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Romy Madley Croft
Madley Croft in 2013
Madley Croft in 2013
Background information
Also known asRomy
Born (1989-08-18) 18 August 1989 (age 35)[citation needed]
London, England, United Kingdom[citation needed]
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2005–present

Romy Madley Croft, who releases solo music as Romy, is an English musician.[1][2] 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.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK[4]
Mid Air[5][6][7] 15

Singles

Title Year Album
"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"

Other appearances

Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"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

List of songs written or co-written for other artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Artist Album
"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

Year Awards Work Category Result Ref.
2024 Grammy Awards "Strong" (with Fred again..) Best Dance/Electronic Recording Nominated [8]
Brit Awards Herself Best Dance Act Pending [3]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Battan, Carrie (2023-09-11). "Romy's Exuberant Eurodance Revival". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  3. ^ a b Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (January 24, 2024). "Brit Awards 2024: record-breaking Raye lands seven nominations". The Guardian. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Mid Air at Officialcharts.com
  5. ^ Walker, Sophie L. (2023-09-08). "Romy's Mid Air is a lightning bolt of queer bliss". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  6. ^ "Romy: Mid Air". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  7. ^ Petridis, Alexis (2023-08-31). "Romy: Mid Air review – xx singer shines through dancefloor gems". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  8. ^ Eede, Christian (5 February 2024). "Grammys 2024: Skrillex, Flowdan, Fred again..'s 'Rumble' wins Best Dance/Electronic Recording". DJ Mag. Retrieved 24 February 2024.