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But after releasing two critically hailed albums and touring the world, theyre more at ease with each other.

ForI See You, the pair started writing together face-to-face.

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It gives you a nice buzz, says Madley Croft of their new process.

I really enjoyed it.

With a laugh, she adds, And its so much faster than sending emails.

One thing that hasnt changed: They still write gender-neutral lyrics.

Its just how its been so far, she says.

I felt like a fire was lit underneath me, says Sim.

It wasnt Oh, I dont want him to have this!

Its like, Wow, I want us to have that success as well!

Jamie also felt a shift, though he admits his realization came later.

I was a little bit oblivious about how what I was doing was affecting them, he says.

Its only been through finishing this record and coming together that I see what a difference that experience made.

There, the laid-back pace of life was eye-opening.

Sim adds, Its an inspiring place to be.

The beautiful skies, the earth… We were united.