Charli XCX has surprised fans by officially releasing three B-sides from her latest album, Music, Fashion, Film, on digital platforms after previously insisting they would remain exclusive to physical editions.
When Music, Fashion, Film arrived last week, Charli revealed that each of the album’s singles had a companion B-side. While those tracks were included on physical releases, she originally planned to keep them off streaming and digital services altogether.
However, the singer changed course over the weekend, announcing on her dedicated B-sides Instagram account that three of the songs are now available to purchase digitally.
The newly released tracks include “I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny,” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?” They serve as companion songs to the album’s singles “Rock Music,” “SS26,” and “Camera.”
Explaining the decision, Charli shared that creating B-sides for the album “felt natural” because each song had a fitting counterpart that existed alongside the main record without fully being part of it.
“I made B sides for each of the songs released ahead of Music, Fashion, Film because it felt natural to pair each songs with a fitting counterpart – something that’s adjacent to the album but not entirely part of it,” she wrote.
Despite originally wanting to preserve that concept, Charli admitted fan demand ultimately changed her mind.
“Traditionally, B sides often become fan favorites… and I guess in the case of some of the B sides for this album, that has proven to be true,” she continued.
The singer also acknowledged her change in direction with her trademark humor.
“I felt adamant I wouldn’t put them on streaming because it sort of felt counter intuitive to the whole ethos of those songs, but I know you all really wanted them so I’ve begrudgingly put them on iTunes lol,” she wrote before joking, “You can call me a hypocrite, I don’t mind. Love you all and I hope you enjoy these special songs in ur ears.”
The digital release is currently available as an expanded edition of Music, Fashion, Film, featuring the album’s original 11 tracks alongside the three newly added B-sides.
Alongside the album’s release, Charli has also given fans a deeper look into the creative process by sharing a self-directed companion film on YouTube, offering additional insight into the ideas and inspirations behind Music, Fashion, Film.
While Music, Fashion, Film has received a mixed response from critics, the album continues to spark conversation among fans, with the newly released B-sides quickly becoming some of the project’s most requested tracks.
