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On their latest release, Rae Spoon takes Charli XCX’s cult-favourite “Apple” and gives it a brand-new shape: trading synths for pedal steel, glossy beats for country twang. Backed by a band of seasoned Canadian musicians, the cover bridges Rae’s folk and country roots with their knack for reimagining modern pop through a deeply personal lens.
“I wanted to do a country cover of a pop song as part of the process of returning to making country music,” says Spoon. “I spent Brat Summer reconnecting with Berlin and it was really healing after I hadn't been able to travel for many years. I love Charli XCX and I thought that ‘Apple’ was such a strong song that it would be great in any genre. I love making both country and electronic music, so it felt like a great fit.”
LISTEN / SHARE “APPLE” (CHARLI XCX COVER) HERE
BUY / STREAM “APPLE” (CHARLI XCX COVER) HERE
Recorded and produced by Spoon in Montreal, “Apple” features Ky Brooks, Laurie Torres, Evelyn Charlotte Joe (Pink Snail), and Robyn Gray (Ky, Powerdrop). With the new single, Spoon's artistic evolution enters a new phase, challenging conventional country music narratives while reconnecting with the genre's often overlooked queer history, expanding its boundaries through a contemporary queer lens. With “Apple,” Rae Spoon proves again why they are one of Canada’s most innovative and enduring voices: able to take an iconic song and make it entirely their own.
Rae Spoon is one of Canada’s most beloved and adventurous independent musicians, known for experimental musicality while staying rooted in authentic storytelling. With over a dozen albums, multiple award nominations, and a reputation for fearless creativity, Spoon continues to surprise listeners with each new project.