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Charli xcx Releases Controversial New Single 'Rock Music'

Updated 2026-05-08 10:45 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Pop star Charli xcx has released a new single and video titled ‘Rock Music,’ which fans are debating as to whether it qualifies as rock music. The release marks a potential shift in the artist’s musical direction.

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Charli xcx has released her new single and video, “Rock Music,” and at two minutes, its brevity stands in stark contrast to the outsize amount of discussion it will spark about her new direction in the post-“Brat” era. Most crucially, fans now have a chance to decide whether
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