A bit like Björk who sees each of her album covers as some kind of a tarot card representing the character she's embodying in the record. But I also think it would be ballsy and unexpected not to feature herself at some point. I personally love what she went for with this cover, but I guess the criticism isn't just coming from the fact she's not featured on it.
Simply input your desired text into the Brat Generator, and it will produce an image with the same stylish green background and lowercase 'brat' typography as the album cover. Personalize your Brat album covers by choosing between a bold green or a pristine white background and inputting your custom text. By Monday morning, Ms Harris had seized on Charli's backing - with the account sporting a new lime green photo in the style of the Brat album cover. She told the outlet that she thinks the color green has become "oversaturated" in pop culture and fashion and detailed the bright, neon choice she went with instead. "I wanted to go with an offensive, off-trend shade of green to trigger the idea of something being wrong," she shared.
McInerney, somewhat of an expert on nightclubs—his book is filled with tales of late-night New York crawl—remarked upon entering the crowded club that there did not seem to be a VIP lounge on the premises. In New York, celebrities typically are ushered into private rooms, served free drinks, and photographed by paparazzi, who will place their pictures in the next day’s editions of the dailies. "Some people have no shame about such things," Estevez said when it was suggested that he approach the bouncers and inform them that two movie stars would like to get in. But the rest of the people in line began to notice him and Judd Nelson, and a murmur reached the bouncers. He first made his mark in Taps, then went on to star in the youth-movie classic Risky Business.
Having already seen her twice in 2024, I decided not to buy a ticket. When Lorde and Addison Rae appeared on stage with her and Troye at Madison Square Garden, I was filled with so much envy and regret that I rallied three friends for a trip to Miami to catch the show there. Charli had encouraged us via the album to "go Spring Breakers"—I took that literally. Forget any politician—Charli xcx ran the most effective campaign of 2024. Promotion for Brat was not a traditional album campaign, but one about recognition, prestige, and respect. Two years ago, she might have been remembered primarily as the "Boom Clap" girl; she ended this year hosting Saturday Night Live, shutting down Times Square with a pop-up concert, and a Grammy nomination for Album Of The Year.
Also, don’t forget to tag me in re-creations on Instagram or Facebook with @elavegan #elavegan – I love seeing your recreations. I also often add them to a number of my favorite hearty mid-week meals, including this Vegan Mushroom Risotto, Lentil Stew with mashed potatoes, and alongside this Quinoa Pilaf with vegetables. This recipe is everything that a veggie sausage needs to be in my eyes; hearty, healthy, and packed with flavor!
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From a design perspective, we find the discourse around the album fascinating. While Charli XCX isn’t the first artist to go down the minimal album cover route, it’s interesting to see so many people take the artwork to heart. Fans and detractors alike have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the artwork, often accompanied by humorous commentary or edits. This kind of viral content is priceless in today’s digital landscape, where word-of-mouth and social sharing can make or break a release. Commercially, Brat peaked at number one in the UK, Australia, and Ireland, and reached the top ten in 12 other countries, including the United States, where it marked Charli XCX's highest debut on the Billboard 200 (number three). A deluxe edition, Brat and It's the Same but There's Three More Songs So It's Not, with three additional tracks was released on 10 June 2024.
The suspect used an "improvised incendiary device" to start the fire in Portland, Oregon, ahead of the US election. On Sunday, just hours after Joe Biden announced that he was stepping down from the 2024 presidential race and would be endorsing Harris, the campaign officially filed to alter its name. In other words, Ms Harris is very much appealing to younger voters who now, thanks in part to Charli XCX, see her as the "cool girl" option.
