Charlotte Aitchison, better known the world over as Charli XCX , doesn’t seem to be hiding much. In fact, I’m not sure she knows how. Sure, she tends to change the subject a lot. About a month ahead of the release of her long-in-the-works debut full-length, True Romance , we spoke on the nature of “true romance,” a slight political kerfuffle with one of her videos, and who she hopes to inspire. An excitable 20-year-old about to accomplish one of her life’s goals (putting out that album) deserves some kind of license to meander across [...]
by PETER TABAKIS Like any overachiever, Charlotte Aitchison remains unsatisfied with her current success. It’s not enough that she’s created some very good, if not exceptional, pop songs. She strives to craft what she calls “luscious and beautiful and cinematic” music. And though she’s been getting plenty of positive attention since 2011, she longs for stardom. Aitchison has toiled to reach both goals – artistic recognition and big-time celebrity – for four years now. She first made the rounds singing for small crowds at East London raves, after being discovered as a [...]
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by MATT CONOVER This interview you're about to read took place on the Thursday before South by Southwest, as Charlotte Aitchison took a break from packing for a month of shows, beginning in Austin. "I'm trying to figure out my life, basically," said Charli XCX. "It's kind of a mess right now, but it's all good." Despite the pre-tour chaos, she talked enthusiastically about her music, so much so that I often had to slow down my tape as I transcribed this interview to understand what exactly she had said. The consequences of her [...]
by MATT CONOVER, GENEVIEVE OLIVER + LUIS TOVAR This spring is especially packed with exciting releases – just this month we were treated with great new albums from pop culture juggernauts ( David Bowie and Justin Timberlake ) and singular, buzzy newcomers ( Youth Lagoon and Rhye ) alike – and it doesn't seem like it's about to let up. There's literally a dizzying amount of new music coming out over the next couple [...]
We're teaming up with our friends Yours Truly again this year to kick off SXSW '13 on Wednesday, March 13 , at the Hype Hotel . Free / no badge required , just RSVP HERE . Starring: DISCLOSURE (london) SHLOHMO (los angeles) CHARLI XCX (london) ANTWON (san jose) FEAR OF MEN (brighton) [...]
It may be hard to believe, but the start of South by Southwest 2013 is a mere 9 weeks away! We'll be bringing you special features here on TGTF all the way until and through the week of the music portion of SXSW on the 12th to the 17th of March 2013, so keep it here for some great stuff your way. Please note: all information we bring you is to the best of our knowledge when it posts and bands scheduled to appear may be subject to change. [...]
SXSW has announced another wave of bands for this year's 2013 festival. The Austin music festival returns March 12-17 for its 27th year and will again be preceded by the Interactive and Film portions of the festival. The new round of announced bands includes bands such as Radkey, Matt Pryor, Charli XCX, Wavves, The Airborne Toxic Event and more. See the full list below. You can see the first wave of announced bands-which includes acts such as Alt-J, Atlas Genius, Driver Friendly, Guards and Turbo Fruits- here . [...]
Charli XCX (feat. Brooke Candy) – “Cloud Aura” If the whole of pop culture was a person, ate a 15-foot long Pixy stick, and tossed its cookies, this would be the glorious mess left on the floor. Flying Lotus - "Tiny Tortures" Not only do we approve of Lotus' implied meditation of the relationship of man and machine, but Elijah Wood finally looks badass with a robot arm. Hot Chip – “Don’t Deny Your Heart” If soccer matches really went [...]
You're probably heard the first release from Charli XCX's Super Ultra Mixtape, the Brooke Candy -featuring "Cloud Aura," and you can now sample the whole thing for free. Candy's not the only star Charli recruited here: she sings over beats from Baths , How to Dress Well , Art of Noise , and more. Like Charli's best work, it's emotional and personal, but still poppy and danceable. Check it out. CHARLI XCX - SUPER ULTRA MIXTAPE // DOWNLOAD [...]
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” -Willy Wonka Charli XCX – “So Far Away” This is what happens when young avant garde filmmakers can't shake off their Disney itch. Crystal Castles – “Plague” I'm pretty sure Andrzej Zulawski's 1981 French film, The Possession , is scary. But, it's so much more unnerving when Alice Glass is screaming over it. Dum Dum Girls – “Lord Knows” Witches, dude. Grizzly Bear [...]
This week saw no shortage of free music, thanks in part to Top Dawg Entertainment, who have been showing love to fans by offerring up free tracks al week. Sit back, recover from your weekend, and download these 10 free songs. Click “next” or hit shift + right to listen to/download the tracks...
Surfacing back in June, a stream of The Internets remix of Charli XCX's "You're The One" took hold, daggering its way through blogs and even rousing itself on Pitchfork, FADER and the likes! Now comes the Australian premier of the skittish music video featuring a new verse from Odd Futures Mike G. With aesthetics akin to early MIA or Santigold vids it manages to compound more attitude visually also adding a more menacing dont-fuck-with-me verse from Charli XCX (swoon). Replay, replay, replay. You can grab the single on [...]
"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." -Willy Wonka Aesop Rock – “ZZZ Top” Aesop Rock and one kick ass Asian woman play baseball with some throwing knives in this clip. Eat your heart out Quentin Tarantino. Charli XCX – “You’re the One” Goth-pop goddess Charli XCX enlists the help of an army of tiny lookalikes in her latest video. Let's all hope this isn't part of some weird gothic spinoff of Toddlers & Tiaras . Cultfever [...]
I've been raving about the new EP from Charli XCX for the past few weeks, just can't get enough of You're The One or Nuclear Seasons. Can't decide which one I love more! The official video for You're The One just premiered, and Charli says it's the 'perfect representation of me as an artist.' Make sure to check out the free Heartbreaks and Earthquakes mix tape, and her V Magazine cover which also features Grimes [...]
The Internet has made it so much easier to discover new genres and artists beyond the confines of your town, region or country. With the all powerful world wide web as your travelling companion, it's not hard to voyage to New Zealand to check out their raucous rock or pop over to Paris to see what Pete Doherty is up to , but it's still easy to miss who's bubbling abroad. The big trends, however, are harder to miss: the indie pop coming out of Sweden, the classic music influences showing up in Iceland, or the recent [...]
This week on Tracking ––a weekly series in which we discuss our favorite songs of the year (you can check out the official list as the year progresses )––you can listen to additions from Frank Ocean, Fiona Apple, Peaking Lights, Charli XCX and The Tallest Man on Earth . Continue reading: Tracking 20122s Best Songs #14 Read more articles like " Tracking 20122s Best Songs #14 " on Pretty Much Amazing . Tags: [...]
Taken from Charli XCX's latest mixtape ' Heartbreaks and Earthquakes '. This isn't the only good track in the mixtape, it's free to download now so go have a listen . Also here's a track from her latest EP 'You're The One'. Turn up Blood Orange 's remix loud and chill. Charli XCX - So Far Away (Paul White Cover) Charli XCX - You're the One (Blood Orange Remix)
Charli XCX just released the You're The One EP, and follows suit with a free mix tape Heartbreaks and Earthquakes . The set is divided into five 'sections' and features Charli covering some of our favorite artists including Blood Orange and Blood Diamonds , amongst a dark and synth electronic backing. I've been playing out the new EP and i'm in love with Nuclear Seasons . TRACK LISTING Beyond the Black Rainbow [...]
Charli XCX takes on Drake , Jai Paul , Odd Future , Blood Orange and Blood Diamonds on her new mixtape, Heartbreaks and Earthquakes . Earlier today we featured XCX's excellent new single "You're the One." Continue reading: Download: Charli XCX - Heartbreaks and Earthquakes (Mixtape) Read more articles like " Download: Charli XCX - Heartbreaks and Earthquakes (Mixtape) " on Pretty Much Amazing . Tags: Charli [...]
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