Daisy Peacock’s new single Girlbestfriend marks a vibrant return for the rising indie-pop artist, delivering a witty, hook-filled anthem that blends eye-rolling frustration with sparkling pop charm. Out now, the track distils a very relatable first year university experience; falling for a boy who “totally isn’t still hung up on his girl best friend”, until, of course, he is. Written back in 2022 and produced by Jamie Sellers, the song channels Peacock’s moment of revelation into a sharp, playful burst of catharsis.
Peacock’s storytelling has always been rooted in honesty, and here she leans fully into her flair for turning real-life chaos into irresistible pop. Growing up in Sheffield, she absorbed a wide spectrum of influences, but it was her love of creative writing and the 2010s wave of female singer-songwriters that led her toward guitar-driven confessional pop. Now based in Birmingham, she continues to carve out a lane for herself alongside the bold, emotionally charged output of artists like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and newer names such as Chloe Slater and Nieve Ella.
Since debuting with You Don’t Want Me Enough in 2023, a track that earned her top 10 accolades from both Song Academy’s Young Songwriter Competition and Citrus Records’ Songs of the Year, Peacock has steadily built momentum. She’s supported acts including Alfie Jukes, daydreamers, and Blondes, taken to festival stages at YNOT and her beloved hometown festival Tramlines, and earned attention from BBC Introducing and Counteract Magazine.
With Girlbestfriend, Daisy Peacock proves once again why she’s becoming one of indie-pop’s most exciting voices: sharp, self-aware, and endlessly fun. It’s a track that stings, sparkles, and ultimately empowers, exactly the kind of song she was born to write.