Charli XCX finds perfect tracks for life's ultimate playlist - whether you're going through a break up, or pulling up to the party, Charli and friends have the best song ever.
Edgar Wright
Charli is joined by British film director and self proclaimed music nerd, Edgar Wright to talk about the best songs ever.
5/30/2022 • 29 minutes, 32 seconds
Caroline Polachek
Charli is joined by popstar Caroline Polachek to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss songwriting, nonsense lyrics and spill the tea on secretly living together in LA.
5/23/2022 • 32 minutes, 35 seconds
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Charli's joined by Chicken Shop fan and dating guru Amelia Dimoldenberg to chat dating (obvs), Aitch, ruining Louis Theroux's life and more.
5/16/2022 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
Maya Hawke
Actor, singer and child of Hollywood royalty Maya Hawke joins Charli to chat why being dead makes you cool, spontaneous parties and of course, the best songs ever.
5/9/2022 • 35 minutes, 47 seconds
Rostam Batmanglij
Rostam Batmanglij joins Charli to talk his best songs ever for the back of a cab, from childhood and for the happiest time in his life.
5/2/2022 • 32 minutes, 53 seconds
Olly Alexander
Pop prince and acting sensation Olly Alexander joins Charli XCX to chat Bafta gossip, feeling nostalgic and why the (romantic) sequels are always the best.
4/25/2022 • 33 minutes, 41 seconds
Fatboy Slim
Living legend Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim on the best song by him, the best song to play at a party and a funeral song SO important, it's actually written into his will...
4/18/2022 • 32 minutes, 25 seconds
Jade Thirwall
Pop icon Jade Thirwall joins Charli XCX to talk UK vs US Girlbands, the best ever song by Little Mix, and why THAT corset Perry wore is actually iconic, thank you!
4/11/2022 • 31 minutes, 22 seconds
Kim Petras
Kim Petras on the best song to shake your coconuts to, the happiest time of her life and a beautiful conversation about the late, very great icon, Sophie.
4/4/2022 • 31 minutes, 13 seconds
Joy Crookes
Joy Crookes and Charli XCX on proudly owning your own identity, stanning over Kate Nash and songs for selling yoghurt...
3/28/2022 • 37 minutes, 11 seconds
Grimmy
Charli XCX is joined by Grimmy to chat songs for designing spaces, Grace Jones being iconic at Wimbledon and Brooke Candy being a dad's favourite...
3/22/2022 • 33 minutes
Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers (and her pug) join Charli XCX to chat smashing up your guitar, the best way to troll on twitter and saying NO to hearing people's demos...
3/15/2022 • 38 minutes, 4 seconds
Rachel Sennot
Comedian and actor Rachel Sennot joins Charli to talk about living in the moment, partying with Pete Davidson and why wedding songs are actually perfect for funerals.
3/7/2022 • 35 minutes, 26 seconds
Shygirl
Shygirl joins Charli XCX for a deep and meaningful chat about changing the face of the modelling industry, how anyone can have B.D.E., Elizabeth Taylor and more...
2/28/2022 • 35 minutes, 42 seconds
Max Minghella
Actor Max Minghella talks (a lot of) Taylor Swift, Meek Mill vs So Solid Crew and has an actual near death experience while talking about funeral songs...
2/21/2022 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
A.G. Cook
It's the turn of producer, musician, record label head and all round very busy man A.G Cook who chooses what may be Charli's favourite funeral song of the series...
2/14/2022 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
Rina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama and Charli on why all movie fight scenes should be soundtracked by girlbands, eating crisps on a night out and Shania twain being the queen of key changes...
2/7/2022 • 34 minutes, 54 seconds
Dasha Nekrasova
Dasha Nekrasova swaps Red Scare for Best Song Ever as she joins Charli XCX to talk about the best songs to cry to, party to, and why Oasis are better than The Beatles...
1/31/2022 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
Troye Sivan
In our first episode of Series 2, besties Troye Sivan and Charli XCX talk songs fit for the Met Gala, Britney chills-inducing debut and just what "Bloom" really means.
1/24/2022 • 35 minutes
Rita Ora
Charli is joined by long-time friend and pop royalty, Rita Ora. They talk getting lost at Glastonbury, living life to the fullest and of course, the best songs ever.
12/27/2021 • 29 minutes, 44 seconds
Mad Dog Jones
In this episode Charli is joined by visual artist Mad Dog Jones. They talk about his love for Tokyo, duets and (try to) get to the bottom of just what an NFT actually is...
12/20/2021 • 28 minutes, 57 seconds
Gracie Abrams
This week, Charli is joined by Gracie Abrams for a deep and emotional chat featuring some Lil Nas X praise, a joint fascination with funerals and some music that opens the soul...
12/13/2021 • 32 minutes, 34 seconds
Lukas Gage
Charli XCX is joined by the actor Lukas Gage; star of Euphoria, White Lotus and more to discuss his choices for the best songs ever...
12/6/2021 • 32 minutes, 36 seconds
Jordan Firstman
Charli is joined by writer, comedian and internet sensation Jordan Firstman. The pair discuss Jordan's viral impressions, life as a gay man and why bowling is the worst sport ever.
11/29/2021 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
Tove Lo
Charli is joined by her friend, musician Tove Lo. Tove selects her best songs ever and the pair discuss partying together, stanning Sweden and how to actually pronounce Tove’s name
11/22/2021 • 38 minutes, 56 seconds
Jack Antonoff
Super producer Jack Antonoff aka Bleachers joins Charli to chat Best Songs Ever. Jack discusses growing up in New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen and how he envisions Charli’s funeral.
11/15/2021 • 27 minutes, 14 seconds
King Princess
Charli sits down with artist King Princess to talk about the best songs ever. They discuss making music, nude waxworks at funerals and why King Princess is the gay Madonna.
11/8/2021 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds
Tommy Dorfman
Charli is joined by actress and model Tommy Dorfman. Charli quizzes Tommy on the best songs ever and the pair discuss film, fashion and falling in love.
11/1/2021 • 44 minutes, 16 seconds
Dev Hynes
Charli is joined by artist and superstar producer Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange, to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss having two funerals, crying at football games and Dev’s iconic early days with his Nu-Rave-Metal band, Test Icicles.
10/25/2021 • 27 minutes, 53 seconds
Caroline Polachek
Charli is joined by popstar Caroline Polachek to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss songwriting, nonsense lyrics and spill the tea on secretly living together in LA.
10/18/2021 • 32 minutes, 12 seconds
Bowen Yang
Charli is joined by writer, comedian and star of Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang to discuss the best songs ever. The pair discuss wardrobe malfunctions, ugly crying, and the misunderstood life and times of the iceberg that sank the titanic.
10/11/2021 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds
Barbie Ferreira
Charli is joined by model, actress and star of the hit TV show Euphoria to discuss the best songs ever. They chat about being cool on the internet, lapdancing and Barbie's back up career as Lana Del Rey's publicist.
10/4/2021 • 33 minutes, 15 seconds
Edgar Wright
Charli is joined by British film director and self proclaimed music nerd, Edgar Wright to talk about the best songs ever. The pair discuss Edgar's work as a director and the lead role music plays in his films Baby Driver, Shaun of The Dead and Last Night In Soho.
9/27/2021 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Benito Skinner
Charli invites one of her dearest friends Benito Skinner to share his best songs ever. The pair discuss cheap wigs, moshing at funerals and the best song ever to play when you're posturing as a straight guy.
9/20/2021 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds
beabadoobee
Charli is joined by one of her favourite current artists, beabadoobee to chat best songs ever. The pair discuss their shared love for Daniel Johnston, awkward photoshoots and the controversial life and times of the Crazy Frog.
9/13/2021 • 31 minutes, 33 seconds
Ziwe
In her effort to create life's ultimate playlist, Charli calls upon writer, comedian and satirical pop star Ziwe to discuss the best songs ever. In this episode Charli and Ziwe discuss falling in love with yourself, being late to your own funeral and the geographical inaccuracies of London Bridge by Fergie.
9/6/2021 • 25 minutes, 24 seconds
Mark Ronson
Charli enlists the help of superstar DJ and award winning producer Mark Ronson in her search for the best songs ever.
In this episode Charli and Mark discuss wedding discos, autotune fails and the humiliation of being asked to leave the club when you're the DJ.
8/30/2021 • 31 minutes, 39 seconds
Addison Rae
Charli chats to her friend, TikTok sensation Addison Rae to discover the best songs ever to cry in the shower to, play at your funeral and drop at the peak of a party.
They also discuss regrettable emo haircuts, sad boys on dating apps and embracing your weirdness on TikTok. Don’t forget, you can listen to Charli’s music mix right after this episode only on BBC Sounds.
Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever is a Radio 1 podcast produced by Novel for BBC Sounds.
8/23/2021 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
Christine and the Queens
Welcome to the first ever episode of Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever.
Charli chats to her friend, pop icon Christine and the Queens to discover the best song ever to walk through Paris in the rain to, fall in love to, to cry in the shower to; and, er, to keep when the water runs (we’ll explain).
They also get into their collaborations, how they create music and whether Christine is actually a medieval time traveller. Don’t forget, you can listen to Charli’s music mix right after this episode only on BBC Sounds.
Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever is a Radio 1 podcast produced by Novel for BBC Sounds.
8/16/2021 • 36 minutes, 37 seconds
Welcome to Charli XCX’s Best Song Ever
Going through a break up, or pulling up to the party, Charli’s got the perfect track