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Charli XCX Reinvents Herself with the Wuthering Heights Soundtrack

Charli XCX Reinvents Herself with the “Wuthering Heights” Soundtrack

For nearly a decade, Charli XCX has been the undisputed queen of the “hyperpop” movement, defined by high-gloss production, neon synths, and futuristic party anthems. But on Friday, February 13, 2026, the pop visionary officially traded the dance floor for the desolate, windswept hills of Yorkshire. With the release of her highly anticipated soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s 2026 film adaptation of “Wuthering Heights,” Charli has delivered what critics are already calling a “career-best pivot.” The project is a daring departure