Today, FKA twigs unveiled her highly anticipated third album, Eusexua, released via Young Recording.
A striking departure from the emotional introspection and heartbreak that defined 2019’s Magdalene, Eusexua dives headfirst into an adventurous realm of dirty, sexually charged electronica.
This is FKA twigs at her most primal and kinetic, crafting a sound that commands bodies to move while pushing the boundaries of her artistry.
In a March 2024 interview with British Vogue, Tahliah Barnett (FKA twigs) shed light on the album’s intriguing title.
She coined the term “eusexua” to encapsulate the sensation of such overwhelming euphoria that it allows one to transcend the confines of human form. This concept underpins the record, which explores themes of liberation, ecstasy, and embodiment through pulsating beats and provocative lyrical imagery.
Musically, Eusexua showcases twigs’ fearless embrace of dance and electronica, with tracks that feel raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically hedonistic.
Gone are the delicate falsettos drenched in heartbreak that marked Magdalene.
Instead, twigs delivers commanding vocal performances that weave seamlessly into grinding basslines, distorted synths, and hypnotic rhythms.
From the opening track, which lures listeners into a shadowy club underworld, to euphoric anthems that exude sensuality and power, the album captures a spectrum of physical and emotional energy. Standout songs include the title track and Drums of Death, where her experimental production reaches thrilling heights, creating a sonic landscape that feels otherworldly yet viscerally intimate.
With Eusexua, FKA twigs has cemented her ability to continually evolve, offering a bold and exhilarating experience that feels like a celebration of the body, the senses, and the transformative potential of music. It’s a daring statement from an artist unafraid to push herself—and her audience—into uncharted territory.
Eusexua gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.