Charli XCX - Valentine

I wrote a little bit about Charli XCX previously, and I have been waiting for something new from the young singer since. Today was my lucky day. Charli released a new song this morning entitled, 'Valentine' ... because it's Valentine's Day, obviously. For a free download (this was a 'Valentine's Day Only' offer), 'Valentine' is surprisingly brilliant and makes me very excited to hear her debut album, set to be released later this year. If you, like myself, don't have an other-half to enjoy Valentine's Day with, then we can enjoy some free music instead. It's better than having a boy/girlfriend anyway. (It is not). Have a listen to 'Valentine' below.

Charli XCX

While the phrase 'goth-pop' (no, wait, come back!) may not have you trembling with excitement, Charli XCX is definitely someone to take note of. When she started to make waves in 2009, with songs like 'Art Bitch', I admittedly had my reservations about how much staying power she had. At the time it felt like the record label she was with were trying to emulate the success of artists like Lily Allen and Kate Nash by forcing a then 15-year-old Charli into the twee-pop mould.

However, 2011 was a completely different story. Charli XCX returned in the early summer with the monstrous hit 'Stay Away', recalling the sound of Shakespeare's Sister. 'Stay Away' sounds fresh and bursting with ideas, demonstrating how Charli has far outgrown her peers and treads her own path. 'Stay Away' was followed up by 'Nuclear Seasons' which cemented her intentions to make a mark on the world. Her debut album is expected to drop later this year and promises to be a very inventive and unique piece of work. You can listen to 'Stay Away' and 'Nuclear Seasons' below.

'Stay Away'



'Nuclear Seasons'