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Last Summer, Natalia Kills publicly closed one chapter of her life and officially began the next as Teddy Sinclair. Now, Teddy unveils a new collaborative project called Cruel Youth, an all-girl three-piece band fronted by Teddy and co-produced by her husband, Willy Moon. PRESS HERE to listen to the band’s intoxicating debut single entitled “Mr. Watson” now via Consequence of Sound.
Teddy Sinclair recently co-wrote songs for Rihanna (“Kiss It Better” on newly-released ANTI), Madonna, Alicia Keys, and more – but now Cruel Youth takes the spotlight. Watch this space for more: http://www.cruelyouthxo.com/
A message from Teddy Sinclair:
Cruel Youth is the musical love child created during a 3 month lock in at my studio with my husband Willy Moon. It’s The Ronettes on Oxy, it’s a narcotic lullaby, a psychedelic jingle you might hear waiting in line at a Western Union or a laptop symphony soundtracking a car crash in slow motion. Willy and I met whilst both signed to Universal Records, and married only few months later. Cruel Youth is an intravenous hit of our love and everything I find beautiful.
For a brief moment in 2015 I felt like it was the death of me, but somehow the part that survived was a pure uncensored passion that quickly became the ace in my hand. While evolving my solo project into my new band I was approached to be a personality on X Factor New Zealand, which lead to a publicity stunt resulting in a viral media storm. I was subjected to a global witch-hunt I couldn’t defend myself against due to a wide-reaching legal gagging order. It was a truly regrettable situation for everyone involved, and Willy and I flew back to our home in New York where I threw myself head-first into songwriting. Days later, I was collaborating with Madonna on her #1 album Rebel Heart, co-writing the song “Holy Water.” I was drafted onto Rihanna’s writing team, spending months traveling the world with her, and ultimately co-writing “Kiss It Better” on her world-wide #1 album
ANTI.
While working with such tenacious and outspoken artists, I found a sanctuary where I was allowed to sing the unspeakable… no frills, no fakery. All fun, games, whiskey and a microphone, with the occasional drop in from friends, writers and producers who added their own take on our world.
To my friends, followers and everyone that has supported me during this transitional time — I’m excited to share this new music with you. This is our song Mr. Watson, this is Cruel Youth.
Vents MagaZine Music and Entertainment Magazine
