Charli xcx’s ‘BRAT’ Lands At #1 On UK Album Chart

IN A MOVE that only Charli xcx could pull off, her latest project, Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat, has stormed to the top of the UK charts. A fresh twist on her June hit album BRAT, this release reimagines fan favorites with avant-flair, collaborating with legends like Julian Casablancas, Bon Iver, and The 1975.

And her domination doesn’t stop there—Charli’s got three singles lighting up the UK Top 20, with the electrifying “Sympathy is a Knife” at No. 7.

Charli XCX

BRAT and its new companion album have critics buzzing, securing the top spots on Metacritic’s “Best of 2024” list. Reverered as “a masterpiece” by The Guardian and praised by NME as “a triumph in club music curatorship,” Charli’s influence has become a seismic force that has resonated across fashion, art, and sound.

Charli XCX – BRAT REMIX

To celebrate, Charli took over the iconic Storm King Arts Center in New York with an immersive 30×30 ft sonic sculpture, a physical manifestation of BRAT in all its bold, neon-green glory. Fans flocked to experience this striking fusion of music and art, as Charli led an intimate listening session, sharing stories and sounds behind each track.

But Charli’s influence goes beyond music. Fresh off a hit single from the Barbie soundtrack, she’s now scoring films for A24, while starring in projects by indie directors Daniel Goldhaber and Greg Araki, and lending her sound to Benito Skinner’s series Overcompensating on Prime Video. With her co-headlining U.S. tour alongside Troye Sivan in full swing, she’ll soon return to the UK for sold-out arena shows, before headlining Australia’s Laneway Festival in early 2025.

Charli XCX

Over the past decade, Charli XCX has redefined what it means to be a pop star. She has transcended the boundaries of underground and mainstream music as her bold and unfiltered creativity has left a profound mark on pop culture. And with her visionary take on art, fashion, and music, she’s not just shaping the industry—she’s leading it into a thrilling, untamed future.

Charli XCX is taking her sonic energy to massive stages with her co-headlining arena tour alongside Troye Sivan. Titled Charli xcx & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat, the tour has already entranced fans across the U.S,  with its next stops in major cities like San Diego and Seattle. After wrapping up in the U.S, she is set to bring the experience to her biggest-ever UK shows this November and December, where sold-out crowds will impatientiently await an unforgettable, high-octane experience.

by Alia Campos