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Charli XCX Reflects on Impact of 'Brat' Summer

6/8/2025

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Charli XCX's album "Brat," launched on June 7, 2024, became the soundtrack of summer, leaving a lasting cultural mark despite modest chart performance. Her savvy collaborations, notably with Billie Eilish, fueled commercial success and Grammy nods. Now, a year later, Charli ponders whether the vibrant "Brat summer" has truly come to an end.

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Story summary

Charli XCX's album "Brat," launched on June 7, 2024, became the soundtrack of summer, leaving a lasting cultural mark despite modest chart performance. Her savvy collaborations, notably with Billie Eilish, fueled commercial success and Grammy nods. Now, a year later, Charli ponders whether the vibrant "Brat summer" has truly come to an end.