Culture chat: Chappell Roan, Brat and pop girl summer
Jul 12, 2024
auto_awesome
Music writer Arwa Haider and US media correspondent Anna Nicolaou chat about the rise of 'Pop Girl Summer', discussing artists like Chappell Roan and Charli XCX. They explore how female singers are dominating the music scene with rebellious and body-positive themes. The conversation also touches on the evolution of pop stars in the digital age and the influence of artists like Taylor Swift.
Pop Girl Summer celebrates femininity and rebellion in music through artists like Chappell Roan and Charli XCX.
Current pop girl scene embodies authenticity and self-expression, transcending gender boundaries for diverse fan engagement.
Deep dives
Exploring Pop Girl Summer Trends
Pop Girl Summer has emerged as a music trend celebrating femininity, rebellion, and body positivity. Artists like Chappel Rhone and Charli XCX embody this spirit through their music, offering an exhilarating and carefree vibe that resonates with diverse audiences.
Rising Stars: Chappel Rhone and Charli XCX
Chappel Rhone's journey from YouTube discovery to mainstream recognition reflects a gradual rise in popularity, while Charli XCX's blend of independence and pop sensibilities has garnered a dedicated fan base. Their music captures a sense of irreverence and fun, marking a shift in the music industry.
Cultural Impact of Pop Girls
The current prominence of women singers reveals a shift towards embracing traditional pop virtues like femininity and frivolity as strengths. This era of pop girl summer transcends gender boundaries, offering a space for diverse expressions and fan engagement. The trend signifies a celebration of authenticity and self-expression in music.
Today, we’re talking about the “femininomenon” that is pop girl summer. This season's music scene has been dominated by unfiltered female sensations, including Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter. How did these artists become so popular? How does this scene compare with that of the pop girls of the early 2000s? And what is a ‘brat’ summer? Lilah is joined by music writer Arwa Haider and US media correspondent Anna Nicolaou to chat through it.
-------
Want to take our survey for a chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones? Here’s the link, and here are the terms and conditions.
– You can listen to our curation of pop girl summer hits in this Spotify playlist, or by searching “Pop Girl Summer 2024: Life and Art”. You can thank our producer Lulu Smyth
Special FT subscription offers for Life and Art podcast listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial, are here: http://ft.com/lifeandart