‘I need to prove my family’s sacrifice was worth it’: how pop auteur Shygirl slogged her way to the top

‘I work hard, but I really prioritise chilling’ … Shygirl in 2026. Photograph: Jessica Madavo ‘I work hard, but I really prioritise chilling’ … Shygirl in 2026. Photograph: Jessica Madavo Music Interview ‘I need to prove my family’s sacrifice was worth it’: how pop auteur Shygirl slogged her way to the top Simran Hans Adored by Madonna and Charli xcx and buoyed by finding true love, the Londoner is branching out into rock and breaking the mainstream. She explains how her working class upbringing made her so fearless