Bratology: the study of charli xcx's brat summer | stan culture, kamala harris, & indie sleaze

As the leaves turn brown and the fall equinox approaches, we reminisce on the infamous brat summer that spawned from Charli xcx’s 6th studio album, BRAT. We determine if BRAT has a place in the alleged “Indie Sleaze” revival, condemn toxic stan culture’s war on artistry, and applaud Charli’s panache for marketing. Will a U.S. presidential campaign and cultural phenomenon give BRAT the push that gets Charli back to the Grammys? Could a remix album lead us to a brat autumn? Join us in exploration of this lime green-colored, club-infused era.Links:Spotify PlaylistCharli xcx, “BRAT” (Google)TikTok CollectionFind us:⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠Watch ⁠this episode⁠ on YouTubeTimestamps:Intro 00:00Indie sleaze 01:03Album cover & toxic stan culture 09:41Vibes & themes 17:09Marketing 21:51360 music video 25:29Charli & the mainstream 28:19Kamala 30:21Brat summer to brat autumn 33:47Qs 40:46 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityvertigo.substack.com