Lennon Stella is finally back, and her return feels completely earned. It’s been six long years since her debut album Three. Two. One. dropped, but the Canadian singer-songwriter has returned with “Unforgivable Things” the lead single off her upcoming sophomore LP, Sleeping Lion (arriving October 23, 2026, via Records / Columbia).

If this track is any sign of where she’s heading, the pop landscape is about to get a lot more honest.

Breaking Down the Meaning of “Unforgivable Things”

Co-written with Simon Wilcox and Ryan Raines, “Unforgivable Things” avoids glossing over heartbreak. Instead, it dives right into the gut-wrenching reality of a relationship dragging out its dying breath.

The song zeros in on that specific kind of cruelty where a partner is too cowardly to just walk away, opting instead to slowly sabotage things through passive manipulation. Lines like, “It’s not sticking in the knife, it’s when you’re twisting it,” capture that suffocating feeling of being strung along by someone who refuses to be honest.

A Raw, Indie-leaning Sonic Shift

Musically, Stella stepped away from high-gloss pop formulas for this era. Working with indie-folk favorite Andy Shauf—who produced the track and layered in subtle clarinet textures alongside Stella on guitar—the song leans into a warm, stripped-back, organic space.

Stella has spoken candidly about how taking a multi-year break allowed the industry pressure to fade away, letting her love for writing music return on her own terms. That freedom bleeds into the track; it doesn’t sound engineered for a viral moment; it sounds like an artist simply telling the truth.

What to Expect From Sleeping Lion

“Unforgivable Things” serves as the opening door to a 12-track project exploring deep interpersonal flaws and emotional accountability.

• Album Title: Sleeping Lion

• Release Date: October 23, 2026

• Key Tracks to Watch: Comedy Show, Beginner’s Mind, Porcelain, and Smartest Person in the Room

The official music video, co-directed by Stella and Adam Alonzo, is out now. Stream the single, add it to your rotation, and get ready for Sleeping Lion to drop this fall.