By: Jaymes Black, CEO, The Trevor ProjectSwedish-born, LA-based singer, songwriter, and boundary-pushing artist Tove Lo has been a dedicated supporter of The Trevor Projects life-saving mission for years. From creating merch with proceeds benefiting our work, to being the very first celebrity signature on our Open Letter to LGBTQ+ Youth, her advocacy runs deep. She uses her massive platform to amplify messages of hope to her young LGBTQ+ fans and were so grateful to call her a friend.We caught up with the Busy Girl herself to talk about the release of the limited-edition HEAT vinyl EP which benefits The Trevor Project as well as her support systems, messages in her music, and her words of inspiration for LGBTQ+ youth.Jaymes: Tove, congratulations on the one-year anniversary of HEAT and the launch of your limited-edition vinyl! What messages do you hope your fans received now that its been out for a year?Tove Lo: Thank you! I cant believe its been a year already. Me and Sam [SG Lewis] really just wanna say thank you to our fans in the queer community for making these songs part of their lives and dance floors. The response to the EP was so beautiful we had to make a vinyl Jaymes: The HEAT vinyl EP also benefits The Trevor Project, which means the world to us.. Why did you choose to support The Trevor Project?Tove Lo: I really believe in what The Trevor Project stands for and what you do to help young queer lives. The fact that when a lot of them might not have any support around them, they can pick up the phone to call The Trevor Project and someone WILL be there. Someone WILL answer and help. That is crucial.Jaymes: Youre often on the road for work. How do you take care of yourself with such a packed schedule, and what keeps you grounded?Tove Lo: Im not sure Im very grounded on the road or in life haha. I like chaos and unpredictability otherwise I get bored. I hate routine so touring is perfect for me. I love waking up in a new city every day.Jaymes: Youve collaborated with a number of top artists, and you and your industry colleagues are passionate about supporting each other. Can you share why its important to have strong support systems in the music industry?Tove Lo: I think its a very strange job to be an artist. Its your life dream coming true but it entails a lot of things that arent so dream-like. You need to be able to vent to your peers and be vulnerable about things that maybe wont make sense to other people. At the same time, the wins vary in size and its easy to get jaded. Having your peers support you, check you, celebrate you and also remind you of why you do it is definitely needed.Jaymes: What message of hope and inspiration would you like to send to LGBTQ+ young people?Tove Lo: Todays climate might make it hard to stay strong and proud but remember that there is still so much love and compassion within this community to lean on. Remember that you deserve to be you, to feel good in your sexuality and your identity.The post Tove Lo on the HEAT Vinyl EP and Her Longtime Support of The Trevor Project appeared first on The Trevor Project.