Charli XCX pivots from hyperpop with post-Brat project

British singer Charli XCX released her seventh studio album, "Music, Fashion, Film," on Friday, marking her first full-length release since the breakthrough "Brat." The collection is described as moody and self-referential, signaling a stylistic pivot away from the hyperpop sound associated with her prior work.
Masego turns introspective on third studio album
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-hyphenate Masego released his third studio album, "Fix Your Face," an introspective project centered on a vulnerability he had not previously channeled in his music. The release comes after a decade-long career in which he largely kept his personal life private, with critics characterizing it as his most revealing work to date.
Madball celebrates tenth studio album with new video
New York hardcore veterans Madball released their tenth studio album, "Not Your Kingdom," coinciding with the premiere of a music video for the track "Don't MisStep." The clip was co-directed by vocalist Freddy Cricien and Dave Causa.
Former Taking Back Sunday members debut new band ME
Former Taking Back Sunday drummer Mark OConnell and guitarist Eddie Reyes formed a new group called ME and released their debut album "All Good Things." The project came together earlier this year in a Long Island studio, built around mutual respect and a shared love of rock and roll.
Follow-up signals
Coverage of these releases is expected to continue with reviews, chart performance data, tour announcements and follow-up singles in the coming weeks.
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