Griff Puts a Dreamy Spin on Charli XCX’s ‘Apple’

Griff, the British singer-songwriter known for opening acts for Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and soon Sabrina Carpenter, has delivered her own take on Charli XCX’s “Apple,” a standout track from Charli’s album “Brat.” Griff shared her dream-pop cover while speaking to Triple J’s Like a Version, expressing her admiration for Charli XCX’s work.

Griff commented, “I just think that what Charli’s done with this album and with Brat has been so inspiring.” She continued to praise the cultural impact of Charli’s work, emphasizing her appreciation as a fellow female pop artist. “I’m a big fan of it. I think pop can be so saturated with the usual, same-old lyrics but when you listen to ‘Apple’ you’re a bit like ‘hang on a second’, and then you listen to it again and you realize there’s more layers to it,” Griff added.

According to Griff, Charli XCX has a distinctive artistry that sets her apart in today’s music landscape. “I just think [Charli] knows how to be an artist. She doesn’t seem like she cares about what people think really in a sense that she just does what she wants to do. There’s such a style and a uniqueness to Charli’s writing and attitude that I love.”

Rolling Stone recently highlighted Griff, along with Rachel Chinouriri and Raye, profiling them as part of the new wave of British women of color who are redefining pop music. Griff, whose background is Jamaican-Chinese and British, shared insights into her journey with Rolling Stone. “I always saw myself and my career as being more of a songwriter,” she said. “I don’t know if it was a conscious thing, but I didn’t ever see myself as someone that would be sellable or desirable in this space, because it’s just nothing I’ve ever seen.”

Growing up in a predominantly white, middle-class English suburb, Griff’s home was enriched by her parents who fostered children from various backgrounds. “I’ve just existed in many different pockets of culture, and I think that maybe I ran to music to give me confidence in the midst of me trying to understand where I fit in the world,” she revealed.

Reflecting on her formative years, Griff said, “I knew that when I would sit at the piano and write songs, I felt at peace, and I felt good. I think often I didn’t quite know if I felt that in other social contexts.”

Source: Rolling Stone, Triple J