Charli XCX is wrapping up an epic Brat summer and revving up for her highly anticipated Sweat tour this fall! On Labor Day Monday, she bid a dramatic farewell to Summer 2024, a season that was unmistakably defined by her iconic chartreuse-colored pop album, Brat.
"Goodbye forever brat summer," Charli declared on X, signaling the end of a music era that left an undeniable mark on the charts and pop culture.
When Brat dropped on June 7, it wasn’t just an album; it was a cultural phenomenon. Rolling Stone even went as far as to say, “the world had finally caught up” with Charli. And it’s no wonder. Tracks like "Von Dutch" and "360" had listeners everywhere singing along to lines like, “I’m everywhere, I’m so Julia.” The album quickly became the soundtrack of the summer, influencing everything from fashion to social media trends.
Charli wasn’t done yet. She kept the momentum going with a series of high-profile remixes, including a collaboration with Lorde on the “Girl, So Confusing” remix and Billie Eilish’s take on “Guess.” The album also saw an expanded version titled Brat and It’s the Same but There’s Three More Songs So It’s Not, which gave fans even more content to enjoy. And let’s not forget the viral TikTok dance challenge set to her track “Apple,” which had everyone busting a move and spreading Charli’s music far and wide.
But Brat wasn’t just a summer soundtrack; it also made waves in the political arena. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign embraced Charli’s chartreuse aesthetic, changing their X header to match the album's vibrant look after Harris was announced as a nominee. Charli even tweeted, “Kamala IS brat,” highlighting her album's influence beyond the music industry.
In an interview with New York Magazine, Charli expressed her enthusiasm for the political crossover. “To be on the right side of democracy, the right side of women’s rights is hugely important to me,” she said. “I’m happy to help prevent democracy from failing forever.” Her music, it seems, was not only shaping culture but also supporting significant causes.
As the Brat summer draws to a close, the tunes of the album will continue to resonate, and Charli is gearing up for her next big venture: the Sweat tour. Just after her farewell post, Charli sent out a Community text to her fans, dropping a link to tickets for her upcoming tour. “U ready?” she teased, clearly excited for what’s to come.
Kicking off on September 14, Charli and Troye Sivan will hit the road together, bringing their electrifying performances to major cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Nashville. This fall tour is set to be a continuation of the high-energy vibe that defined the summer, promising fans a memorable experience with their favorite pop stars.
So, while Brat summer might be over, the music and the excitement are far from finished. Get ready to catch Charli XCX and Troye Sivan live, and keep dancing to those unforgettable summer anthems!
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