Charli XCX’s Glastonbury Set Sparks Controversy
Charli XCX meets the "Boomer" and criticizes her use of Autotune during the Glastonbury set on Saturday evening. The British superstar started her rough set at the British music festival with a burning sensation, playing hits like "365" and "von Dutch" as well as old school favorites, including "Party 4 U" and "I love it".
A High-Energy Performance
She had the entire festival appeared in two as Charli on the other stage and came into conflict with the headliner Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts in the late evening. The singer’s performance was marked by her signature energy and enthusiasm, with her interacting with the crowd and putting on a show that will be remembered.
Criticism and Backlash
However, not everyone was impressed with Charli XCX’s performance. On Sunday, she posted on social media about the comments that her performance was lacking due to the use of autotune. "This Boomer-vibe comments really enjoy the performance of Glastonbury. It is super fascinating for me," she wrote. She continued, "Like the idea that singing with a deliberate autotune makes them fraud or that you don’t suddenly have a traditional band, it means that you are not allowed to be a ‘real artist’ like the most boring take ever."
Charli XCX’s Response to Critics
The singer explained that she enjoyed the discourse surrounding her performance. "[In my opinion] The best art is split and confrontative and often develops into really interesting culture, instead of being in order, as in order and somehow unforgettable," she said. She also thanked the British outlet, The Guardian, for giving her set a five-star review.
Highlights from the Set
The highlights from the set included Gracie Abrams, who joined Charli on stage as her "Apple" girl. "I love you so much, Gracie," Charli said as the US singer kissed her on the cheek. At the end of the performance, Charli sipped and sprayed white wine on stage in the rain, and the signage on both sides of the stage thanked the fans for their continuous support. "I think all of them have proven to me that Brat was forever," one of the signs read, "I don’t know who I am when it is over."
