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Feb 2, 2026 Charli XCX, English singer-songwriter known for genre-bending pop and the 2024 album Brat, chats about making her mockumentary film The Moment. She talks synesthesia and how colors shape her production. Stories span early raves, songwriting for others, sudden hits, and daring to suck as a creative rule.
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Making A Mockumentary Tour Film
- Charli XCX described making The Moment as a satirical mockumentary about her arena tour with A24 producing.
- She co-created the concept and filmed a scripted movie with heavy improv and a fast five-week shoot.
Parents At Early Raves
- Charli recalled performing at illegal raves as a teen with her parents attending and once being offered MDMA which her mom misheard as "MDF."
- Her dad joked about fitting it in the car, producing a funny family memory.
Sound As Color Guides Production
- Charli XCX explained synesthesia connects sound to color and guides her production choices by asking for a specific color feeling.
- Producers translate those color cues into sound design that she recognizes instantly.