Brief
Madonna and Charli XCX’s ‘Danceteria Afterhours’ Wins Billboard’s New Music Poll
The remix of Madonna’s classic track, re‑imagined with Charli XCX, dominated Billboard’s new‑music poll, securing the majority of reader votes.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The remix of Madonna’s 1980s classic “Danceteria,” re‑imagined with Charli XCX, topped Billboard’s weekly new‑music poll, earning 63% of the vote. The poll, published on September 25, saw the club‑ready track outpace releases from Taylor Swift, Tinashe and others.
Billboard readers chose the “Danceteria Afterhours” mix as their favourite new music of the week. The remix adds verses from Charli XCX to Madonna’s original recording from her 2026 album Confessions II, blending the pop icon’s New York club lore with the British artist’s London and Los Angeles club history.
In the poll, Taylor Swift’s surprise single “Patient Zero” from The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore received 27% of the vote, while Tinashe’s new album Popstar garnered just under 3%. The poll also listed other releases such as Maren Morris’s re‑imagined Michelle Branch hit and Kenny Chesney’s new album Silver Sands Marina.
Madonna’s Confessions II had launched at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in July, marking her first No. 1 LP of the 2020s. Charli XCX’s own album Music, Fashion, Film debuted at No. 3 in August.
Key facts
- ‘Danceteria Afterhours’ received 63% of votes in Billboard’s new‑music poll (billboard.com)
- The remix features verses from Charli XCX added to Madonna’s original track (billboard.com)
- Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ received 27% of the poll vote (billboard.com)
- Madonna’s album Confessions II topped the Billboard 200 in July 2026 (billboard.com)
- Charli XCX’s album Music, Fashion, Film debuted at No. 3 in August 2026 (billboard.com)
Background
The remix follows Madonna’s announcement that she will open the 2026 VMAs, her first live appearance in 23 years, and comes after her album Confessions II was a strong contender for Grammy nominations.
Timeline
- 2026-09-25 — Billboard publishes new‑music poll
- 2026-07-01 — Madonna’s Confessions II debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200
- 2026-08-01 — Charli XCX’s Music, Fashion, Film debuts at No. 3
Why it matters
The poll reflects current fan preferences and highlights the enduring popularity of Madonna and the rising influence of Charli XCX in contemporary pop.
What happens next
Billboard will release the next weekly poll on September 30, and Madonna is scheduled to open the 2026 VMAs on October 7.
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Fans Choose Madonna & Charli xcx’s ‘Danceteria Afterhours’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music”
