UPDATE with statement from Charli xcx’s team:
“Charli has made seven albums, four mixtapes and one EP, and has written countless songs for other artists throughout her career. She began as a songwriter with ‘I Love It,’ and her work has been recorded by and pitched to multiple artists. She has her own personal history with publishing and production negotiations and because of this, she always shares credits fairly and appropriately, and values her collaborators tremendously.
“Ahead of the Wuthering Heights album release, a standard review process was conducted on a small number of tracks from the album, including fragments of material originating from earlier sessions. This process involved managers, legal representatives, artists and producers, and included a thorough review of archival materials and demo recordings.
“All relevant parties were consulted throughout, and the album was played in full in advance of release to everyone. Songwriting credits and splits were determined and agreed collectively in writing, with reference to documented timelines and contributions.
“All credits were finalized and formally approved by the appropriate parties prior to the album’s release.”
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Sky Ferreira has publicly pushed back against circulating claims about her involvement in the Wuthering Heights soundtrack, while also fuelling speculation that her creative contributions may have gone uncredited. The controversy began after an alleged “industry insider” claimed that Ferreira had written or contributed to songs associated with Charli xcx, particularly those tied to a Wuthering Heights–related project. According to the viral messages, specific tracks – such as “lol eyes of the world,” “chains of love intro,” and “alters” – were either derived from Ferreira’s earlier work or directly linked to demos she created as far back as 2015.
However, Ferreira quickly dismissed these claims in public comments, calling the insider information “close but wrong.” While she avoided confirming the exact details, she did not fully deny that there was some connection or overlap. Instead, she suggested that the situation was more complicated, stating that there had been “more than an intro” involved and that the issue spanned multiple pieces of work and timelines. This ambiguous response has led fans to speculate that Ferreira may have contributed creatively in ways that were never formally acknowledged.
In a longer, more emotional statement, Ferreira expressed frustration over how the narrative has unfolded. She emphasized that she had no control over the situation and was not allowed to speak openly about it at the time. According to her, the past decade of her career has been marked by similar experiences – being “dragged & humiliated” while important details remained hidden. She also criticized how public perception can be manipulated, suggesting that the truth is often overshadowed by more sensational or convenient narratives.
Rather than directly accusing Charli xcx of theft, Ferreira framed the issue as part of a broader pattern within the music industry. She implied that her work may have been used, adapted, or referenced without proper credit, but stopped short of naming individuals responsible. This careful wording has left room for interpretation: some see it as an indirect accusation, while others view it as a reflection of systemic problems around authorship and recognition.
Ultimately, Ferreira’s statements highlight the murky nature of creative ownership in pop music. While no concrete evidence has surfaced proving that songs were “stolen,” her insistence that the situation is “loaded” and misunderstood suggests there may be unresolved disputes behind the scenes. For now, the controversy remains largely speculative – driven by partial disclosures, fan interpretation, and Ferreira’s own cryptic but pointed remarks.