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"I drink and I smoke and I use Auto-Tune": But what's the music theory behind Charli XCX's Brat?

With Brat summer in full swing, we put Charli XCX's world-shakingly popular album under the musical microscope

MusicRadar

"The harmony and production work together to suggest a person struggling to hold it together emotionally": A music professor breaks down Charli XCX's Brat

With Brat summer in full swing, we put Charli XCX's world-shakingly popular album under the musical microscope

MusicRadar

‘Let’s get this done, hotties’: Megan Thee Stallion performs at Kamala Harris rally

Rapper is just the latest celebrity to endorse Harris for president

The Independent UK

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What is a 'brat summer', why is your teen saying it and who is Charli XCX?

If you've heard your teen mention having a 'brat summer,' you'll probably want to know what they're talking about - and there's quite a lot to unpick about this viral phrase.

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Giants Minor League Affiliate to Salute Charli XCX With 'Brat Night'

The Sacramento River Cats only threw this party for you, for you.

Sports Illustrated

I'm a Gen Z and I fear we've all forgotten how to talk properly

From using slang in work emails to subtweeting in real-life arguments, Gen Z are quickly forgetting how to communicate if not via shorthand. We need to re-find our words, says Maddy Mussen

Evening Standard

Brat Summer, Hot Girl Summer, the Summer of Love – the summer trends throughout history

As some are pronouncing Charli XCX’s Brat Summer dead, we take a look at the cultural trends that have taken over summers throughout history. Emma Loffhagen reports

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Sadiq Khan mocked for Charli XCX-inspired 'Brat summer' pro-Ulez post

‘Ulez is working’ message gets mixed response online

Evening Standard

Kamala Harris makes history as whirlwind week upends US election

Joe Biden’s decision to step aside, a slew of endorsements and a record fundraising haul – vice-president hits the ground running as Democrats’ new standard-bearer

The Guardian - US

OPINION - Brat summer: after Kamala Harris and the Lib Dems got involved... it's officially over

With all due respect, the moment Kamala Harris co-opted the brat aesthetic for her presidential campaign, brat summer was over. For those who have been living under a rock, Brat is popstar Charli XCX’s latest album, which came out last month and made the internet go crazy. Since then, the…

Evening Standard

Charli xcx: from slow burn pop star to ‘brat’ US election influencer

The British musician’s new album is everywhere but it took her 15 years to go from Myspace to the White House

The Guardian - UK

Kamala Harris still needs to define herself – but she is the ultimate anti-Trump candidate

Fate has swung wildly in her favour, with everything from the Democrat establishment to memes on her side. Will we finally see a Madam President, asks Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

The Jorts Trend Revival Doesn't Have to Be Controversial

Baggy denim shorts are winning over celebrities—and at least one editor.

Marie Claire

Kamala's Fabricated Gen Z Appeal

Plus: French arson, Sinaloa cartel update, and more...

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Alex Thompson: Why Did Biden Drop Out?

Axios reporter Alex Thompson discusses Joe Biden's exit and the rise of Kamala Harris on Just Asking Questions.

The Conversation

What the Democrats can learn from 1968’s chaotic – and ultimately unsuccessful – presidential campaign

The assassination attempt of a divisive figure, a foreign war threatening to take centre stage, the incumbent president withdrawing his candidacy and endorsing the vice-president: the 2024 US presidential race is starting to take on an eerie resemblance to that of 1968.

MusicRadar

“Really great surprise to be part of the 12 Mercury albums of the year, something I never expected”: Beth Gibbons, Corinne Bailey Rae, Last Dinner Party all nominated for the Mercury Prize

The Mercury Prize nominations are announced

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What is ‘brat summer’ and why the Charli XCX meme has taken over, explained

What is this "brat summer" and what does it have to do with Kamala Harris? We'll explain.

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Two Scottish artists shortlisted for Mercury Prize Album of the Year award

TWO Scottish artists have been shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize Album of the Year award ...

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris memes are all over the internet. Will tweets and TikToks turn into votes?

Charli xcx declared the VP brat and the KHive is rejuvenated – can gen Z’s enthusiasm make a difference in November?

Wallpaper

The Mercury Prize nominees for 2024 have been revealed

Charli XCX, The Last Dinner Party and Beth Gibbons are amongst this year's nominees

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize: Beth Gibbons in female-dominated shortlist almost 30 years after Portishead win

The winner from the 12-strong shortlist will be announced later this year

The Independent UK

Mercury Prize 2024: Brat Summer continues as Charli XCX among shortlisted artists

Pop star receives her second nomination alongside artists including The Last Dinner Party, singer Cat Burns, rapper Ghetts and producer Nia Archives

The Guardian - UK

Mercury prize 2024: Charli xcx, the Last Dinner Party and Beth Gibbons among nominees

The British music industry’s award for outstanding albums features eight debuts, from the likes of Nia Archives and Barry Can’t Swim, as the prize fails to find a sponsor

Fortune

Kamala Harris is wooing the cynical Gen Z vote with memes

Candidates have, in the past, tried to access Gen Z voters with memes – often to no avail.

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