After a decade-long hiatus, Hilary Duff has reentered the music scene. The former Disney Channel icon dropped her latest single, “Mature,” in November and is set to release her first album in over ten years, titled “luck … or something,” on February 20. Leading up to the album launch, she is kicking off a brief international tour named “Small Rooms, Big Nerves,” with a stop scheduled in Toronto this week.
The swift sell-out of tour tickets indicates a strong anticipation among fans for new music from the “Come Clean” songstress. However, the question remains: is her resurgence predominantly fueled by nostalgia? In a recent episode of Commotion, pop culture analyst Emilie Hanskamp joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to discuss the significance of Hilary Duff’s musical comeback in 2026.
For a comprehensive review of today’s show, access the complete discussion on CBC Listen or the podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available on various platforms for podcast streaming.
The episode featuring the interview with Emilie Hanskamp was produced by Simi Bassi.