Cruel World...So It Ends (Deluxe)

Cruel World is Holly Humberstone's second studio album, released through Polydor on 10 April 2026 and produced by Rob Milton.^[1] Written across sessions from 2023 to 2025, it moves from the anxiety of her debut toward steadier, more upbeat pop, with themes of belonging, repair and discipline.^[1]

Reviews were generally positive, with Rolling Stone UK awarding five stars.^[1] The deluxe edition, Cruel World...So It Ends, was announced for 13 November 2026 with five new tracks, led by the single "Too Cute To Be Lonely." Humberstone describes the new material as a continuation of the album's fairytale story.^[2]