Olivia Rodrigo hints at upcoming release of “The Cure” as next single from new album

Olivia Rodrigo recently took to Instagram to share some exciting news with her fans. The Grammy Award-winner revealed that her new song, titled “The Cure,” will be released this Friday. In her post, she expressed her excitement, calling it her favorite song on the album and one of her favorites that she has ever made.

The announcement of the new single comes as Rodrigo’s third album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” is set to drop on June 12. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the release, especially after Rodrigo wiped her entire Instagram account in preparation for the launch.

The first single off the upcoming album, “drop dead,” was released on April 17, much to the delight of her followers. Now, with the teaser for the second single, fans have even more reason to look forward to the full album release.

The photo shared by Rodrigo on Instagram features her in a bubblegum-pink button-up, playing cat’s cradle with a piece of red string. Upon closer inspection, the string spells out “the cure,” confirming that it is indeed the title of her next single. The post has already garnered over 1.4 million likes and 14,000 comments in just three hours, with many fans and famous friends expressing their excitement for the new song.

It seems that “The Cure” may be a running theme in Rodrigo’s latest era. The singer-songwriter has previously mentioned that she is a fan of the classic rock group, The Cure, and draws inspiration from their music. In fact, in the lyrics of her first single off the new album, she references one of The Cure’s hit singles, “Just Like Heaven.” There is speculation about the role that the iconic rock band may play in Rodrigo’s upcoming album, but for now, fans are eagerly counting down the days until its release.

As Rodrigo continues to tease new music and share glimpses of her upcoming album, fans are eagerly awaiting the full release on June 12. With “The Cure” set to drop this Friday, it looks like there is plenty to look forward to from the talented recording artist.