Music,Documentary
United States of America
Charli XCX: Alone Together is a documentary film that captures the making of Charli XCX's 2020 album 'how i'm feeling now.' The film follows XCX's creative process during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, where she utilizes technology and social media to collaborate with producers, songwriters, and fans around the world.
The documentary begins with XCX announcing the album's release date, which is just five weeks away. The film then showcases XCX's daily routine, where she wakes up, eats breakfast, and then hops on video calls with her collaborators, including producers A.G. Cook and BJ Burton.
XCX shares her thoughts and feelings about the album, wanting to create a project that reflects the current situation of the world. She also talks about her struggles with isolation and depression during the pandemic lockdown, making the album her outlet to channel her emotions.
The film also features interviews with XCX's team, discussing the challenges of creating an album in such a short amount of time and how the pandemic made it even more complicated. The team discusses the equipment and technology they had to use to ensure the album's quality, with much of it being done remotely.
Throughout the documentary, XCX also interacts with her fans on social media, sharing snippets of the songs and asking for their feedback. She also hosts a virtual release party, which brings together fans from all over the world to celebrate the album's release.
Charli XCX: Alone Together takes viewers on a journey of how technology and social media brought people together creatively, even during a time of physical distance and isolation. It shows the resilience and creativity of artists and fans during the pandemic, making the album an ode to the struggle and strength of the human spirit.
