BONUS: Charli XCX and The Future of Music (with Dani Deahl)

Published: Sept. 22, 2019, 8 a.m.

b'The pace of new music releases these days is dizzying. Sometimes it\\u2019s like watching someone do a magic trick--we *swear* those songs weren\\u2019t there a second ago! But then, there they are, popping up in batches right out of thin air. Of course, behind each individual release sits months of decision-making by the artist: who to collaborate with and when, how to structure the musical product of that collaboration, what to call it, how to release it, when, and on what platform. The list is long, and each of those choices has a big impact on how we hear the song.\\nThe Verge\\u2019s Dani Deahl recently sat down with reigning Princess of Pop, Charli XCX, to discuss how she approaches those decisions, and how that approach is bucking long-established norms in popular music. In this special bonus episode of Switched on Pop, Dani rings up Charlie (not XCX) to recap that conversation and put Charli (XCX)\\u2019s artistry in context. Via Dani, we learn that for Charli collaboration is more than just an artistic choice; and release strategy is much more than a major label playbook. There\\u2019s a total freedom in the way Charli releases music, and we love it. Huge thanks to Dani for bringing us this peek into her world.\\nSongs discussed:Charli XCX - Boom ClapCharli XCX, Christine and the Queens - GoneCharli XCX ft. Lizzo - Blame It On Your LoveLizzo - Truth HurtsCatch the rest of Dani\\u2019s conversation with both Charli/es in the newest episode of\\xa0The Verge\\u2019s \\u2018Future of Music\\u2019 video series,\\nWe are conducting an audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more than five minutes, and it really helps out the show. Please take our survey here: https://voxmedia.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewVXHPZIsQNlxCR?Source=note\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'