Charli XCX is preparing to open a new chapter in her career with the announcement of her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, set for release on July 24.
The project signals a notable departure from the dance-floor energy that helped define her recent success. Instead, the singer is embracing a sound built around guitars and rock influences while maintaining the creative unpredictability that has become one of her trademarks.
One of the most talked-about elements of the announcement is the album artwork. Rather than placing herself front and center, Charli has chosen to spotlight three iconic figures from different creative worlds. Music pioneer John Cale, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, and filmmaker Martin Scorsese appear together on the cover, reflecting the three disciplines referenced in the album’s title.
The decision reinforces the broader concept behind the project. Rather than focusing solely on pop music, the album appears to explore how music, fashion, and film intersect and influence one another. It also continues Charli’s recent tendency to challenge traditional expectations surrounding celebrity image and album marketing.
Fans have already received an early taste of the new direction through songs including “Rock Music” and “SS26.” The material suggests a more guitar-driven sound while preserving the experimental edge that has helped Charli build one of the most distinctive careers in contemporary pop.
The album was created alongside longtime collaborator A.G. Cook, whose production work has played a major role in shaping Charli’s evolving artistic identity. Together, they appear determined to push beyond the formula that fueled the cultural phenomenon surrounding Brat and explore new creative territory.
As anticipation builds ahead of the July release, Music, Fashion, Film is positioning itself as more than just another album. It represents an ambitious statement from an artist increasingly interested in blurring the boundaries between multiple forms of culture and expression.
