Charli xcx Shares Pop-Punk Track ‘Playboy Bunny’ as B-Side to ‘SS26’
Charli xcx has released a new pop-punk track titled 'Playboy Bunny' as a B-side to her recent single 'SS26'. The minimalist music video features Charli in Paris and showcases her evolving musical style. The B-sides will not be available on streaming platforms but may change in the future.
- ▪Charli xcx shared the pop-punk track 'Playboy Bunny' on social media as a B-side to her song 'SS26'.
- ▪The music video for 'Playboy Bunny' is shot in black-and-white and features scenes of Charli in Paris.
- ▪Charli mentioned that the B-sides are paired with songs that are opposite in style, highlighting their contrasting sonic elements.
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Charli xcx in "Playboy Bunny" music video Courtesy of Charli xcx/Instagram Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: 'b7dab6e5-7a62-4df1-b1f4-3cfa99eea709', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } Fresh off the release of her new song “SS26,” Charli xcx is giving fans another glimpse into her latest album era.
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