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On June 7, Charli XCX dropped her sixth studio album, "BRAT." This hyperpop genre, based off 2000s rave music, gained popularity in social media, where it coined the phrase "brat summer."

Charli XCX redefines summer hits while doing a ‘360’ on the word brat

By Autumn Valdes, Contributing Writer September 2, 2024
On June 7, Charli XCX dropped her new album “BRAT,” which arguably set the tone for the summer. Music in general is compelling and can influence moods, society and perspectives, which is exactly what “BRAT” did.
Will hyperpop die like disco?

Will hyperpop die like disco?

By Eva Salzman, Assistant Life & Culture editor March 8, 2021
With hyperpop’s rocket to popularity and place in culture being so similar to that of disco’s, can we predict its potential plummet?
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