Charli xcx Drops 'Music, Fashion, Film' Tracklist with Cronenberg
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- Charli xcx revealed the tracklist for her seventh studio album "Music, Fashion, Film," a self-described 11-track, 30-minute-5-second project releasing July 24.
- David Cronenberg appears as the album's sole guest on closing track "No One Lasts Forever" (5:42), marking a crossover between the pop star and the acclaimed horror filmmaker.
- The album includes previously released singles "Rock Music," "SS26," and "Wink Wink," each unveiled with music videos over the past month.
- Charli xcx announced listening sessions at independent theaters across North America, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand for July 9-11, just ahead of release.
- The surprise-announced album cover, posted to Instagram June 1, is a black-and-white photo of John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese — one figure representing each word of the title.
- Charli xcx will launch a 12-date North American arena tour September 11 in Philadelphia, with two-night stops at Brooklyn's Barclays Center and Los Angeles' Kia Forum.
Why it matters: With 30-minute total runtime and just one feature credit, the project showcases Charli xcx's tightest, most focused body of work in years, while pairing a pop release with arthouse credibility by booking Cronenberg — a move that could broaden her reach beyond her Brat-era fanbase ahead of a 12-date arena run.
