Colin 
Isolabella has released her new single ‘Birthday Text’, a candid and emotionally open track rooted in a real moment of heartbreak. Written on her 22nd birthday, the song captures the jolt of receiving a “happy birthday” message from an ex after a period of no contact, reopening feelings that were never fully resolved.
‘Birthday Text’ tells its story without filters or distance. Isolabella wrote the song in the immediate aftermath of that moment, letting the emotion spill out as it arrived rather than shaping it later. The result feels unguarded and specific, documenting the mix of confusion, nostalgia, and vulnerability that comes with having old wounds unexpectedly reopened on a day meant for celebration.
The track was produced by Jack Segal during a single-day bedroom session, a setting that suits the song’s honesty and intimacy. Rather than chasing polish, the production keeps things close and personal, allowing Isolabella’s voice and lyric to remain front and centre. That simplicity gives the song its impact, keeping the focus on feeling rather than form.
Speaking about the song, Isolabella shared just how personal the release is. “I just wanna say that I’m actually so proud of this song because it is so me to the core,” she said. “I wrote it on my birthday last year and it kinda just poured out of me.” That sense of immediacy shapes every part of ‘Birthday Text’, from the conversational writing to the unforced delivery.
Originally, Isolabella did not plan to release the track at all. However, an early reaction changed her mind. “I originally wasn’t gonna release it but the first time I played it to my sister she used up a whole box of tissues,” she explained. “So I thought, well maybe someone else might need it too.” That instinct to share rather than protect the song has helped it find its audience.
A song shaped by community and connection
Before its official release, ‘Birthday Text’ found its first listeners through Isolabella’s fan community. She premiered the song during an exclusive Zoom call, giving her audience an early connection to the track. Since then, fans have played an active role in spreading the song, helping it gain traction on TikTok through shared clips and personal stories.
The accompanying music video leans into that same honesty. Featuring chaotic cake-smashing and unpolished moments, it mirrors the song’s emotional messiness rather than trying to clean it up. The visuals feel playful and raw at the same time, reinforcing the idea that heartbreak rarely arrives neatly packaged.
Sonically, ‘Birthday Text’ sits comfortably alongside artists like Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, and Noah Kahan, drawing on the same tradition of confessional songwriting and emotional clarity. Isolabella’s approach, however, feels distinctly her own. She does not dramatise the moment or search for resolution. Instead, she documents it as it happened, trusting that honesty to resonate.
Reflecting on the journey of the song, Isolabella summed it up simply. “So here we are six months later.” That understated ending mirrors the track itself, which finds meaning not in closure, but in sharing something real at the moment it mattered most.
‘Birthday Text’ is out now. You can follow Isolabella over on Instagram.