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Madonna And Charli XCX Tease New Joint Track 'Danceteria Afterhours'

The Queen of Pop and the 'Brat' visionary joined forces in a white studio snippet to preview their upcoming club single.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Pop royalty is officially uniting for an epic dance floor takeover. Madonna has teased a brand-new track featuring Charli XCX, sending club music lovers and pop devotees into an immediate frenzy. The legendary artist shared a tantalizing video preview for their upcoming single, "Danceteria Afterhours," which serves as a refreshed version of a favorite cut from her recent studio album, *Confessions II*. The behind-the-scenes teaser clip features the iconic hitmaker alongside the "Brat" trendsetter hanging out in a sleek, stark white studio space. In the brief snippet, Madonna leans straight into the camera lens with a playful question, asking viewers if they want to talk about Madonna and Charli. The two chart-topping figures then trade hypnotic vocal lines over a thumping electronic beat while showing off their synchronized studio moves.

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Madonna embraced high-fashion throwback nostalgia for the visual clip, rocking an eye-catching red hoodie adorned with an iconic image of herself from her 1980s era. During the preview, she delivers a standout lyric from the original composition, reminding fans that everyone present is a true work of art. The social media post caption added fuel to the hype, encouraging listeners to take things to the East side. Devoted fans will not have to wait very long to add the explosive collaboration to their rotation. Madonna confirmed that "Danceteria Afterhours" with Charli XCX is officially set to drop next Thursday, September 24. The release stands as one of the most anticipated music crossovers of the year, bringing together two distinct eras of avant-garde pop royalty.

Charli XCX live at Reading 2026.
Charli XCX live at Reading 2026.

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The exciting news arrives shortly after Madonna teamed up with fellow international superstar Kylie Minogue for a revamped version of "Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix)." That track already set the internet ablaze, establishing a fresh streak of high-energy club anthems for the veteran performer. Because of these rapid-fire releases, listeners across social media are now speculating that a full-length *Confessions II* remix record might be quietly in production. Observers point out that the strategy mirrors Charli XCX's own massively successful feature-stacked album rework earlier this year. While Madonna has not officially confirmed a full-length remix collection just yet, this latest single guarantees the dance floor energy will stay high all night long.

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Charli XCX and Madonna,
Charli XCX live at Reading 2026.

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The backstory

Verified moments, in order.

Madonna: Club Roots, Pop Power and Public Battles

From her first dance single to a tour delayed by a health crisis, Madonna builds a career around the dance floor—and fights over what she puts on it.

  1. The club roots come first

    Madonna — The club roots come first

    Madonna releases her debut single, Everybody, through Sire Records. Four years after moving to New York to pursue dance, she finds her first recording audience in clubs—the foundation for a career that repeatedly returns to dance music.

  2. A wedding dress becomes a calling card

    Madonna — A wedding dress becomes a calling card

    Madonna performs Like a Virgin in bridal wear at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards, rolling on the stage floor. The song subsequently becomes her first US No. 1 single, while the album of the same name establishes her as a major pop star.

  3. Flashpoint

    Like a Prayer costs her a sponsor

    Madonna — Like a Prayer costs her a sponsor

    The Like a Prayer video mixes burning crosses, religious imagery and sexuality, drawing religious protests. Pepsi withdraws its Madonna commercial and ends its sponsorship agreement. The dispute makes the collision between her Catholic imagery and commercial pop impossible to miss.

  4. Vogue takes ballroom into mainstream pop

    Madonna — Vogue takes ballroom into mainstream pop

    Vogue becomes a US No. 1, bringing dance moves rooted in New York's LGBTQ ballroom scene to a mass audience. Its video features dancers José Gutierez and Luis Camacho, who also join the Blond Ambition tour, with its cone bras and tightly staged choreography.

  5. Ray of Light resets the sound

    Madonna — Ray of Light resets the sound

    Madonna releases Ray of Light, working extensively with producer William Orbit on an electronic sound shaped by club music and spiritual themes. Following the birth of her daughter Lourdes in 1996, the album also puts motherhood into her songwriting.

  6. Confessions puts the club back in charge

    Madonna — Confessions puts the club back in charge

    Confessions on a Dance Floor, made principally with Stuart Price, sequences its tracks as a continuous dance mix. Lead single Hung Up builds around an ABBA sample, connecting disco history with Madonna's latest return to club-focused pop.

  7. A health crisis delays the retrospective

    Madonna — A health crisis delays the retrospective

    A serious bacterial infection in June puts Madonna in intensive care and forces the postponement of the Celebration Tour. She launches the career-spanning show in London in October, bringing four decades of hits back to the stage after her recovery.

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When is Madonna and Charli XCX's new song coming out?
'Danceteria Afterhours' by Madonna featuring Charli XCX is scheduled to be released on Thursday, September 24.
What song is Danceteria Afterhours based on?
The track is a reworked collaboration based on 'Danceteria', a song from Madonna's recent album Confessions II.