FKA Twigs: Escaping the mundane

FKA Twigs is an incredibly talented multidisciplinary artist whose work has been informed not only by her pain but her passion for pushing boundaries. In this episode of Pop Waves we look back at some of Twigs’ biggest influences and how they broke new ground as far back as the 70’s. 

CW Timestamps

Racism

10:01-10:49, racist abuse from Twilight fans (no details)

11:45-15:00, alt r&b and stereotyping of black artists

Domestic abuse

29:39-32:16, discussion of the lawsuit with Shia LeBeouf (no details) 

Sistah space

Domestic abuse help 

Help for male victims

Further Reading, Links & Citations

• Companion Playlist
• Poly Styrene: I am a Cliche
• Grounded with Louis Theroux 
• Even with Cat Burns and Rachel Chinouriri

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