Charli XCX has declared the end of Brat summer and the beginning of something considerably hornier. The 33-year-old singer sent fans into a frenzy after posting a sultry photo of herself sprawled across the grass in a pink bra and a sheer polka-dot skirt, teasing what appears to be the next chapter of her pop career. Alongside the nearly-nude snap against a lush green backdrop, she wrote: 'something horny is coming ;)'
Fan Reaction to the Tease
The suggestive tease immediately sparked excitement among fans, who embraced what many are calling the star's new era. 'BRAT summer was cute but we’re in our horny era now,' wrote one fan. Another chimed in: 'we are horny and ready.' A third declared: 'I’m obsessed with this aesthetic.' One fan predicted: 'She’s about to break the internet again. And I’m seated.'
Upcoming Album: Music, Fashion, Film
The post comes ahead of Charli’s seventh studio album, Music, Fashion, Film, which lands on July 24. Early glimpses suggest a dramatic departure from the lime-green chaos of Brat, the album that transformed Charli from a critically adored pop innovator into a cultural phenomenon. Released in 2024, Brat inspired a viral aesthetic, fueled TikTok trends, and revived 2000s indie sleaze style. It debuted at number two in the UK and number three in the US, becoming her highest-charting album to date.
The bright green artwork became instantly recognizable, while the term 'brat' evolved into a lifestyle philosophy. As Charli explained at the height of the phenomenon, a brat is 'a little messy and likes to party' but self-aware enough to laugh at their own chaos. Now, she appears ready to leave cigarettes and white tank tops behind for something more seductive.
Tour Announcement
The teasing post arrives weeks after Charli announced a US tour in support of Music, Fashion, Film. Sharing the news earlier this month, she wrote on social media: 'Soooo excited to announce the Music, Fashion, Film Tour! Sign up for presale access now through June 10th at 11pm ET at charlixcx.com/tour. Can’t wait to party together again, it’s gonna be cute xx.' The US leg consists of 12 dates beginning September 11 at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena, with singer-songwriter Underscores as support. Responding to questions about a UK tour, Charli reassured followers: 'And, yes UK dates are coming I promise.'
