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Charli xcx shares B-side companion tracks for new album
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Charli xcx has released a collection of B-sides to accompany her album 'Music, Fashion, Film', pairing an extra track with each song on the record. The release came shortly after the album's launch, which drew considerable international attention, including a 9/10 review from Clash magazine praising its "unsettling brilliance". The bonus material gives fans further insight into the creative process behind the record and rewards those who followed the rollout closely.
The B-sides are available only as a £4.99 download on iTunes rather than on streaming platforms. Charli xcx explained on Instagram that pairing each single with a "fitting counterpart" from the same sessions felt natural, though she had initially resisted releasing them more widely as it seemed at odds with the songs' spirit. She said she "begrudgingly" made them available on iTunes after fan demand, acknowledging the apparent contradiction while saying she hoped listeners would enjoy the additional material.
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In short
- Charli xcx released B-side companion tracks for 'Music, Fashion, Film'
- Available only as a £4.99 iTunes download, not on streaming
- She said she "begrudgingly" shared them after fan requests
How this story developed
- 4 months ago Further detail emerged on the B-sides' arrival, confirming they remain an iTunes exclusive at £4.99 with one companion track per album song, as Charli xcx reiterated on Instagram that she had initially resisted the wider release before relenting to fan pressure.
- 4 months ago Charli xcx released a companion set of B-side tracks for her album 'Music, Fashion, Film', pairing one extra song with each album track and priced at £4.99 as an iTunes-only download, following the record's warmly received launch, including a 9/10 Clash magazine review.
Explained simply
Charli xcx released the album Music, Fashion, Film to widespread acclaim, with outlets such as Clash magazine giving it a strong review. She has since put out a companion set of B-side tracks, one for each song on the record, offering fans extra material connected to the same recording sessions.
Unlike the main album, these B-sides are only available to buy as a download from iTunes, rather than through streaming services, and cost £4.99. Charli xcx has spoken publicly about her mixed feelings on releasing them this way, saying she initially resisted a wider release but changed her mind after pressure from fans.
The story matters because it touches on wider questions about how musicians release extra material in the streaming era, and the tension some artists feel between commercial demand and creative instinct.
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Originally published by Clash as “Charli xcx Releases ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ B-Sides”.