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Rolling Stone Aug 14

Troye Sivan Drops ‘She’s The Best,’ Featuring Secret Charli XCX Cameo

Charli xcx Troye Sivan Nicole Kidman George Daniel

5 articles Aug 13

Björk Arca 33EMYBW Ronja Mariela knackered Sideproject Marina Herlop

DJ Mag, NME, Pitchfork +1

5 articles Aug 12

Charli xcx Julian Casablancas Djo Joe Keery The Strokes Lorde MUNA

Consequence of Sound, IQ Magazine, NME +2

The Line of Best Fit Aug 12

A. G. Cook, Dorian Electra, Sophia Stel and more among line-up for PC Music POP CRYPT events

A. G. Cook Dorian Electra Sophia Stel Hudson Mohawke umru GRRL Babymorocco Iglooghost

Konbini Aug 12

Le tournage du biopic sur Joséphine Baker avec FKA Twigs débutera cet automne

FKA twigs Joséphine Baker Anne Hathaway

4 articles Aug 12

L’Rain Taja Cheek Daniel Lopatin Sunn O)))

Les Inrocks, Paste Magazine, Stereogum +1

Complex Music Aug 12

aespa's Ningning Recalls Confronting a Tall Stranger Blocking Her View at Charli xcx's Lolla Set

aespa Charli xcx Lil Uzi Vert Ty Dolla $ign

Clash Music Aug 11

L’Rain Shares Evocative Single ‘elmyra’

L’Rain

2 articles Aug 10

Charli xcx Djo jade PinkPantheress Joe Keery The Strokes Julian Casablancas Lorde kwn Labrinth

Billboard, NME

7 articles Aug 10

Charli xcx The Strokes Julian Casablancas Djo Baby Keem Death Cab for Cutie Empire of the Sun Mariah the Scientist

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, NME +4

Vulture Music Aug 8

It’s Raining Panties with Charli XCX

Charli xcx

Tsugi Aug 7

À voir : la performance rock’n’roll de Charli XCX sur la BBC

Charli xcx A. G. Cook The Strokes

3 articles Aug 7

Charli xcx The Strokes RÜFÜS DU SOL The xx Turnstile Baby Keem Death Cab for Cutie Geese Ethel Cain

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Pitchfork

Focus Le Vif Aug 7

Charli XCX, Opus Kink, Smirk: zoom sur les albums de la semaine

Charli xcx Opus Kink Smirk

Sun Burns Out Aug 7

(Avant le) Festival Outsiders : Momus est remonté sur scène à Karlsruhe

Momus Nuits blanches Michel Polnareff

Atwood Magazine Aug 6

“I Know You’re Performing”: Charli xcx Explores How the Artist Is Seen in ‘Music, Fashion, Film’

Charli xcx A. G. Cook Finn Keane John Cale Martin Scorsese Marc Jacobs Wuthering Heights

Billboard Aug 6

Charli xcx, Ariana Grande & Madonna: Which Pop Stars Won July 2026? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast

Ariana Grande Charli xcx Madonna Travis Kelce Toby Keith Shakira Gracie Abrams STELLA LEFTY

BBC Music Aug 5

Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat

Charli xcx Jack Saunders Maisie Peters Bruno Mars sombr John Cale Marc Jacobs

Billboard Aug 5

Charli xcx Nominated for Best Original Song at 2026 World Soundtrack Awards: Will Oscar Nod Follow?

Charli xcx John Cale Hildur Guðnadóttir Jonny Greenwood Max Richter Daniel Pemberton Nick Cave

Louder Sound Aug 5

“Surely it’s the greatest psychedelic rock song ever recorded… It makes the whole God thing seem plausible!” Kavus Torabi’s Guide To Cardiacs

Kavus Torabi Cardiacs Gong

Rolling Stone Aug 14

Troye Sivan Drops ‘She’s The Best,’ Featuring Secret Charli XCX Cameo

Charli xcx Troye Sivan Nicole Kidman George Daniel

5 articles Aug 12

Charli xcx Julian Casablancas Djo Joe Keery The Strokes Lorde MUNA

Consequence of Sound, IQ Magazine, NME +2

Konbini Aug 12

Le tournage du biopic sur Joséphine Baker avec FKA Twigs débutera cet automne

FKA twigs Joséphine Baker Anne Hathaway

Complex Music Aug 12

aespa's Ningning Recalls Confronting a Tall Stranger Blocking Her View at Charli xcx's Lolla Set

aespa Charli xcx Lil Uzi Vert Ty Dolla $ign

2 articles Aug 10

Charli xcx Djo jade PinkPantheress Joe Keery The Strokes Julian Casablancas Lorde kwn Labrinth

Billboard, NME

Vulture Music Aug 8

It’s Raining Panties with Charli XCX

Charli xcx

3 articles Aug 7

Charli xcx The Strokes RÜFÜS DU SOL The xx Turnstile Baby Keem Death Cab for Cutie Geese Ethel Cain

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Pitchfork

Sun Burns Out Aug 7

(Avant le) Festival Outsiders : Momus est remonté sur scène à Karlsruhe

Momus Nuits blanches Michel Polnareff

Billboard Aug 6

Charli xcx, Ariana Grande & Madonna: Which Pop Stars Won July 2026? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast

Ariana Grande Charli xcx Madonna Travis Kelce Toby Keith Shakira Gracie Abrams STELLA LEFTY

Billboard Aug 5

Charli xcx Nominated for Best Original Song at 2026 World Soundtrack Awards: Will Oscar Nod Follow?

Charli xcx John Cale Hildur Guðnadóttir Jonny Greenwood Max Richter Daniel Pemberton Nick Cave

5 articles Aug 13

Björk Arca 33EMYBW Ronja Mariela knackered Sideproject Marina Herlop

DJ Mag, NME, Pitchfork +1

The Line of Best Fit Aug 12

A. G. Cook, Dorian Electra, Sophia Stel and more among line-up for PC Music POP CRYPT events

A. G. Cook Dorian Electra Sophia Stel Hudson Mohawke umru GRRL Babymorocco Iglooghost

4 articles Aug 12

L’Rain Taja Cheek Daniel Lopatin Sunn O)))

Les Inrocks, Paste Magazine, Stereogum +1

Clash Music Aug 11

L’Rain Shares Evocative Single ‘elmyra’

L’Rain

7 articles Aug 10

Charli xcx The Strokes Julian Casablancas Djo Baby Keem Death Cab for Cutie Empire of the Sun Mariah the Scientist

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, NME +4

Tsugi Aug 7

À voir : la performance rock’n’roll de Charli XCX sur la BBC

Charli xcx A. G. Cook The Strokes

Focus Le Vif Aug 7

Charli XCX, Opus Kink, Smirk: zoom sur les albums de la semaine

Charli xcx Opus Kink Smirk

Atwood Magazine Aug 6

“I Know You’re Performing”: Charli xcx Explores How the Artist Is Seen in ‘Music, Fashion, Film’

Charli xcx A. G. Cook Finn Keane John Cale Martin Scorsese Marc Jacobs Wuthering Heights

BBC Music Aug 5

Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat

Charli xcx Jack Saunders Maisie Peters Bruno Mars sombr John Cale Marc Jacobs

Louder Sound Aug 5

“Surely it’s the greatest psychedelic rock song ever recorded… It makes the whole God thing seem plausible!” Kavus Torabi’s Guide To Cardiacs

Kavus Torabi Cardiacs Gong

Overview

The avant-garde pop scene sees FKA twigs collaborating with UK nonprofit Saffron to advance diversity in music technology, while Arca shares insights into past collaborations with Madonna and Björk. Meanwhile, Julia Holter explores artistic materiality in her work, and Angèle unveils her new album 'Instinct', featuring collaborations with Soulwax and Caroline Polachek.

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Björk performs DJ set at solar eclipse rave in Iceland

Charli XCX announces $25 'Angel' tickets for Music, Fashion, Film North American tour

“Fata Morgana”, un passionnant patchwork musical signé L’Rain

Charli XCX headlines Outside Lands 2026, interacts with artists backstage

Charli XCX joins The Strokes for 'Take It or Leave It' at Outside Lands

Outside Lands 2026 livestream lineup for Amazon Music announced

Charli XCX announces $25 'Angel' tickets for Music, Fashion, Film North American tour

Charli XCX headlines Outside Lands 2026, interacts with artists backstage

Outside Lands 2026 livestream lineup for Amazon Music announced

Björk performs DJ set at solar eclipse rave in Iceland

“Fata Morgana”, un passionnant patchwork musical signé L’Rain

Charli XCX joins The Strokes for 'Take It or Leave It' at Outside Lands

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