Charli xcx Paul Kooiker
The release of the Wuthering Heights companion record on February 13, 2026, marks a masterful creative pivot for Charli XCX, securing her third UK Number 1 album and effectively deconstructing the party girl aesthetic of 2024’s Brat. Primarily produced by Finn Keane with contributions from Justin Raisen and Lewis Pesacov, the 12 track project serves as the sonic backbone to Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. By opening the record with a serrated, gothic dirge featuring Velvet Underground legend John Cale, Charli rejects mainstream expectations in favor of an introspective exploration of desire and dejection. Within the industry, this release, complemented by the February 20 arrival of her Aidan Zamiri directed mockumentary The Moment, reaffirms Charli as Britain’s sharpest alt pop architect, proving her ability to maintain commercial dominance while delivering a high concept, avant garde soundtrack that stands entirely on its own merit.
Listen to Charli’s Withering Heights Album here.
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