You’re as stubborn and ambitious as any other Earth sign, but sometimes superficial markers of success can feel small to you. Your "career feels so small, in the existential scheme of it all." You’re chasing a smiling-on-your-death-bed sense of satisfaction from your life pursuits; external assurances of your value simply can’t sate your craving for meaning. Around the halfway mark, this song starts sounding like the absolutely sublime backing track of, like, Level 17 in some ’90s video game — which is the pinnacle of musical achievement as far as I’m concerned. It’s something to play on repeat at the gym, if you’re into working out, or blast at the club if you’re more into gyrating under strobe lights.
Obsessed with Britney Spears and the Spice Girls, she showed musical talent early, learned to play guitar and keyboards and began posting songs she’d written onto MySpace as a teen. She even recorded an album entirely by herself, "14" (her age at the time), which was privately pressed but is easy to find on the internet. The framework of your personality is an unshakable, near-godlike aura of self-assurance, which is internally fueled by a sense of overwhelming, largely imagined insecurity. Pity is the cruelest consolation anyone could offer a Virgo, and appropriately for a sign full of neurotic perfectionists, this track is a masterpiece. Obviously, I’ve been bumping the album (and circulating memes) nonstop, but what has deeply embedded itself in the crevices of my brain is the "brat green" color.
"You’re just like that girl who is a little messy and likes to party and maybe says some dumb things sometimes. But kind of like, parties through it, is very honest, very blunt. Though summer has officially ended, the "brat" trend is still going strong — at least according to Charli XCX, who wished her fans a happy "Brat autumn" at an album release party at Storm King Art Center on Oct. 10. Since the 32-year-old singer released "Brat" on June 7, the album — and its electric aesthetic — has dominated pop culture at all levels, from underground clubs to mini crossword clues. While "brat summer" is the broader trend, "brat girl summer" focuses on women embodying the "brat" attitude. Kamala Harris, as a female politician, has become an unexpected icon of both.
Music is essentially free to consumers online and streaming royalties are a pittance. Artists make their money from touring and merchandizing, leaving them more vulnerable to fans’ whims than in years past, when a well-placed AR rep could lobby all-powerful record labels for a big marketing push and prominent radio placements. Fans often see supporting their faves as a game of winners and losers, turning fandom into something akin to fantasy football. And the biggest winners—the Taylor Swifts and Beyoncés of the world—command coalitions that rival any president’s. Like politicians, they depend on public approval to maintain power.Charli told the BBC's Sidetracked podcast that brat is a concept that represents a person who might have "a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter and a strappy white top with no bra". Residencies, fellowships, grants, open calls, and jobs from NXTHVN, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers. The shade of green was selected on the basis of whichever variation drew the most averse reaction from her team, and the blurry text is meant to connote a carelessness in not even bothering to get a high-res file. Her decision didn’t go over well with everybody, though, and she got quite a bit of pushback from her team and her friends. Your account was created and you’re signed in.Please visit My Account to verify and manage your account.
From thousands of TikToks featuring dances to the song Apple to Kamala Harris "bratifying" her X (formerly Twitter) campaign banner, Charli XCX’s sixth studio album Brat (stylized brat) has gained a huge following. The album’s popularity led to the adoption of the viral phrase "brat summer", rivaling 2023’s "Barbie summer" and 2022’s "hot girl summer". Kamala Harris's team rebranded her social media as "KamalaHQ", mirroring pop star aesthetics. They used platforms like TikTok to connect with younger voters, fully embracing the "brat summer" vibe. Our brat generator can help you create similar bold, statement images.
