KATSEYE Sets Sights on Charli XCX Collaboration

Emerging post-modern pop sensation KATSEYE has revealed that their ultimate musical aspiration is to collaborate with British pop innovator Charli XCX. Known for her boundary-defying soundscapes and avant-garde aesthetics, Charli has had a profound influence on the band’s creative vision.

Speaking to People magazine, KATSEYE’s lead vocalist Manon said, “We recently met Charli, and the desire to work with her in the future is electric among all of us. She is undoubtedly a ‘KATSEYE girl.’ Her daring style and innovative energy completely mesmerise us. We cannot predict what the future holds, but even the thought of creating music with her ignites our imagination.”

The relationship between KATSEYE and Charli XCX is not purely aspirational. In late 2025, Charli attended a live KATSEYE performance in Los Angeles, posing for photographs with Manon and fellow band member Adela. Beyond live appearances, Charli contributed as a songwriter to KATSEYE’s breakthrough single, Gabriela, a milestone in the band’s journey towards international recognition.

Released on 20 June 2025 as the second single from KATSEYE’s EP Beautiful Chaos, Gabriela achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim. The track reached number 16 on the Billboard Global 200 and entered the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. It was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

The creation of Gabriela was itself a remarkable process. Though initially written several years earlier, it passed through the hands of multiple artists, including Anita, Rita Ora, and members of Little Mix, before ultimately becoming a signature KATSEYE track.

With KATSEYE’s rapid rise and Charli XCX’s trailblazing record of collaborations, a full-scale partnership between the two is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most anticipated musical events. Fans are eager to see how this collaboration might unfold, especially after witnessing the seamless interplay showcased on Gabriela.

As contemporary pop continues to stretch its boundaries, a potential KATSEYE–Charli XCX collaboration could redefine the global music landscape. Beyond producing groundbreaking songs, it may establish a new benchmark for cross-continental creative experimentation, combining daring artistic innovation with mainstream appeal.