Charli XCX has “begrudgingly” dropped a three-song B-sides edition of her new album Music, Fashion, Film on iTunes.
The 33-year-old singer had initially told fans that the tunes – 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 “never gonna go on streaming”.
However, taking to Instagram to announce the release of the songs as part of a deluxe digital version of Music, Fashion, Film on iTunes, Charli added: “You can call me a hypocrite, I don’t mind.”
She continued to explain that she had made B sides for Rock Music, SS26 and Camera for the limited edition 7” single releases, and the Music, Fashion, Film physical box set, because “it felt natural to pair each songs with a fitting counterpart – something that’s adjacent to the album but not entirely part of it”.
She continued: “Traditionally, b sides often become fan favourites… and i guess in the case of some of the b sides for this album, that has proven to be true.
“I felt adamant I wouldn’t put them on streaming because it sort of felt counter intuitive to the whole ethos of those songs, but I know you all really wanted them so i’ve begrudgingly put them on iTunes lol.”
Charli concluded: “Love you all and i hope you enjoy these special songs in your ears.”
Fans were quick to praise Charli for the new drop, with one writing: “Thank you generous queen!”
While another added: “Thank you so much for this. Honestly, as someone who who cannot afford the whole box set right now, this makes me very happy”
As a third wrote: “Wait putting the b-sides on iTunes is so funny but kinda chic?”
However, there were also comments from countless fans pleading with Charli to put the songs on Spotify as well as iTunes.
One wrote: “Who uses itunes ???? Put them on spotify girl!”
As another said: “Girl don’t play with me, put them on Spotify!”
While a third pointed out: “What about people that use Spotify?? Luckily I stream on Apple Music but I feel sad for Spotify users.”