June 27, 2026

John Cale: on working with Charli xcx

John Cale said some nice things on working with Charli xcx in an interview with Rolling Stone:

Energy and vivacity mixed with a real knowledge of music, far different from her own. An awareness of cultural shifts on the precipice — how to harness it all whilst not losing her own identity. She’s smart, fun, a bit of a whirlwind, and always curious. Yeah, it’s her laser-focused desire to absorb all that life offers — and try it on for size!

Her sense of discovery in music and film, it’s got no boundaries. And I believe it’s what a lot of people are waiting for around the next curve. Her generosity to my particular history and my current work makes me blush. What happened in the past is just that, past — she’s interested in acknowledging what came before, but pushing into Charli World!

The full interview is behind a pay-wall, but the Australian edition has the whole thing for free.

» charlixcx.com
» john-cale.com
» John Cale - Helping out (guest appearances)

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