Retro pop gloss with a personal twist

Charlie Puth rolled out “Changes,” the first single from his next album “Whatever’s Clever!,” pairing Eighties-style synths and gated snares with a playful, claymation-rich video. The clip, directed by Charlotte Rutherford, features a cameo by his wife Brooke Sansone; a brief belly touch sparked speculation the couple is expecting. The track leans on polished guitar lines and a choir-boosted final chorus, underscoring Puth’s fondness for pristine studio craft. He teased more new material during Blue Note residencies in New York and Los Angeles this month.

Album roadmap and collaborators

“Whatever’s Clever!” arrives March 6, 2026 via Atlantic Records, co-produced with hitmaker BloodPop, known for collaborations with Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. A full tracklist isn’t out, leaving fans guessing which recent singles, from “Lipstick” to “Hero,” might make the cut. The campaign marks Puth’s first album since 2022’s “Charlie,” and signals a return to hook-forward songwriting with glossy production. For pop listeners, “Changes” is both a sonic throwback and a personal signal—a chapter marker that doubles as a headline.