Charli XCX announces album – Scorsese, Cale and Jacobs on the cover

British pop artist Charli XCX has surprisingly revealed details of her upcoming album. Stern reports that 'Music, Fashion, Film' will be released on July 24, 2026 and comprises a total of eleven tracks with a runtime of 30 minutes and 5 seconds.

Particularly striking is the album cover: Variety reports that it features not Charli XCX herself, but three cultural icons – legendary film director Martin Scorsese, musician and composer John Cale, and fashion designer Marc Jacobs. This unconventional choice has already attracted attention. Vanity Fair raises the question of why exactly three men appear on the cover of an artist's album, while Charli XCX herself is absent.

Conceptual connection between art forms

The announcement comes nearly two years after her last studio album and marks a new step in Charli's artistic development. The album title 'Music, Fashion, Film' suggests a conceptual connection between these three art forms – a theme that may also be reflected in the choice of cover personalities, who are each pioneers in their respective fields.

Rolling Stone confirms the release dates and cover details. Fans can already pre-order the album. With this announcement, Charli XCX continues her strategy of presenting her projects through visual and conceptual surprises.