Heroine" | Jehnny Beth | To Love Is to Live | |
"French Countryside" |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Awards | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | Grammy Awards | "Strong" (with Fred again..) | Best Dance/Electronic Recording | Nominated | [10] |
Brit Awards | Herself | Best Dance Act | Nominated | [4] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Romy Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | AllM..." AllMusic. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Kamer, Foster (2023-09-06). "Romy Madley Croft Is (Finally) Dancing on Her Own". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Battan, Carrie (2023-09-11). "Romy's Exuberant Eurodance Revival". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ a b Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (January 24, 2024). "Brit Awards 2024: record-breaking Raye lands seven nominations". The Guardian. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Mid Air at Officialcharts.com
- ^ Walker, Sophie L. (2023-09-08). "Romy's Mid Air is a lightning bolt of queer bliss". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Romy: Mid Air". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Petridis, Alexis (2023-08-31). "Romy: Mid Air review – xx singer shines through dancefloor gems". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ England, Adam (30 June 2024). "Listen to Jessie Ware and Romy's emphatic new single, "Lift You Up"". NME. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Eede, Christian (5 February 2024). "Grammys 2024: Skrillex, Flowdan, Fred again..'s 'Rumble' wins Best Dance/Electronic Recording". DJ Mag. Retrieved 24 February 2024.