This year, Charli XCX arrives in Chicago not just as one of pop's biggest stars, but as an artist who continues to reinvent herself in ways that challenge expectations. After transforming pop culture with Brat, Charli's latest album, Music, Fashion, Film, takes another unexpected turn. "Yeah" echoes the explosive energy of Blur's "Song 2," while "I'm Afraid" recalls the intimacy of MTV Unplugged-era alternative rock. Expect massive hooks, dance-floor anthems, and the confidence of an artist comfortable moving between pop, electronic music, and alternative rock without losing her identity. At a festival known for showcasing music's next chapter alongside established headliners, Charli XCX stands out as an artist actively writing that next chapter in real time.