The Life, Style and Music of Charli XCX: Cultural Agenda Setter and Brat Icon

A fully illustrated, complete introduction charting the rise of Charli XCX - from MySpace to first-ever warehouse performances to hit-packed albums like Sucker, Crash and, of course, the era-defining BRAT. In summer 2024, Charli XCX released BRAT. It defined the summer with songs like '360', 'Apple' and 'Von Dutch', but it was more than perfect pop - it was fashion, it was an attitude, it was a cultural phenomenon. This book charts the rise of Charli XCX - from 'young girl from Essex' to pop icon.

Written by music journalist Charlotte Gunn, this book is a deep-dive into the music, styles and influence of Charli. Complete with behind-the-scenes stories and incredible photos, chapters delve into her early musical inspirations to her collaborations with Troye Sivan and Billie Eilish, from her inimitable lyrical vulnerability and the lockdown recording of the album How I'm Feeling Now, which resonated with a huge LGBTQ+ audience.

While nothing can compare to the energy of a CharliXCX gig, this book is the next best thing.

• | Author: Charlotte Gunn
• | Publisher: Quercus Publishing
• | Publication Date: Sep 11, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529446937
• | ISBN-10: 1529446937