Charli XCX and The 1975's Matty Healy have a close relationship since the pop star got engaged to his bandmate George Daniel. The band was recently confirmed as a special guest on Charli's brat remix album,

Charli XCX has defended The 1975 frontman Matty Healy after he kissed his bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage in Malaysia, where same-sex relationships are illegal

Charli XCX knows this firsthand from her relationship with Matty Healy, who she says is like family to her now by way of The 1975. Speaking to Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe ahead of the release of her Brat remix album,

Charli XCX thinks of Matty Healy as a brother, and as anyone with siblings can tell you, that means their relationship is filled with love and, at times, frustration. Healy’s band, The 1975, is set to appear on the Brat remix album,

Charli XCX has come to the defence of The 1975's Matty Healy after he sparked controversy by kissing bassist Ross MacDonald at Malaysia's Good Vibes music festival last year - with Charli declaring "great art is divisive".