Rina Sawayama on Releasing New Music After Two-Year Break: ‘I Didn’t Think I Would Return’

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What happened

In 2024, the multi-hyphenate talent took a step back from the spotlight to recalibrate.

Key facts

  • In 2024, the multi-hyphenate talent took a step back from the spotlight to recalibrate.
  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:34:08 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Rina Sawayama on Releasing New Music After Two-Year Break: ‘I Didn’t Think I Would Return’

  2. A Year After Jousting With Character.AI, Disney Names Its CEO As Its First Chief Technology Officer

  3. Sony Music, Universal Music Group Sue Suno Over Label-Backed Model: ‘Fruit of the Same Poisoned Tree’

  4. ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ Review: The Ovine Adventurer Returns for a Perfectly Silly Halloween Treat

  5. UMG, Sony Music File Second Lawsuit Against Suno Over AI Music Generator’s New Model

Sources

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