Olivia Rodrigo’s New Single Is ‘The Cure’: ‘It’s My Favorite Song’ on the Upcoming Album
Olivia Rodrigo has announced her new single titled 'The Cure,' which she describes as her favorite song from her upcoming album. The single is set to be released on May 22, coinciding with World Goth Day. Rodrigo has expressed her excitement for fans to hear the track, which may reference the iconic band The Cure.
- ▪'The Cure' is the second single from Olivia Rodrigo's upcoming album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.'
- ▪Rodrigo shared the announcement on Instagram, stating that the song is one of her favorites ever made.
- ▪The single will be released on May 22, which is also World Goth Day.
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Olivia Ridrigo Adrian Martin Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: 'b7dab6e5-7a62-4df1-b1f4-3cfa99eea709', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } If fans have gotten sick with anticipation for new Olivia Rodrigo music, the pop star now has the cure. Ahead of new album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Rodrigo announced Tuesday (May 19) that its second single, “The Cure,” is on its way.
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