Camera (Charli XCX song)

"Camera"
A tan background with "Camera" in large text with the songwriters listed below in smaller text
Single by Charli XCX
from the album Music, Fashion, Film
B-side"If You Take Away the Music Then What Has She Got"
Released21 July 2026 (2026-07-21)
GenreElectronic
Length2:31
LabelAtlantic
Songwriters
Producers
Charli XCX singles chronology
"Wink Wink"
(2026)		 "Camera"
(2026)
Music video
"Camera" on YouTube

"Camera" is a song by British singer and songwriter Charli XCX. It was released on 21 July 2026, under exclusive license to Atlantic Records, as the fourth single from her eighth studio album, Music, Fashion, Film. Written by Charli and Finn Keane as well as produced by Keane and A. G. Cook, the song explores Charli's relationship with acting and filmmaking as part of the album's overarching concept. It was accompanied by a black-and-white, one take music video directed by Aidan Zamiri and starring French actor Vincent Cassel.

Background and promotion

Charli xcx previewed "Camera" during intimate performances in New York City and London ahead of its release. Following "Rock Music", "SS26", and "Wink Wink", it was released on 21 July 2026, as the fourth single from her seventh studio album, Music, Fashion, Film.[1][2] The B-side track "If You Take Away the Music Then What Has She Got" was released simultaneously with "Camera".[3]

Composition

"Camera" was written by Charli and Finn Keane. The track was produced and mixed by A. G. Cook and Keane, with Charli, Cook, and Keane serving as executive producers. Charli provided the lead vocals, while Ruairi O'Flaherty mastered the recording.[4]

An electronic track that has elements of rock,[5] "Camera" features glitching guitar synths.[6] Natalie Michie of W and Tiarna of Dazed viewed "Camera" as the chapter representing the "film" aspect of Music, Fashion, Film, with the former interpreting its lyrics as an exploration of performance, artistic identity, and Charli's uncertainty over pursuing acting alongside music.[7][8]

Music video

A black-and-white music video directed by Aidan Zamiri and featuring French actor Vincent Cassel was released simultaneously with "Camera".[1][9] Presented as an one take, it stars Cassel as an actor repeatedly attempting to film a climactic desert shootout while technical failures interrupt each attempt.[10] Charli makes several appearances as the film's director, accompanying the camera on a moving dolly throughout the shoot.[11]

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Tidal.[4]

Charts

Chart performance
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 72
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[13]67
Global 200 (Billboard)[14]112
Ireland (IRMA)[15]41
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[16] 13
Netherlands (Single Tip)[17] 29
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 4
UK Singles (Official Charts)[19]21
US Billboard Hot 100[20]75
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[21]19

Release history

Release dates and formats
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 21 July 2026 Atlantic [22]
Italy 31 July 2026 Radio airplay Warner [23]
Various 7 August 2026 7-inch single Atlantic [24]

References

  1. 1 2 Sapora, Michael (21 July 2026). "Charli XCX Directs the Action in 'Camera' Music Video Starring Vincent Cassel". Billboard. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Monroe, Jazz (21 July 2026). "Watch Charli XCX Direct Vincent Cassel in 'Camera' Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  3. ↑ Rigotti, Alex (23 July 2026). "Charli XCX shares brooding B-side 'If You Take Away The Music Then What Has She Got?'". NME. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Camera". Charli XCX. Tidal. 21 July 2026. Credits. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  5. ↑ Leung, Zoe (22 July 2026). "Charli XCX Explores Existential Doubt and the Pressure of Stardom on 'Camera'". Hypebeast. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  6. ↑ Noonan, A. L. (22 July 2026). "Charli XCX Reveals Latest Single 'Camera' From Upcoming Music, Fashion, Film". DIY. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  7. ↑ Michie, Natalie (22 July 2026). "In Her New Single 'Camera', Charli xcx Steps Behind the Lens". W. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  8. ↑ Tiarna (22 July 2026). "On 'Camera': Unpacking Charli's long love affair with film". Dazed. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  9. ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (21 July 2026). "Charli XCX – 'Camera'". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  10. ↑ Ragusa, Paolo (21 July 2026). "Charli XCX Breaks Down Her Pivot to Film in New Song 'Camera': Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  11. ↑ Blistein, Jon (21 July 2026). "Charli XCX Keeps the 'Camera' Rolling on Vincent Cassel in New Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  12. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 August 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1900. Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 August 2026. p. 4.
  13. ↑ "Charli XCX Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "Charli XCX Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  15. ↑ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of August 5, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "DC Tip 30 – 01/08/2026" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  18. ↑ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 31 July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  19. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  20. ↑ "Charli XCX Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  21. ↑ "Charli XCX Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  22. ↑ "Camera". Charli XCX. Tidal. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  23. ↑ Lapresa, Cristiana (28 July 2026). "Camera - Charli XCX". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved 28 July 2026.
  24. ↑ "Camera 7" Single". Charli XCX UK Store. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
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