For Romy Madley Croft—longtime singer and guitarist for The xx before she recently embarked on a solo career—branching out on her own as a musician required courage. With this special playlist for International Women’s Day, she celebrates trailblazers like Sade, Joni Mitchell, Björk, and SOPHIE who helped guide her path. She tells Apple Music: “This is a playlist of songs by incredible and inspiring women whose lyrics, storytelling, and soulful voices have given me comfort, taught me lessons, and made me feel braver.”