Charli XCX puts B-Sides of Music, Fashion, Film on iTunes

Pop star Charli XCX has reversed course and released a digital deluxe version of her new album, "Music, Fashion, Film," containing three previously exclusive B-side tracks. The songs became available for purchase on iTunes on July 26, marking a significant shift from the artist's original plan to keep them off major digital platforms.

The three tracks, titled "I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night," "Playboy Bunny," and "If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?," were initially shared only on a dedicated Instagram account. They also served as physical B-sides on limited-edition 7-inch vinyl singles for the album's tracks "Rock Music," "SS26," and "Camera," and were included in a comprehensive physical box set. Charli XCX had previously indicated the songs were unlikely to appear on streaming services, telling fans they were "never gonna go on streaming I don't think," while leaving the door open for a potential change.

In announcing the iTunes release, the artist acknowledged the reversal. "You can call me a hypocrite, I don't mind," she wrote in a social media post. She elaborated on her initial reasoning, explaining she created B-sides for each pre-release...