Charli XCX releases ‘Wall of Sound,’ the first single from her new project ‘Wuthering Heights’ coming in February. The song is produced by Finn Keane. Listen, stream, buy the track, mp3 download.
British singer-songwriter and pop innovator Charli XCX releases the new single ‘Wall of Sound.’ The track serves as the introduction to her newly announced project, ‘Wuthering Heights,’ which is scheduled for release next month. The four-minute song is produced by Finn Keane and will be released through her own entity, Charli XCX, Inc., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. This announcement follows a prolific period for the artist, born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, who solidified her commercial and critical peak with her most recent studio album ‘CRASH.’ That project, which included the global hit ‘Good Ones,’ represented a deliberate engagement with mainstream pop structures after years of pioneering the hyperpop and PC Music vanguard with projects like ‘Pop 2’ and ‘how i’m feeling now.’ Her career, beginning with early internet-era anthems like ‘I Love It’ and ‘Boom Clap,’ has consistently balanced chart ambition with avant-garde experimentation.
charli xcx wuthering heights
The ‘Wuthering Heights’ project title suggests a thematic depth aligned with Charli XCX’s recent narrative-driven work. Production by Finn Keane, a collaborator known for his work with artists like Rina Sawayama, indicates a continuation of the polished yet adventurous sound design that characterizes her music. Charli XCX’s influence extends beyond her recordings; her curation of the ‘Italians Do It Better’ compilation and her foundational role in the online music community have established her as a key cultural figure. Her previous album ‘CRASH’ earned her a Brit Award nomination for Best Pop/R&B Act, acknowledging her impact on the UK music landscape. This new single and project arrive as the next logical step, potentially exploring the gothic romanticism suggested by the Brontë-inspired title while maintaining her signature electro-pop precision.
Releasing music through her own corporate entity in partnership with Atlantic Records demonstrates Charli XCX’s evolved business acumen. This model allows for artistic control within a major label distribution system, a balance she has mastered over her decade-long career. ‘Wall of Sound’ as a lead single promises a specific sonic aesthetic, one that likely leverages maximalist production to mirror its titular concept. For fans, this news confirms that her creative output remains rapid and conceptually rich following the conclusion of the ‘CRASH’ era. The project’s imminent release early this year positions Charli XCX to once again shape the direction of contemporary pop, blending literary allusion with the digital soundscapes she has long championed.
Charli xcx – Wall of Sound
Off the project – Wuthering Heights, coming this February
Produced by Finn Keane
January 16, 2026
1 song, 4 minutes
℗ 2026 Charli XCX, Inc., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation
