Behind the Covers

Charli XCX

1 album cover in our archive

Charli XCX is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 2020s. Released on Atlantic Records, the artwork sits in the pop, electronic tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering minimalist, lime green, typography, meme culture, anti design. Below you'll find the full story behind each Charli XCX cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.

Brat by Charli XCX — album cover art

Brat (2024)

Charli XCX designed her own deliberately ugly lime green cover using Arial font, creating one of 2024's most memed and culturally impactful album designs. The intentionally amateurish aesthetic spawned countless imitations and redefined pop album art.

Label
Atlantic Records
Designer
Charli XCX
Genre
Pop, Electronic
Decade
2020s
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