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Charli XCX Embraces Uncertainty for Post-'Brat' Era

The pop star reflects on the cultural impact of her breakthrough album and signals a bold artistic shift for her next project.

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Overview

  • Charli XCX predicts her next album may 'flop' and expresses no pressure to replicate the success of her 2024 hit, 'Brat.'
  • The artist revealed at Cannes that 'Brat' was created for herself, with no expectation of its widespread connection or acclaim.
  • Her sixth album sparked a cultural phenomenon, influencing fashion, TikTok trends, and even political branding during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
  • Charli is preparing for the European leg of her tour starting June 5, with stops at major festivals like Glastonbury and Roskilde.
  • Early discussions suggest her next album will take a contrasting direction, described by collaborators as an 'anti-Brat' project.