Olivia Rodrigo has officially released her latest single, The Cure, along with an emotional new music video that offers fans another glimpse into her highly anticipated third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The Grammy-winning singer announced the release on social media, expressing how much the song means to her and thanking longtime collaborator Dan Nigro, who co-wrote and produced the track. Rodrigo also credited music video directors Bead Lizard and Cat Solen for helping bring the song’s visual story to life.
According to Rodrigo, The Cure plays a major role in the album’s creative direction. She described the song as the “thesis statement” of the record and revealed that it was the track that helped the entire project come together.
The accompanying music video follows Rodrigo through an emotional journey as she searches for relief from heartbreak, uncertainty, and inner turmoil. The visual mirrors the song’s themes of vulnerability and self-discovery while showcasing the singer’s signature blend of raw emotion and cinematic storytelling. The Cure is the second official single from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which is scheduled for release on June 12, 2026. The album marks Rodrigo’s first full-length project since 2023’s Guts and follows her breakout debut album Sour, which launched her into global superstardom.
Last month, Rodrigo released the album’s lead single, Drop Dead, which debuted at No. 1 and quickly generated buzz thanks to its lavish music video filmed inside the Palace of Versailles in France. The singer also recently appeared on Saturday Night Live, where she performed Drop Dead and introduced fans to another unreleased track titled Begged.
With a new album on the horizon and an upcoming Unraveled Tour set to launch later this year, Rodrigo is entering one of the busiest and most exciting chapters of her career. The release of The Cure continues to build anticipation for what could become one of the year’s biggest pop albums. Fans can now stream The Cure and watch its official music video across major music and video platforms.