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Charli XCX Reveals She Feared Label Exit Over 'Brat' as She Signals String-Driven Next Era

On Goop, she frames Brat as a personal risk to set up a very different next chapter.

Overview

  • Charli XCX told Gwyneth Paltrow she made Brat expecting it might get her dropped, calling it a record she created for herself.
  • Brat, released in June 2024, became a breakthrough, hitting No. 1 in the UK, reaching the top 10 in 14 countries, and earning nine Grammy nominations with three wins.
  • She said her next album will contrast sharply with Brat and that she is exploring orchestral textures, particularly strings.
  • Her move into film includes acting roles in Faces of Death and The Gallerist, both reported in post-production, and co-producing and starring in A24’s The Moment.
  • The interview follows an extended Brat era that included a deluxe and remix release, a co-headlined Sweat Tour with Troye Sivan, a 2024–2025 arena run, and her recent marriage to George Daniel.