Charli XCX Drops 'Wink Wink' Video Ahead of July Album
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- Charli XCX released the 'Wink Wink' music video, directed by frequent collaborator Aidan Zamiri and reportedly shot with just an hour's notice, with the pop star declaring she's 'not a bad girl anymore.'
- "Wink Wink" is the third single from Charli's upcoming album 'Music, Fashion, Film,' following the previously released tracks 'Rock Music' and 'SS26.'
- Charli has denied 'Music, Fashion, Film' is a rock album despite drawing collaborators and inspiration beyond the dance floor, including for its cover art.
- "Music, Fashion, Film" drops July 24 via Atlantic Records as Charli's second full-length release of 2026, after the 'Wuthering Heights' soundtrack, and serves as the official follow-up to 'Brat.'
- To support the album, Charli has announced arena tour dates plus headlining sets at Lollapalooza and Outside Lands.
Why it matters: Charli's third pre-release single in quick succession ahead of the July 24 'Music, Fashion, Film' drop points to a tightly choreographed rollout for her second album of 2026. Her explicit denial that the record is rock — even as she pulls collaborators from outside dance — sets up the album to be parsed closely for genre signals.
