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Sky Ferreira Accuses Charli XCX of Using Old Songs
5 Apr
Summary
- Ferreira claims Charli XCX used her unreleased demo tracks.
- The dispute involves songs from Charli XCX's 'Wuthering Heights' album.
- Ferreira states she has dated proof of her song ownership.
Sky Ferreira has strongly implied that several tracks on Charli XCX's "Wuthering Heights" album incorporate her previously unreleased demo material. Ferreira's cryptic social media comments suggest that songs, including "Eyes of the World" and parts of "Chains of Love," were derived from her 2018 demo "Ancient Idols." Further allegations point to "Altars" being based on a 2015 demo.
While not directly accusing Charli XCX of theft, Ferreira stated that an "industry insider" was "close but wrong" about the extent of her involvement, hinting it was "definitely more than an intro." She asserts having dated proof of everything, though she finds it "not worth the trouble" to pursue legal action, attributing the situation to the music industry's tendency to muddy creative ownership.
The connection appears to involve producer Justin Raisen, a frequent collaborator of Ferreira's, who also worked on Charli XCX's album. It is speculated that music Ferreira created with Raisen, which she reportedly could not release due to label issues with Capitol Records, may have ended up on Charli XCX's project. Ferreira previously detailed her decade-long struggle with Capitol Records.
Charli XCX has previously expressed deep admiration for Ferreira, calling her "one of a kind." As of April 5, 2026, Charli XCX has not publicly responded to Ferreira's claims. This ongoing dispute, playing out on social media, remains unresolved.
