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Sabrina Carpenter is part of the new wave of pop artists captivating the internet.
Charli XCX’s album, Brat, delves into the complexities of womanhood with vulnerable lyrics and existential questions, resonating with millennials and Gen Z. Brat, as described by Charli XCX, is a girl who parties through breakdowns, unapologetically honest and a bit volatile. This new wave of pop artists, including Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, are raw and candid, offering a refreshing perspective on life.
Charli XCX explores the transition into thirties in Brat, with hits like Von Dutch and high-energy anthems like 360 and 365. The album also touches on topics like motherhood, reflecting relatable existential questions for millennial women.
Chappell Roan, a queer pop icon, has built a strong Gen Z following with her unashamedly queer music. Themes of rejection, freedom, acceptance, and self-discovery are universal, resonating with audiences beyond her own experiences.
Sabrina Carpenter excels in fun and cheeky pop music, adding humor to Taylor Swift’s confessional style. Her self-indulgence and unapologetic embrace of attention make her music totally brat.
These artists offer an escape from the pressures of adulthood, embracing silliness and authenticity in their music. This cultural shift towards more complex, messy music is a response to the overly sentimental trends in music of recent years. The dated feminist slogans in mainstream music no longer resonate with the younger generations, who seek smart and forthright pop songs.
While this phenomenon may seem new, women have been crafting humorous and tragi-comic stories in music for years. Artists like Madonna and Lady Gaga paved the way, with modern artists like Lorde and Billie Eilish continuing the trend of challenging traditional pop music norms. The music industry is finally taking these female artists seriously, recognizing the power and authenticity in their work.