Charli XCX Debuts New Album Tracks Live in Nashville

British pop star Charli XCX released her seventh studio album, **Music, Fashion, Film**, blending rock‑infused guitars with her signature hyper‑pop production. The album arrived on July 31, 2026 and was promoted with a Spotify‑hosted live event at Nashville’s Basement East on July 30. Over 400 fans attended as Charli performed several songs for the first time, including “Yeah,” “Magic Metal Montana,” “Card Declined,” “2007,” and “No One Lasts Forever,” the latter featuring a spoken‑word outro by filmmaker David Cronenberg. Earlier live debuts of tracks such as “Playboy Bunny” and “Rock Music” were also part of the setlist. The event highlighted the album’s shift toward a rock‑leaning sound while retaining electronic dance elements, a direction Charli described as “making rock music because the dance floor is dead.” Following the Nashville show, she is set to headline Lollapalooza and launch an arena tour with Underscores. Critics note the album’s concise 30‑minute runtime and its introspective lyrics about fame, creativity, and personal relationships.