The BBC is releasing four live performances and an interview with Charli xcx across its digital and linear platforms. The full interview and all four performances are hosted on BBC Music's iPlayer and YouTube channels.
Broadcast schedules begin on Wednesday 5 August at 7pm, when two live tracks air on 6 Music during the New Music Fix show. This broadcast includes an interview with Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant. On Thursday 6 August, the 6 Music programme moves to BBC Sounds. A special programme titled Charli xcx: Live at the BBC will air on Radio 1 at 7.30pm on Thursday, featuring all four performances and interview highlights. Additionally, Radio 2 will broadcast one track from the session during Jo Whiley's show at 7.30pm on Thursday.
In an interview with Jack Saunders, Charli xcx discussed the production of her latest album and the logistics of a photoshoot featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese. Charli xcx stated that the shoot was completed one day before the vinyl printing deadline. The artist noted that Aiden Zamiri served as the photographer for the session.
Regarding the album track list, Charli xcx confirmed that Rock Music is the lead track. She stated that the song was recorded in Paris with collaborators. The artist noted that the track was selected as the lead because of the emotional connection felt during the recording process with friends. The BBC distribution of this content spans three national radio stations and two digital video platforms.