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Charli XCX – “Camera”
Charli XCX has released a new song, "Camera," days ahead of her forthcoming album Music, Fashion, Film, the follow-up to her acclaimed record Brat. It arrives alongside previously shared singles "Rock Music," "SS26" and "Wink Wink", plus two B-sides, continuing the rollout for an album already generating significant anticipation among fans and critics.
"Camera" debuted live at a recent Brooklyn show and is accompanied by a music video directed by Aidan Zamiri, featuring French actor Vincent Cassel and leaning into the record's film-inspired themes. Its lyrics carry an introspective, existential tone reminiscent of Brat's "I Might Say Something Stupid." Independent cinemas have also been hosting listening events with visual accompaniment, some featuring surprise appearances by Charli herself, ahead of the album's release on 24 July via Atlantic Records.
In short
- Charli XCX releases new track "Camera" ahead of album launch
- Video directed by Aidan Zamiri stars actor Vincent Cassel
- Album Music, Fashion, Film out 24 July on Atlantic
Explained simply
Charli XCX is a British-American pop musician who released Brat last year, an album that became a major cultural phenomenon, inspiring fashion trends and widespread discussion. Her new album Music, Fashion, Film is the follow-up to Brat and represents her next major release.
"Camera" is one of several songs Charli has released ahead of the album's full launch on 24 July. The track debuted at a live show in Brooklyn and features a music video by director Aidan Zamiri, which includes French actor Vincent Cassel and emphasises the record's cinema-inspired aesthetic. The film-centred approach reflects broader themes running throughout the album.
To build momentum before the album's release, Charli's team has organised listening events at independent cinemas, where the record can be heard alongside custom visual accompaniment. Some of these events have featured surprise appearances by Charli herself, generating interest among her audience.
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