As the mythology goes, Charli XCX began her career at just 14 years old, performing at East London raves on the strength of songs she released on MySpace. On Saturday night at a sold-out Anthem, she returned to her roots and served as master of ceremonies and house mother for a pop-rave extravaganza.
The singer-songwriter, who turned 30 a few days ago, has seen her career take its fair share of twists and turns over the past decade. Across albums and mixtapes, she has worked to evolve and expand the sound of modern pop through icy, synthy balladry, hip-hop-inflected bangers and the extreme, avant-hyperpop style that she helped crystallize.
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