Charli XCX

Against a pink background, a graphic of Miley Cyrus swings on a wrecking ball from her iconic music video while Beyonce sings into a microphone in a black leotard.

Then vs. Now: Have 2014 Artists Withstood the Test of Time?

Exploring the longevity of artists and their albums from 2014 to 2024.…

December 27, 2023

Record Labels’ New Fixation on TikTok Is Prompting Backlash From Artists

To the dismay of some musicians, recording companies are increasingly demanding that they regularly post on the platform to boost sales.…

June 24, 2022

A picture of Charli XCX she posted on her instagram.

How (and Why) Charli XCX Embraced the Commercial Machine

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The British pop pioneer has always been on the outside looking in when it comes to the music industry, but on 'CRASH,' she tries her hand at something more traditional.…

June 23, 2022

‘1000 Gecs and the Tree of Clues’ Embodies the Hyperpop Aesthetic

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

100 gecs' latest release is a remix album that features artists like Charlie XCX, Fall Out Boy and Kero Kero Bonito.…

July 29, 2020

Photo from Charli XCX's how i'm feeling now photoshoot

Charli XCX Fails To Break New Ground on ‘How I’m Feeling Now’

Emma T., UC Berkeley

With her new album, many listeners had hoped the artist would create music that cemented her genius. Instead, fans were left underwhelmed.…

June 15, 2020

Korean rapper Zico and another person in article about foreign music artists

9 Foreign Artists You Should Add to Your Playlist

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

With so many unique music options out there, it can be a life changing experience to add some international love to your playlist.…

February 15, 2020

‘Charli’ Retreads Old Ground

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Charli XCX's new album displays her trademark style, but is a bit derivative of her older work.…

September 19, 2019

Make Room for Tommy Genesis, the Next Iconic Female Rapper

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

Move over men, Tommy Genesis is here to reclaim the female body.…

August 26, 2019

BTS’s New Track, ‘Dream Glow (Feat. Charli XCX),’ Is a Masterful Promotional Single

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

The song is a perfect introduction to the band's mobile game and its focus on following your dreams.…

June 19, 2019

Inside the Rise of Charli XCX, Pop Music’s Most Subversive Star

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

From pop purgatory to sold-out stadiums, the English superstar has created a musical niche that has fans obsessed.…

November 28, 2018

Charli XCX’s ‘Pop 2’ Is Her Finest Release Yet

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

'Pop 2' is Charli’s most challenging release to date, pushing the genre's boundaries and disputing commonly held truths about real pop.…

January 10, 2018

The Top 10 Most Anticipated Albums to Look Forward to in 2018

Maya Halabi, UTSA

These albums in 2018 are bringing some new music to shake up your playlists, and hopefully they'll be even better than the previous year.…

December 21, 2017

The 9 Top Pop Hits of 2017

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

From Charli to Carly and Dua to Lorde, here are 2017’s best pop hits.…

December 21, 2017

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