During her performances at Coachella, Charli encouraged fans to keep the fire of Brat Summer burning and hinted at a revival with possible successors to the throne; name drops included singer-songwriter Ethel Cain and even film director David Cronenberg. Although we’re still unsure about what the future of Brat may hold, one thing is for certain: we don’t want it to be over. Here are 7 artists to help you recreate or reminisce about Brat Summer in 2025.
A. G. Cook
What better artist to soundtrack Brat Summer 2.0 than the mastermind behind Brat himself, English music producer A.G. Cook? In addition to working as an executive producer on four Charli xcx albums to date, Cook has also been releasing studio albums of his own since 2020, which are full of the signature bubbly beats, lush synths, and droning bass tones that we love on Brat and how i’m feeling now. Cook offers a comprehensive world of pure, pop party girl fun, from tracks like “Lucifer,” with deliciously layered melodies, to “Show Me What,” featuring vocal chops so clean you might check to see if your headphones are working.
Sky Ferreira
Sky Ferreira made her debut with Charli xcx in 2019 with the single “Cross You Out,” but she’s always been a pop star in her own right; atmospheric yet catchy ballads like “Everything Is Embarrassing” made waves when it was released in the mid-2010s. With intimate lyrics and vivid storytelling, Ferreira’s music plays more into Brat‘s vulnerable side—the side that might have you admitting insecurities or contemplating the uncertainties of the future, all while keeping the cool of an unabashed it girl.
Babymorocco
If you’re looking to relive the 365 party girl lifestyle, Babymorocco is just the up-and-coming artist for you. Trashy, hedonistic, and chic, the British-Moroccan producer’s style is sure to evoke hard nights at the club, strobing lights, and dense crowds of sweaty bodies. Tracks like “Really Hot” exude pure sex and physicality, while “i wish you would make it easy” create a cinematic image of long, hazy nights. All in all, Babymorocco is the perfect accompaniment to the kind of around-the-clock partying Brat inspires. You might even meet him in the bathroom.
The Dare
Some might know Harrison Patrick Smith, or The Dare, from his 2024 breakout song “Girls,” a cheeky and provocative track eliciting an era of hedonistic club culture proudly indifferent to self-restraint or stiff political correctness. Others may be familiar with him from his name-drop in “Guess”—Charli xcx mentions the song’s producer by name in the chorus. Either way serves as a representative introduction into Smith’s work, reminiscent of 2000s indie sleaze legends like LCD Soundsystem. Whether you’re bumping to his deadpan, post-punk vocal delivery in “You’re Invited” or the pure electroclash beat in “Perfume,” The Dare is sure to be the brat of the party.
Addison Rae
Social media influencer turned Internet it girl Addison Rae has come a long way since her days doing the renegade dance on TikTok, a shift that was made crystal clear with her “Von dutch” feature on Brat‘s deluxe edition. Her new online persona balances insecurity and vulnerability (see the lyrics of her latest single, “Headphones On”) with confidence, sensuality, and being unapologetically yourself (see the music videos for “High Fashion” and “Diet Pepsi”)—both of which are pillars of the brat ethos.
SOPHIE
When Charli xcx says she wants to “dance with Sophie,” she is referring to none other than electronic music pioneer SOPHIE, who died tragically in 2021. SOPHIE was not only a close collaborator and friend of Charli’s, but also an icon in the realm of electronic music; her sound was unique and inventive, and she paved the way for artists across the electronic, avant-garde, and pop music spheres—a world in which Charli xcx, amongst others, have undoubtedly flourished. If “Club classics” was your introduction to SOPHIE, there’s no better place to start than her debut album, Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides. Vulnerable yet melodic tracks like “It’s Okay To Cry” and the danceable fan favorite “Immaterial” are sure to fuel your brat summer spark.
Shygirl
You might already be familiar with Shygirl from her Brat debut—her remix of “365” on the deluxe edition of the album comprises industrial synths, hard-hitting bass, and a fast-paced, high-energy, rave-like feel. A rapper, producer, and DJ, Shygirl has worked with everyone from Björk to PinkPantheress, and has established herself as a key figure in the world of experimental club-driven pop music. Whether it’s through the catchy yet sensual vocals of “Shlut” or the soft, melodic dance beats of “Heaven,” a night with Shygirl is one you’ll never forget.
