Charli XCX’s Brat Era isn’t just a phase—it’s a chaotic, sparkly fever dream, and we’re all trapped in it with glitter on our faces. This era is the uninvited party guest who shows up with three bottles of rosé and stays until Tuesday. And honestly? We’re here for every second of it.
Just last week, Charli dropped the remix album of the millennium: Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat—because branding consistency is for quitters. It’s a neon explosion of features from Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan. Basically, this album is a musical Avengers crossover, minus the capes but definitely with more eyeliner and platform shoes. And if you thought that was the end of the saga, ha! Sweet summer child, buckle up.
Plot Twist: Kesha Enters the Chat
Over the weekend, Charli hit fans with yet another surprise—because in Brat world, the chaos just keeps escalating. She teased a remix of her beloved banger “Spring Breakers,” and this time, Kesha is on board. That’s right, the queen of glitter, keytars, and casually brushing her teeth with Jack Daniels is hopping onto the track. Expect vibes that feel like a Coachella afterparty got loose on a Wednesday afternoon.
The Announcement: Pure Brat Madness
Now, Charli doesn’t do ordinary announcements. Oh no. Forget Instagram drops—she’s out here doing guerrilla marketing like a pop-star Banksy. A fan account on X (which, for those out of the loop, is just Twitter in its awkward midlife crisis) shared a video of a random truck cruising through the city with a flashing sign about the remix. Yes, a truck. Not a billboard, not a press release—a truck, because why not?
Fans stared at this rogue remix-mobile like it was the Bat-Signal for pop fans, knowing that something huge was coming Monday. Some even theorized this was a modern-day Trojan Horse, but instead of ancient soldiers, it was filled with glitter bombs and USB drives loaded with Charli tracks.
Billboards and Flexes
This isn’t Charli’s first rodeo with over-the-top announcements, either. For her remix album, she rented out custom billboards in every featured artist’s hometown. Imagine driving through your sleepy hometown and suddenly seeing your face next to Charli XCX’s on a billboard, with no warning. That’s a flex. That’s Charli’s entire vibe. It’s chaotic, a bit absurd, and totally on-brand.
At this point, we don’t even know what’s coming next—helicopter deliveries of vinyls? Surprise dance parties in grocery stores? Charli XCX is holding the chaos dial and she’s cranked it past maximum. Whatever happens on Monday when the remix drops, one thing is for sure: The Brat Era is not just alive—it’s doing donuts in the parking lot, wearing sunglasses at night, and making sure nobody leaves the party sober.
And honestly? We love that for us.
Kesha. Spring breakers. Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/WvXQidrKy6
— xcxshake (@xcxshake) October 13, 2024
