Charli XCX announces new album Music, Fashion, Film; unveils cover featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese
Washington DC, June 2
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Charli XCX has announced her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, and unveiled its striking cover artwork featuring music icon John Cale, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, and acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese, according to People.
The singer shared the announcement on social media, revealing that the album is scheduled for release on July 24. The 11-track project will include previously released singles "Rock Music" and "SS26" and will have a runtime of 30 minutes and five seconds.
Shot by photographer and director Aidan Zamiri, the album cover features a black-and-white image of Cale, Jacobs and Scorsese gathered in a kitchen. The artwork marks Charli's second consecutive album not to feature the artist herself on the cover, following her 2024 release, Brat.
Zamiri has previously collaborated extensively with Charli, directing music videos for "360," "Guess" featuring Billie Eilish and "Rock Music." He also directed the 2026 mockumentary film The Moment, which explored the cultural phenomenon surrounding Brat, according to People.
The album arrives months after Charli released a soundtrack project for filmmaker Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights in February. That soundtrack featured a collaboration with John Cale titled "House."
The singer first introduced the new era with "Rock Music" on May 8, followed by "SS26" on May 21. Both tracks showcase guitar-driven production and rock influences, signaling a notable sonic shift from the electronic dance sound associated with her recent work.
In an interview in April, Charli explained why she chose not to make a direct follow-up to Brat.
"If I'd made another album that felt more dance-leaning, it would have felt really hard, really sad," she said, according to People.
Reflecting on the album's creative direction, Charli said, "We were doing our version of analogue, which is so silly and funny, but putting it through our lens, and making sure that nothing felt too macho, was important."
She added, "For me, it's fun to flip the form. We know there's gonna be people who are bothered by it, but that's fine," according to People.
Music, Fashion, Film is expected to further showcase Charli's willingness to experiment with sound and challenge expectations following the success of Brat.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm actually excited! Charli has always pushed boundaries, and having Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese on the cover is iconic. The shift to guitar-driven rock sounds interesting—finally something fresh. Can't wait for July 24!
Another sell-out move? Brat was overhyped because of that movie. Now she's roping in legends to make a quick buck. The cover art is nice, but the music better justify the hype. Yaar, Indian artists should get this much international collab!
As someone who enjoys experimental music, this makes sense. John Cale brought avant-garde to Velvet Underground, Marc Jacobs defines fashion, and Scorsese is Scorsese. The "not too macho" comment is a relief—rock can get boring otherwise.
I wish she'd focus on more dance stuff like before. This rock phase feels like she's distancing from her roots. But good on her for evolving. The cover is stunning, though—classy black-and-white photo. Scorsese looks like he's debating whether to bake a cake. 😄
Sahi hai! Charli is basically saying "I don't need to be on my own cover, just legends." Zameer sey zameen tak—she's letting the collaborators speak. "Rock Music" and "SS26" were solid, so album should be decent. Still 11 tracks in 30 minutes? Thoda short hai, na?
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