Charli XCX Announces July 24 Album Music, Fashion, Film — SkimNews
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- Charli XCX announced her new album Music, Fashion, Film will drop on July 24, featuring a cover photo of John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese shot by Aidan Zamiri.
- Charli XCX confirmed the album will include the previously released singles “Rock Music” and “SS26,” both with prominent guitar, and the title derives from a lyric in “SS26.”
- Charli XCX told Vogue in April she is shifting away from dance‑leaning sounds, a change echoed by producer A.G. Cook who said the new direction reflects a broader 2026 feeling of overload.
- Charli XCX has expanded into acting this year, starring in the A24 mockumentary The Moment, the horror remake Faces of Death, the comedy Erupcja, and co‑starring in the erotic thriller I Want Your Sex releasing July 31.
- Pitchfork reported the album announcement, confirming the July 24 release date and the inclusion of the two singles.
Why it matters: Charli XCX and her label will generate fresh streaming and sales revenue from the July 24 drop, while her rock‑infused pop pivot broadens her artistic identity beyond dance‑floor hits.
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