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TN:138 Charli XCX, George Daniel & A.G. Cook

Jun 19, 2024

Charli XCX, A.G. Cook, and George Daniel discuss the creation process of their album 'Brat', including inspiration behind tracks like Club Classics and Apple. They share stories of testing songs in Charli's club at home, their approach to collaboration, and what truly defines the 'Brat' sound.

01:32:48

Episode guests

George Daniel

A.G. Cook

Charli XCX

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Quick takeaways

Collaboration with Charlie XCX, AG Cook, and George Daniel emphasized lyrically and musically driven song creation.

Track 'Apple' added depth to album 'Brat' despite initial challenges, showcasing the struggle in deciding its inclusion.

Meticulous attention to detail in 'Apple's' complex middle section enhanced emotional impact, illustrating intensive work put into transforming the track.

Deep dives

Exploring the Creation of Brat

The creation of the album Brat involved a collaboration with Charlie XCX, AG Cook, and George Daniel. The podcast delves into their creative process, emphasizing how the lyrics were both lyrically and musically driven. Song ideas were developed separately with intense lyric focus.

Intro

6min

Exploring the Making of Brat with Charlie XCX, George Daniel & A.G. Cook

2min

Collaborative album creation process starting in Mexico City

2min

The Creation Process of a Dance-Inducing Song

14min

Exploring Sound Choices and Songwriting Process

14min

Analyzing the details and length of a track

2min

Embracing Imperfections in Music Production and Introduction of Muse-i-versal

3min

Exploring the creation process and themes behind the song 'Apple'

2min

Evolution of Songwriting Process and Creative Collaborations

14min

10.

Exploring Vocal Creativity and Sound Design in Music Production

5min

11.

Exploration of the song '365' by Charlie XCX

1min

12.

Creating the Aggressive Club-Centric '365'

19min

13.

Exploring Accessibility in Music Production and Vocal Effects

11min

John is joined by singer, songwriter, and producer Charli XCX, as well as producers A.G. Cook and George Daniel, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Brat’.

Charli XCX first saw success collaborating on Icona Pop's 2012 smash hit ‘I Love It’ and Iggy Azalea's chart-topping single ‘Fancy’. Since releasing her debut album in 2013, she has continued to innovate and energise the music scene, earning a Global Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to pop. More recently, Charli released her sixth album ‘Brat’ working alongside George Daniel and PC Music pioneer A.G. Cook.

Sitting down with Charli, A.G., and George, the three cover a range of topics including the inspiration behind each track. As well as treating us to plane demos and stories of testing tracks in Charli’s club at home, the trio discuss how they approach collaboration, and break down what truly makes something Brat.

Tracks discussed: Club Classics, Apple, 365

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