Charli xcx Enlists David Cronenberg for Surprise Guest Appearance on New Album

Charli xcx has unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming seventh studio album, "Music, Fashion, Film," which is set to arrive on July 24. The 11-track project includes previously released singles "Rock Music," "SS26," and "Wink Wink," but the biggest surprise is a sole guest appearance from acclaimed horror director David Cronenberg. According to Variety, Cronenberg appears on the closing track, "No One Lasts Forever."

VarietyCharli xcx Reveals 11-Track 'Music, Fashion, Film' Album Tracklist Featuring David Cronenberg

"The singer is currently promoting the album with listening sessions at independent venues."

Rolling Stone added that the nearly six-minute Cronenberg feature closes the record, and Charli shared the tracklist on Instagram alongside a series of photos, including one where she poses nude holding a T-shirt printed with the tracklist. It is a bold visual that matches the album's title and its obsession with pop culture trifectas.

Rolling StoneCharli XCX Reveals 'Music, Fashion, Film' Track List Featuring David Cronenberg

The album title itself, "Music, Fashion, Film," suggests a thematic exploration of the intertwined industries that have defined Charli's career. While the tracklist is concise at 11 songs, the inclusion of a filmmaker like Cronenberg points to an artistic ambition that extends beyond typical pop collaborations. Rolling Stone noted that the album is led by a single, though no further details on promotional plans have been shared beyond the listening sessions.

With a July 24 release date set, Charli xcx appears to be leaning into avant-garde territory. The choice of Cronenberg, known for his body horror and psychological thrillers, signals that this album may push boundaries sonically and conceptually. Fans will have to wait until summer to hear how the director's voice or presence shaped the closing track.

"The album's 11-track tracklist features a sole guest appearance from horror director David Cronenberg on the closing track 'No One Lasts Forever.'"

As the rollout continues, independent venue listening sessions are giving early access to the album's sound. Whether the rest of "Music, Fashion, Film" matches the eccentric energy of its featured guest remains to be seen, but Charli xcx has certainly set an unpredictable tone for her seventh studio effort.