The Life, Style and Music of Charli XCX - The Life, Style and Music of a Brat Icon

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 and lifelong Charli XCX superfan Charlotte Gunn, this book 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 , from 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 CharliXCX gig, this book is the next best thing.

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.

Product details

• Authors: Charlotte Gunn
• Publisher: Quercus Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 11.09.2025
• EAN: 9781529446937
• ISBN: 978-1-5294-4693-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Pop Icons
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Monographs; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Biographies, autobiographies; Popular Culture, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, ART / Popular Culture, Autobiography: arts & entertainment, Gift books, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Autobiography: arts and entertainment