Charli xcx goes goth on new song House from Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights soundtrack

November 11, 2025 – Radio 85 Music News:

A Gothic Re-Emergence

Charli XCX has unveiled “House,” a bold, gothic-tinged new track created for the forthcoming film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell. The song features legendary musician John Cale (of The Velvet Underground fame) and marks a striking departure from Charli’s recent pop-centred output.

In her own words, Charli says she was inspired by Cale’s idea that a song should be “elegant and brutal” — a phrase she calls a guiding light for this project.

The Sound & Visuals

“House” is cinematic and brooding: droning strings, tension-filled instrumentation, distorted feedback and haunting vocal moments from Charli. John Cale contributes a spoken-word monologue that drifts into the track’s final, chaotic third where Charli unleashes howls and layered effects.

The music video enhances the mood: scenes of Charli dripping candle wax, crows in flight, old houses, flickering light and shadows. It’s more film-score than chart-pop.

Why It Matters for Radio 854

• For fans of pop, oldies and chart hits: this is Charli stepping outside the expected—offering something that bridges music and film in a bold way.

• The film connection to Wuthering Heights (a gothic romance classic) gives the song an atmospheric gravitas.

• It gives your station and website a fresh content angle: a pop artist going gothic, film tie-in, cross-genre appeal.

• For programming: you could run it under “Artist Spotlight” or “Soundtrack Watch” segments, highlighting the shift and story behind it.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Song: “House” — by Charli XCX featuring John Cale.

• For: Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights film, due February 14 2026.

• Style: Gothic rock / industrial undertones, cinematic soundscape — quite distinct from Charli’s recent hyper-pop work.

• Visuals: Music video directed by Mitch Ryan, featuring dark atmospheric imagery.

What to Feature on the Radio 854 Site

• Headline suggestion: Charli XCX Goes Gothic with “House” for Wuthering Heights Soundtrack

• Intro: Set the scene about the film, the novel’s moors, the gothic legacy, and Charli’s new direction.

• Body: Dive into the collaboration with John Cale, the sonic elements of the track, the visuals, and Charli’s comments.

• Wrap‐up: Tie back to what this means for her career, what it means for listeners (expecting something fresh) and perhaps invite engagement: “Are you ready for Charli’s goth era?”

• Sidebar / Quick-Bullet: Film release date, soundtrack details, track highlights, where to watch/listen.