Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film
The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.
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Notable Quotes
"Out of the blue, inspiration struck me."
— Charli XCX , Celebrity
"If I'd made another album that felt more dance-leaning, it would have felt really hard, really sad."
— Charli XCX , Celebrity
"To be boring is to die right there on the spot."
— Charli XCX , Celebrity
"I never said I was making a rock album."
— Charli XCX , Celebrity
Key People
Aidan Zamiri is a Scottish filmmaker known for directing music videos and mockumentaries.
Charli XCX is a British pop singer-songwriter known for her innovative music and significant influence in contemporary pop.
Courtney Love is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her role in the band Hole and for her controversial public persona.
John Cale is a Welsh musician and founding member of the legendary band The Velvet Underground.
Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States and the first female vice president.
Madonna is a seven-time Grammy winner and pop star releasing a new album.
Marc Jacobs is an American fashion designer known for his influential work in the fashion industry.
Martin Scorsese is an acclaimed American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his contributions to cinema.
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The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.
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