Bullying in childhood led to mental health issues as Lex grew up, but somehow she overcame those challenges to become the first curve teen model to walk at the London, Paris, New York and Los Angeles fashion weeks. Collaborations soon followed with brands such as Gymshark, Next, St Tropez, River Island and Pepe Jeans, but Lex felt that sharing her real life experiences through music would be a really powerful way to help guide other young people through their troubles. Also supported by BBC Introducing, a creative collaboration with Anne-Marie, and an array of new artist showcases, Lex Gibbon’s inspiring music is best represented by last year’s forthright and conversational ‘I’ve Got Something To Say’ EP.

Thank you for speaking with ReVamp, was music always the route that you wanted to take growing up?

100% When I was five years old I told my Mum that when I grew up, I wanted to be a singer. I am so glad that I’m able to do what I love. 

Who inspired you to start creating music, and how has your music genre changed during these years? 

I grew up with music all around me. My house was full of music and I have always loved music. Adele was one of my biggest inspirations growing up, I took inspiration from her completely accepting who she was and her body.

You have a new single ‘Audacity’ and you are highlighting such an important message about using the messaging service for British transport police, texting 61016, if you feel unsafe, what made you want to spread awareness for this? 

I had no idea about the tech 61016 campaign when I was followed. It is an important message to share with others because I feel so much safer knowing the text line is there now. if I can help one person through the Audacity campaign, then I think I’ve got my job.

You had a personal story sadly with this, and it has been reported that, in 2023, it had been raised to 886 reports, giving it a 25% increase reported in 2022, how did you want music to portray this, in your new single?

I’m so sorry to hear about your experience, it happens too much and that’s why it was so important for me to raise awareness with the British Transport Police about their text 61016 service. I felt so scared when I was followed, I wanted the song to reflect that from the stripped-back piano (trying to keep it feeling vulnerable). 

I’m sure this brought up many feelings during the time that you had experienced this, which gives it a meaningful single, and the ‘Audacity’, of believing that they believe is right to harass a girl, what was the songwriting and recording process of this? 

I got followed from the train station on my way to a writing session where I ended up writing ‘Audacity’. It was so fresh and raw that the song came out so easily I wrote it with my lovely friend Nina. After I heard the demo of the song I knew I had to release it so I got in contact with the girls over at INK they made my vision come to life for the production on the track. 

What is the message you want to give out to the listeners of this single?

First of all, if you’ve experienced anything like this then I’m so sorry and know that you’re not alone second of all please report anything that may happen to you on public transport to 61016 people who are so dedicated over at British Transport Police to keeping people safe.

What is next for you? Are there any exciting shows planned? 

Yes, I’ve got some amazing new music coming out this year that I’m so excited for you to hear, if you want to keep up to date with everything that’s happening in Lex Land then you can find me on all socials @lexgibbon.