Charli XCX Announces New Album: Wuthering Heights

Album Details

Charli XCX has officially announced her highly anticipated new album, titled Wuthering Heights. This album serves as the follow-up to her previous work, Brat, along with its various spinoffs. Set to be released on February 13 through Atlantic Records, fans are already buzzing with excitement. Alongside the announcement, Charli has shared a new single from the album called “Chains of Love.”

Inspiration Behind Wuthering Heights

The title and concept of Wuthering Heights draw inspiration from Charli’s collaboration with filmmaker Emerald Fennell, who is working on a new adaptation of the classic novel by Emily Brontë. Charli elaborated on this creative partnership in a recent Substack post, revealing that their conversation sparked the idea for the album. “I called Emerald and asked her what she was hoping for from my read of the script,” Charli shared. “She coyly suggested ‘A song?’ and I suggested ‘An album?’ because why not?”

Diving into a New Persona

Charli expressed her desire to explore a new persona through this album, immersing herself in a world that is “raw, wild, sexual, gothic, British, tortured” and laden with “actual real sentences, punctuation and grammar.” She emphasized that this creative endeavor felt entirely distinct from her current lifestyle, stating, “I was fucking IN.”

Collaborative Process

The creation of Wuthering Heights was primarily a collaboration between Charli and Finn Keane, the British producer formerly known as Easyfun. Charli revealed that their creative discussions were influenced by Todd Hayne’s documentary about The Velvet Underground, particularly a quote from John Cale about the band’s sonic philosophy: “all things had to be both ‘elegant and brutal.’” This mantra guided their songwriting process throughout the year, with Finn joining Charli on tour and working together in a studio space almost daily.

Tracklist Highlights

The album features a total of 12 tracks, opening with “House,” a collaboration with Velvet Underground co-founder John Cale. Following the release of Wuthering Heights, Charli’s discography will include her previous projects: Brat, the deluxe expansion Brat and It’s the Same but There’s Three More Songs So It’s Not, as well as the remix album Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat.

Conclusion

With Wuthering Heights, Charli XCX ventures into a bold new artistic realm, blending gothic elements with her signature pop sound. This album promises to showcase her growth as an artist while paying homage to classic literature. Fans eagerly await its release on February 13, along with the intriguing sounds of “Chains of Love.”

FAQs

When is the release date for Wuthering Heights?

The album is set to be released on February 13.

What is the inspiration behind the album?

The album is inspired by Charli’s collaboration with Emerald Fennell on a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel, Wuthering Heights.

Who collaborated with Charli XCX on this album?

Charli XCX primarily collaborated with Finn Keane, a British producer and songwriter, during the creation of this album.

What is the first single released from Wuthering Heights?

The first single shared from the album is titled “Chains of Love.”