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Charli XCX Unveils New Album Tracks at Surprise Brooklyn Pop-Up
7/13/2026, 12:06:05 PM
Event Overview
On July 10, Charli XCX performed an intimate pop-up concert at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. The show served as the first live presentation of material from her forthcoming album “Music, Fashion, Film.” The performance was unannounced, creating a house-party atmosphere for the audience and guests.
Setlist and Guest Appearances
Charli opened with three brand-new songs—“Playboy Bunny,” “SS26,” and “Camera.” She later introduced the unreleased track “Take Away the Music.” The set also featured fan favourites such as “Anthems,” “Pink Diamond,” “party 4 u,” and “Apple.” Guest artists joined her onstage: Underscores performed their own song “Music” alongside Charli; Kim Petras appeared for a rendition of “Jeep”; and Clairo closed the surprise segment with “Sofia.” The concert concluded with the latest singles “Wink Wink” and “Rock Music.”
Album Release and Promotion
Charli announced that “Music, Fashion, Film” will be released on July 24 and is available for pre-order. To support the launch, a series of album-listening parties will be held in independent cinemas worldwide, with RSVP details posted on her official website. Earlier in the month she confirmed a North-America tour for later this year and will headline the Reading & Leeds festivals in August, sharing the bill with Fontaines D.C., Raye, Florence + The Machine, Dave, and Chase & Status.
Artist’s Personal Remarks
Charli clarified that she “never said” she was making a rock album, distancing herself from the sound of her 2024 record “Brat.” She also reflected on recent mental-health struggles, describing her emotions as “very, very volatile at the minute.” The pop star expressed that hanging out with Madonna in Paris was “very inspiring.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I am finding it tough to … I don’t know,” — Charli XCX
- “I’m finding my emotions are very, very volatile at the minute, I’ll be honest.” — Charli XCX
- “never said” she was making a rock album. — Charli XCX (statement)
- “found it very inspiring” — Charli XCX (about Madonna)
