Charli XCX admits lying about new album, discusses Brat aftermath and Love Island escape

During an open conversation with Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1 at the Maida Vale Studios, Charli XCX confessed to having misled the public in a prior interview regarding her music endeavors. She disclosed that her album 'Music, Fashion, Film' was actually completed before that discussion. Released in July, this album follows her chart-topping single 'Brat', which not only became a cultural sensation but was also featured in Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign, prompting the Collins English Dictionary to revise its definition of 'Brat'. Publicist Josh Moss, known for working with artists like Maisie Peters and Bruno Mars, explained that artists often keep their projects under wraps to build anticipation. Media trainer Maria Veronese remarked that Charli's playful dishonesty fits her 'Brat' image and is anticipated by her audience. Charli described the difficult process of creating the album cover, which showcases a black-and-white image of John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese, calling it an 'absolute nightmare' yet a 'once in a lifetime moment'. She noted that the sound of 'Music, Fashion, Film' intentionally contrasts with 'Brat'. Although she finds it hard to disconnect from her life post-'Brat', she enjoys it and wouldn’t change a thing, except when watching Love Island. The performance was recorded at Maida Vale Studios and can be accessed on BBC iPlayer.