Charli XCX drops provocative “Wink Wink” single and video ahead of July album

Charli XCX has released the third preview from her upcoming 2026 album Music, Fashion, Film – the single “Wink Wink.” The track is accompanied by a highly stylised, NSFW music video directed by longtime collaborator Aidan Zamiri, featuring surreal fashion‑laden scenes and tongue‑in‑cheek lyrics in which the singer declares she is “not a bad girl anymore.”

“Wink Wink” is scheduled to appear on the full album, due on July 24, 2026, and serves as a bridge between earlier releases “Rock Music” and “SS26.” Charli has also announced a North‑American arena tour for the fall, with dates in major U.S. and Canadian cities. In promotion, she attended Saint Laurent’s men’s fashion show in Paris and co‑hosted its after‑party alongside Madonna. The release has been highlighted across multiple outlets worldwide, emphasizing the video’s provocative imagery and the mystery surrounding an unnamed collaboration on the album.