Charli XCX has a permanent spot on most of our Spotify playlists—a spot that was solidified by the release of her latest album,in March. The album—which alternates between openly rebellious and achingly vulnerable, in Charli's unique, pop-infused style—is a testament not only to her talent but also to her commitment to marching to the beat of her own drum.
"They're very into self expression and being true to yourself through your style, jewelry choices, and so on," she said."And expressing myself honestly truly is something that's been really important to me from day one, whether it's via music, style, or just the way I live my life." MC: What advice would you give other women who are trying to be their most authentic selves—especially in a society that often tells us that we're either too much or not enough?: It's really difficult. You really have to feel it yourself.
MC: What has it been like to become that type of pop star that you just mentioned—as in, people want to know what you had for breakfast, but you're just trying to put out music?: For me, I feel like I can play into it when I want to, but it's also very easy to avoid because I don't feel the need to impress or please people. And I don't feel bad about keeping certain elements of my life private because it's my life.