This interview you’re about to read took place on the Thursday before South by Southwest, as Charlotte Aitchison took a break from packing for a month of shows, beginning in Austin. “I’m trying to figure out my life, basically,” said Charli XCX. “It’s kind of a mess right now, but it’s all good.” Despite the pre-tour chaos, she talked enthusiastically about her music, so much so that I often had to slow down my tape as I transcribed this interview to understand what exactly she had said. The consequences of her upcoming album, sampling Gold Panda, the influence of visuals on...