Madonna and Charli xcx, two of music’s mostboundary pushing artists have joined forces on a distinctive new track, channelling the spirit of Madonna’s origin-story hit single “Danceteria.”

Sunday 27th September 2026

Release date: Out now Label: Boy Toy Inc/Warner Records

Madonna and Charli xcx, two of music’s mostboundary pushing artists have joined forces on a distinctive new track, channeling thespirit of Madonna’s origin-story hit single “Danceteria.” Produced by Madonna,Andrew Watt, Cirkut and Stuart Price, the collaboration is a celebration of thefearless beginnings and influences that shaped each artist’s singular paths. Thecollaboration follows Madonna and Charli’s CLUB CONFESSIONS party with SaintLaurent during Paris Fashion Week, and a series of playful social media exchangesbetween the two artists that have since fueled speculation about a potential musicalcollaboration. “Danceteria Afterhours” out now via Warner Records. Listen HERE.Three limited edition CDs available for pre-order

“Danceteria” is the latest single from Madonna’s widely acclaimed No.1 album,Confessions II. Critics and listeners alike have particularly praised the album’s deeplypersonal themes - exploring love, trauma, loss, betrayal and healing. At its core,Confessions II reinforces Madonna’s enduring belief that dance music is far fromsuperficial: the dance floor is a lifeline, a place for escapism, connection andsurvival. Variety hailed the record as “her best album in decades.” Pitchfork declaredMadonna is in “peak form” and calling the album a “genuinely vital addition to hercanon.” Rolling Stone highlighted the album’s musical consistency, calling it “a64-minute nonstop groove that flows like a perfect club DJ set.

”Up next, Madonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday with herfirst performance at the show in 23 years. This will also mark her fifth performance atthe VMAs – more than any other artist in the show’s history. Madonna leads this year’sfield with a career high 13 nominations. Since opening the very first VMA ceremony,Madonna has delivered some of the show’s most provocative, talked aboutperformances and unforgettable moments which have helped define the VMAs

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