Charli xcx on BRAT and her life in club culture | RA Exchange: 721

As part of RA’s summer cover with Charli xcx, the pop icon sat down for a live Exchange with RA contributor Chal Ravens. Ahead of BRAT's release in June 2024, Charli (born Charlotte Emma Aitchison) and Chal spoke about the making of the album, her extensive roots in club music, working with the late SOPHIE and more. This RA Exchange was recorded in front of an audience at AVA London. Read our cover story, "Charli xcx Forever" on Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/features/4336 Host: Chal Ravens Production: AVA London Motion Graphics: Dan Derham Track: Charli xcx - Club classics 00:00 - 04:55 'BRAT' and its themes of dance, minimalism, and confrontation. 04:56 - 09:45 Early life experiences with rave culture and pop music. 09:46 - 15:43 Music career and creative processes. 15:44 - 28:15 Songwriting and collaboration. 20:41 - 32:50 Integrity and commercial success. 32:51 - 41:50 Creative dry spells, influence and creative control. 41:52 - 46:12 Music industry's treatment of women 46:13 - 49:06 Audience questions