Hilary Duff on Returning to Music
Hilary Duff recently opened up about her comeback to the music scene and her upcoming single, This is what Y2K dreams are made of. Earlier this week, she announced the release of her new song, “Mature,” set for November 6 — her first new material since the 2015 album Breathe In.
Insights from the Therapuss Podcast
Speaking with host Jake Shane on the Season Two finale of the Therapuss podcast, Duff reflected on her musical return. She shared,
“It was always going to happen. There’s no way that that was not going to be a part of my story.”
The pop star and Disney alum explained that, after a decade away from music and now at 38 years old, she feels ready to reconnect and share her current experiences with her audience.
Connecting Through Shared Experiences
Duff emphasized the importance of reestablishing her bond with fans, many of whom have followed her since childhood:
“I have this crazy connection with fans that I’ve known since I was nine, 10 years old, and I just want to connect with them again.”
She highlighted shared journeys involving complicated relationships, anxiety, parenting, divorces, personal growth, and family challenges. This rekindled connection stems from feeling secure within her own family, which allowed her to open up creatively once more.
Author's Summary
Hilary Duff embraces her music comeback at 38, eager to reconnect deeply with longtime fans through honest, contemporary stories reflecting shared life challenges.