Charli XCX Reflects on Emotional Collaboration with John Cale for ‘Wuthering Heights’ Soundtrack

Charli XCX has revealed that collaborating with John Cale, former member of The Velvet Underground, brought her to tears. The singer-songwriter, known for her recent album *Brat*, worked with Cale on her track *House*, which will feature in the upcoming film adaptation of *Wuthering Heights*. The song includes a powerful spoken word section by Cale, which delivers the line ‘I think I’m gonna die in this house’. Charli expressed admiration for Cale’s legacy and was deeply moved when he responded to her request for input on her music. Their collaboration, blending her modern pop sound with Cale’s iconic voice, was described by Charli as both ‘elegant and brutal’. The emotional experience of working together is captured in the song’s music video, where Charli is seen performing in a forested house, with Cale’s voice echoing in the background. Charli also discussed the themes of *Wuthering Heights*, likening the passion, pain, and cold to the intense emotional landscape of the novel. The upcoming film, which stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is scheduled for release in 2026, with director Emerald Fennel aiming to capture the primal feelings she experienced while reading the book as a teenager.