- 2026-05-07
-
MUSIC
-
Starling Releases New Song “Cupcake”
London-based singer-songwriter Starling released a new song “Cupcake” on April 16, 2026.
The song is her second single of 2026, following “Gymnast” released back in February.
Both songs will appear on her upcoming debut album (working title: “the story of starling”), which is expected to be released in 2026.
The track is an unfiltered, emotionally charged anthem that transforms self-doubt into self-worth.
Written on her birthday, a day that historically triggered feelings of shame, reflection and inadequacy, the track captures a pivotal turning point.
It was written by Harriet Reardon, and Patch Boshell, who also produced the track.
Starling said of the song, “Every birthday my inner critic used to take over-telling me I wasn’t far enough along, that I’d failed my timeline. This time instead of time it could be - This birthday was different, I decided to change. ‘Cupcake’ is me choosing kindness over destruction instead of destruction could it be kindness over criticism.”- She added, “The cupcake has risen and so has my heart. This is the second single from my debut album and as a second child of six. Being number two is kind of cooler than being number one. The underdog. The badass. The unsuspected hero. It is your anthem for audacity. They told you you couldn’t have it all? Show them. They told you you were not enough? Fuxk them. Sing. Dance. Eat. Laugh.”
- source : Apple Music
