Los Angeles based indie rock band Nasty Cherry were given a seal of approval by Charli XCX. In fact, it was the British star who first hinted at them. After months of mysterious Instagram posts, it’s now finally clear who Nasty Cherry are: a female quartet, consisting of model Gabriella Bechtel (vocals), Chloe Chaidez of the band Kitten (guitar), Georgia Somary (bass), and Deborah Knox-Hewson plays the drums, just like she does in Charli XCX’s band.

The past few months, Charli helped her protégés create their debut EP. She co-wrote some songs and helped produce videos and visuals for the group in a sort of executive producer-type capacity. She already indicated that if fans were craving more of her True Romance-era music, that Nasty Cherry would certainly satisfy that itch.

Indeed, the band’s first single Win clearly has an XCX stamp on it. The song is as ear-catching as its artwork is eye-catching. A great introduction!

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.