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Charli XCX Unveils “Camera” Video Ahead of Album *Music, Fashion, Film*
7/22/2026, 1:19:40 PM
New Single and Video Lead-Up to the Album
Charli XCX has released the track “Camera” together with a music video that continues the cinematic theme of her forthcoming album *Music, Fashion, Film*. The video, directed by longtime collaborator Aidan Zamiri, places the pop star on a film set where she oversees a scene starring French actor Vincent Cassel following a dramatic car crash.
Album Context and Release Strategy
*Music, Fashion, Film* is slated to arrive on Friday, marking Charli’s second full-length release of the year after the *Wuthering Heights* soundtrack. The rollout has been unconventional, beginning with the single “Rock Music,” then adding “SS26” and “Wink Wink,” and now “Camera.”
Visual Collaboration and Promotion
Vincent Cassel’s appearance underscores the project’s film-centric concept. The video’s setting—a post-crash set—mirrors the album’s blend of music, fashion, and cinematic storytelling. These events have allowed fans to experience the record in a setting that aligns with its visual ambitions.
Track Rollout and Supporting Events
The artist’s promotional schedule includes a Music, Fashion, Film tour with the act Underscores, slated for September. The tour will feature live performances of the new material and further integrate the album’s multidisciplinary aesthetic. The recent Brooklyn showcase, where “Camera” debuted, highlighted the song’s introspective lyrics, which echo the existential tone found on earlier Brat-era tracks.
Official Comments and Upcoming Tour
Charli XCX has emphasized that the multimedia approach—combining singles, B-sides, cinema events, and an upcoming tour—serves to immerse listeners in the album’s thematic world. She indicated that the September tour will extend the album’s narrative beyond recorded music, offering a live “Music, Fashion, Film” experience that aligns with the project’s cross-genre vision.
