Alt-pop princess STARLING shines on her new single "Queen" - out now on all streaming platforms

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"Rising star Starling” WONDERLAND MAGAZINE

"Vivacious, polished and thoroughly surprising, rising alt-pop talent Starling”  THE LINE OF BEST FIT

"Starling's journey is a step-by-step guide towards truth. An artist perpetually in search of empowerment, her pop vision is designed to provoke and inspire." CLASH

"You can’t spell Starling without the ‘Star’ quality she holds. With a falsetto tone to die for” 

THE RODEO MAG

Following on from her highly-praised comeback single “Cool Girl” earlier this year, her first piece of new material since a brief hiatus over the pandemic, British alt-pop artist Starling is back once again to unveil her uplifting, power-pop anthem “Queen”.

A dynamic, emotive piano-ballad, “Queen” showcases her raw, crystalline vocals from tenderly lows to soaring highs with lyrics that are sure to tug at heartstrings and empower throughout. Continuing to build upon the dynamic foundations of “Cool Girl”, her newest outing stands as one of her more impactful yet, as she readies herself to deliver her long-awaited new EP in the coming months.

Adding about the new single, she said, "Queen" is about giving up - that moment when you feel you can't go on any longer. An anthem, a reminder, a mantra that I didn't in fact need to "give up" I just needed to straighten my crown.

"I wrote it to do with being an artist - a part of me knew I had to continue my journey as an artist, but another part of me felt exhausted. 

"If you are at the "I haven't got it in me anymore" moment, and want to give up, in whichever area of your life. I wrote this for you. The truth is there are chapters in our life when we are being tested, and in the end, the winners are always the ones most brave"

Over recent months Starling has worked with a number of seasoned producers and collaborators in London, Dublin and LA (including Ollie Green, FlashThedeliveryGuy, Pearse McIntyre, Patch Boschell, Drew Louis and others) on songs that reflect her evolution as a young woman and female artist whose message is focused on empowering and uplifting her listeners.

Discovered by Massive Attack whilst working as a waitress in London, she has been championed by prestigious magazines and tastemakers including Wonderland, The Guardian, CLASH, The Line of Best Fit to name a few while her music has found its way onto over 18 Spotify 'New Music Friday' playlists across the globe.  Her sound, a blend of sophisticated/edgy pop with a message of courage and resilience, has already been compared to the likes of Ellie Goulding and Florence of Florence And The Machine.

With a stage presence often compared to Lorde, Starling's upcoming EP promises a collection of fiercely vibrant pop songs and content; all of which make the future very bright for Starling—a rising star with a powerful message. 

Beyond her music, Starling is a respected motivational speaker both within her music community (aptly named ‘Starlingsworld’) and within the London scene with a monthly podcast at Soho House, featuring conversations with industry luminaries like Sian Clifford from 'Fleabag'. 

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