Charli xcx to Stage ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album-Listening Sessions in 25 Cities Across the Globe
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- Charli xcx announced 25-city global listening sessions in independent theaters July 9-11 for her seventh studio album "Music, Fashion, Film," out July 24.
- Sessions span North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, plus Brazil and Japan, hitting cities including New York, LA, London, Tokyo, Mexico City, São Paulo, Sydney, and Berlin.
- The 11-song, 30-minute-5-second album was surprise-revealed June 1 on Instagram with a cover featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese representing the title's music, fashion, and film pillars.
- A 12-date North American arena tour launches Sept. 11 in Philadelphia, with two-night stands at Brooklyn's Barclays Center and LA's Kia Forum.
- Electronic artist Underscores will open all arena tour dates.
Why it matters: Charli xcx is deploying a two-tier rollout — 25 intimate theater sessions July 9-11 precede a 12-date arena run starting Sept. 11 — giving fans early access to the 11-track album while building momentum for fall arena dates where opener Underscores receives equal exposure at major venues.
