Charli XCX Reveals Mental‑Health Struggles and Social‑Media Break Ahead of New Album

British pop star Charli XCX told Rolling Stone that she is currently experiencing the worst period of her mental health, citing anxiety that has become physically painful. She has stepped back from social‑media use, reduced coffee, increased therapy sessions, and is focusing on time with her husband, The 1975 drummer George Daniel, to help her recovery.

The artist also discussed her upcoming record Music, Fashion, Film, slated for release on 24 July 2026. She clarified that the lead single “Rock Music” does not signal a shift to a rock album and that the lyric “the dance floor is dead” refers to her personal relationship with her previous album Brat, not to dance music in general. The album cover features collaborators such as John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese. Charli said she will continue creating new music while avoiding repetitive formulas and will host more intimate, offline fan events.

Overall, the interview combines a candid look at her mental‑health challenges with promotion of her forthcoming album and a broader stance on genre labels and digital overload.