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Charli XCX hails The Velvet Underground's 1967 album 'the apex of fine art'

Charli XCX spoke of how influential The Velvet Underground were during her Hitmaker of The Year acceptance speech.

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From pop girls to the growth of podcasts, here are 5 interesting things Spotify's 2024 listening report tells us

In the wake of Spotify Wrapped 2024, the music streamer has unveiled its 2024 listening trends. These are 5 of this year's most fascinating insights.

TechRadar

Spotify Wrapped reveals top artists' favourites (and which ones love themselves perhaps a little too much)

Sharing your Wrapped playlist is increasingly the way to show your great taste… And perhaps reveal a little too much

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Sabrina Carpenter’s pop hit Espresso crowned biggest song of 2024 by BBC Radio 1

The UK had 54 acts in the top 100, compared with 43 from the US.

Evening Standard

AP's top albums of 2024: Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Mk.gee and more

Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman has chosen 10 of the best albums of 2024

The Independent UK

“God, I hate that album so much. I haven’t listened to it for a decade, at least”: Charli XCX might want to forget the mixtape she released when she was 14, but it’s not nearly as bad as she remembers

“Some of those songs are terrible, but I think there was a style there, a direction, that a few people caught on to,” she says

MusicRadar

Azealia Banks 'to sue' Matty Healy after he threatened to 'slap' her in heated online exchange

Healy has both apologised and vowed to ‘stick to music’ following the social media spat

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The year's most creative album artwork

While the album cover may be less visible than it was in the age of the music megastore, it's still a vital part of the creative process. Here are our pick 2024's most inspired record sleeves.

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Charli XCX reveals she has painful 'nerve damage' from Brat Tour

Charli XCX has revealed she has caused a lot of "physical damage" to her body from performing live.

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Charli XCX reveals she has nerve damage from performing live after Brat tour

The pop star finished the international leg of her Brat Tour on December 2

The Independent UK

Pete Davidson reveals surprising SNL salary: ‘I think I got dinner’ with first paycheck

The 31-year-old comedian appeared on ‘Saturday Night Live’ for eight seasons

The Independent UK

Charli XCX focused on marketing behind hit record ‘Brat’ before its music

Opening up about her sales approach to the viral release, Charli XCX has admitted she focused on the marketing behind her hit record ‘Brat’ before its music.

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Spotify Wrapped 2024: the London Standard team react to their year in music

As the world collectively rummages through its listening stats, here are the London Standard team’s first reactions to their 2024 Spotify Wrapped

Evening Standard

Matty Healy apologises after threatening to ‘slap’ Azealia Banks over Charli xcx dig

Musicians exchanged verbal blows in vicious social media spat

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Matty Healy apologises after threatening to 'slap' Azealia Banks in heated exchange

The 1975 frontman got into a heated spat on X with the rapper and singer

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Here’s Why Matty Healy & Azealia Banks Came At Each Other’s Neck Over Charli xcx

Matty Healy has gotten into an online tussle with Azealia Banks on X after the singer commented on Charli xcx's appearance.

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Camila Cabello Calls Out ‘Unfavourable’ Charli xcx Comparisons In New Interview

“I don’t want to sound like I’m a bitter sailor.”

The Guardian - UK

Do you have ‘brain rot’ from endless social media? Try our quiz

As the Oxford word of the year for 2024 is announced, here are 12 questions to determine if you an overconsumer of mind-numbing online content

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Bringing Brat to life: we meet the designers behind Charli XCX's victory-lap tour

An exclusive interview with Cour Design's Jonny Kingsbury, the stage and lighting designer behind Charli XCX's new Brat tour

The Guardian - UK

Charli xcx review – a glorious, one-woman triumph

The Brat star commands the stage alone in a joyful arena show that feels more like a warehouse rave

Evening Standard

Charli XCX at the O2 review: Is this the best show of the year?

5/5 A Brat-focused performance with intensely creative staging and guest performances from Robyn and Caroline Polachek

MusicRadar

“Its sounds, and the producers responsible for them, have inspired many big developments in mainstream music”: Exploding the vibrant components of hyperpop

This particular genre has certainly surpassed its DIY beginnings to influence a surprising number of top artists.

Evening Standard

How to get tickets as Charli XCX announces 'Brat Summer 2.0' show at Manchester Parklife festival

Confidence Man, DJ Heartstring, and Salute presents True Vision all on bill with more names to follow

Evening Standard

Charli XCX Brat 2024 Tour at the O2: What time is she on and what's the setlist?

Don’t just Guess – here’s a 360 view of all your questions about the London leg of the Brat Tour answered

The Guardian - UK

Charli xcx review – feral masterclass in pop presence heralds Brat winter

The star brings hedonistic energy to this arena show, reviving the rush of her 2024-dominating sixth album with sweaty, stage-licking abandon

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