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In the lead-up to Following the July 24 release of *Music, Fashion, Film*, Charli XCX experienced significant mental health struggles, citing severe anxiety and social media pressure. She spoke candidly about her need to go offline and reduce digital engagement to protect her well-being, supported by her husband, George Daniel, and friend Matty Healy. Despite these challenges, has provided further insight into the multidisciplinary rollout continued album’s creative intent. In a BBC Radio 1 interview, she clarified that the track ‘Rock Music’ is a collaborative effort with several high-profile releases friends rather than an ironic statement, and events. Following described the singles "SS26," "Rock Music," and album as a ‘celebration of making things.’ She also noted that the provocative "Wink Wink," she released "Camera" featuring Vincent Cassel. song ‘2007’ reflects the TikTok era’s ability to create instant stardom. To build anticipation, XCX hosted global cinema-based listening events across 25 cities and performed support the project, she recorded an intimate debut sets in Brooklyn and Nashville. Upon its release, live set at London’s Maida Vale studios for BBC Music. Musically, the album—which project marks a stylistic shift from hyper-pop toward rock-influenced textures—received generally positive reviews. The project features production by A.G. Cook and Finn Keane, with spoken-word contributions transition from filmmaker David Cronenberg. Commercially, the EDM-focused sound of her 2024 album debuted *Brat* toward rock-influenced textures. During a performance at No. 1 on Australia's ARIA Albums Chart. Post-release, XCX has continued to promote the work through festival appearances, including Outside Lands Festival, XCX joined The Strokes on stage for a notable surprise collaboration with on ‘Take It or Leave It.’ During the set, The Strokes Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas joked about her commercial dominance, stating, ‘You have defeated us in album sales. You are the new queen of everything, Charli XCX.’ In late August, XCX performed her first full UK set of the era at the Outside Lands Reading Festival. She also released Despite heavy rain, the performance featured a digital deluxe B-sides edition on July 26. live band, dancers, and pyrotechnics. Her upcoming schedule includes a North American arena tour beginning September 11, alongside festival appearances at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, setlist blended new material like ‘Rock Music’ and Reading & Leeds. ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ with *Brat* classics and tracks from her February release, ‘Wuthering Heights.’