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The Life, Style and Music of Charli XCX
Cultural Agenda Setter and Brat Icon
Series: Pop Icons
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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...
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See moreA 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.
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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, The Life, Style and Music of Charli XCX 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 Sivane and Billie Eilish. It also explores 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 Charli XCX gig, this book is the next best thing.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529446937
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Greenfinch
Illustration: work to include approx. 70 colour photos
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 400g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Charlotte Gunn is a music and culture writer and editor with 20 years experience. Formerly the Editor of NME, Charlotte went on to launch The Forty-Five - a music publication with a focus on championing female and non-binary artists. As a journalist, Charlotte has interviewed the likes of Madonna, Iggy Pop, Phoebe Bridgers and Chappell Roan. Her writing has been published in NME, Rolling Stone, Wallpaper*, The Face and Consequence of Sound and she has reported from music and culture events across the globe. She is currently the Director of Digital Content at Wallpaper* magazine, sits on the judging panel for the annual BRIT Awards and is a regular critic on Times and BBC Radio.
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