Charli XCX – Vroom Vroom EP

Review

For this electrifying experience, wait until the neon signs start buzzing to life around 10 PM, when the city's pulse quickens and artificial lights paint everything in electric hues. Let the synthetic glow wash over you as Charli XCX's "Vroom Vroom EP" revs its engine through your speakers. This four-track journey, born from her collaboration with the boundary-pushing SOPHIE, transforms pop music into something deliciously unrecognizable. The title track launches with synth engines that purr and roar, while Charli's bratty vocals announce a complete departure from anything resembling restraint.

"Paradise" glides into more celestial territory with Hannah Diamond's crystalline harmonies floating over stripped-down beats, proving the EP's range extends beyond pure chaos. "Trophy" crashes through with percussive intensity and razor-sharp wit, while "Secret (Shh)" delivers hooks so infectious they practically embed themselves in your brain. This collection doesn't just push boundaries—it obliterates them entirely, creating a blueprint for the hyperpop explosion that would follow. Years later, these tracks still feel like transmissions from pop's future, where authenticity takes a backseat to pure, unadulterated sonic adventure. - Aurora

Artist Bio

Charli XCX is a pop artist and songwriter from Cambridge, England, who started releasing music in the late 2000s and broke through with features on hits like “I Love It” (with Icona Pop) and “Fancy” (with Iggy Azalea). She’s known for her innovative take on pop, often blending hyperpop, electro-pop, and indie influences across albums like Charli and BRAT. Charli has collaborated with artists such as SOPHIE, Troye Sivan, and Caroline Polachek, and she’s been nominated for several awards. Her music is often compared to artists like Robyn, Kim Petras, and Rina Sawayama, and she’s recognized for pushing the boundaries of what pop can sound like.