Charli XCX working with Weezer's Rivers Cuomo on new album, debuts “Breaking Up” at SXSW
13 March 2014, 10:14
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Luke Morgan Britton
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Working with the likes of Icona Pop and Iggy Azalea seemed quite natural for Charli XCX in the past, but now the noir-pop singer has revealed some unlikely collaborations for her next LP.
Speaking to Complex recently, Charli confirmed that both Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo and Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij will feature on her second full-length.
“I know everyone say this about records they make but really, this is the best thing I’ve ever done,” she said of the upcoming effort.
Watch the full interview here. You can also check out Charli performing new track “Breaking Up” at SXSW beneath:
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