After a hiatus from music since her 2008 album Bittersweet World, Ashlee Simpson has confirmed that she is back in the studio working on new solo material. The singer, who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut LP Autobiography with an expanded edition release, revealed in an interview with Stereogum that she is currently focused on creating new music. While she is taking a song-by-song approach for now, Simpson hinted that the project is likely to evolve into a full album.
When asked about the musical direction of her new material, Simpson acknowledged that her sound has matured over the years. She described the current vibe as more grown-up and highlighted a focus on live music, with a fun, rocky energy. Despite her evolution as an artist, Simpson expressed satisfaction with the current direction of her music.
