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Charli xcx – ‘Music, Fashion, Film’; Everything You Need To Know
Charli xcx is due to release her new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, at midnight on 24 July. The record follows the international success of ‘BRAT’ and signals a shift away from a solely dance-focused sound, with Charli presenting it as a way of exploring and reshaping her artistic perspective.
The cover, photographed by Aidan Zamiri, features John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese as representatives of music, fashion and film. Singles released so far include ‘Rock Music’, ‘SS26’, ‘Wink Wink’ and ‘Camera’; the 11-track album closes with ‘No One Lasts Forever’, featuring David Cronenberg. Charli will headline Reading and Leeds Festival at the end of August after recently playing London’s Scala.
In short
- Charli xcx releases ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ at midnight on 24 July.
- The 11-track album includes a David Cronenberg feature.
- She will headline Reading and Leeds Festival in August.
Explained simply
Charli xcx is a British pop artist known for her experimental approach to electronic and dance music. Over the past decade, she has built a significant following through innovative production and boundary-pushing work within pop and electronic circles.
Her recent album BRAT achieved major international success, establishing her as a notable contemporary figure in pop culture. Her new album marks a creative shift, incorporating elements from fashion and film alongside music, moving away from the dance-focused aesthetic of her previous work.
The album, titled Music, Fashion, Film, brings together three influential figures from different creative disciplines: musician John Cale, fashion designer Marc Jacobs and filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Through these cross-disciplinary collaborations, she is exploring new ways to shape her artistic perspective.
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