Get ready for a sonic showdown, folks! Charli XCX is about to drop a game-changer with 'Music, Fashion, Film', her highly anticipated album due out on July 24th – and she's quashing those rock album rumours once and for all! Despite earlier reports and teasers from the track "Rock Music", which sparked whispers of a heavier sound, Charli is adamant that this new record doesn't fit neatly into one genre box. And we love her for it!
Speaking with Rolling Stone, the fearless pop star threw shade at those who've been trying to pin a label on her new project. "Obviously, I know there's been loads of chat about me making a rock album, which is something I never said," she said with a wink. "But honestly? Genre is so last season. It's like, 'rock' this way, 'pop' that way – it's too binary for my taste." Charli and her collaborators A.G. Cook and Finn Keane are all about pushing boundaries and blending styles, creating something entirely new and refreshing.
And what about those lyrics from "Rock Music" that got everyone buzzing? The one where she declares "the dancefloor is dead"? Well, Charli set the record straight: it's not a nod to the rock scene, but rather a reflection of her personal journey with her previous album 'Brat'. She's all about shaking things up and embracing the vibrant energy of contemporary dance music – think Slayyyter, Underscores, and PinkPantheress vibes!
The album cover art is already making waves, featuring three cultural icons: musician John Cale, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, and director Martin Scorsese. But don't expect a Velvet Underground influence just yet – Charli wants to break free from references and create something truly original.
With two tracks already out, "Rock Music" and "SS26", we're itching to see what the rest of the album has in store. And get ready for Charli's headline debut at Reading & Leeds Festival in August – it's going to be a momentous occasion! With Fontaines D.C., Raye, Florence + The Machine, Dave, and Chase & Status joining her on stage, this is one UK festival performance you won't want to miss.
'Music, Fashion, Film' will drop on July 24th – mark your calendars and get ready for the musical excitement!