J. Cubbin returns with his third single Something to Give.
The song was born from a skin cancer scare. The opening guitar idea came from a moment of fear and hope, and ended up inspiring the lyrics that followed. The song leans into a longing for the weightless wonder of youth and past experiences, while also accepting that life keeps moving if you’ve got the hunger and attitude to lean into it.
Like his earlier singles Send Me Up and One More Shot, Something to Give sits in that hopeful major key space that J. Cubbin naturally creates with his melodies and grounded guitar work. He teams up again with producer Will Henderson to tell the story of a life that still has plenty of living left in it.
Something to Give is J. Cubbin’s most complete single so far. It’s set to inspire and excite listeners when it releases in early 2026, and it already has strong early hype on social media.
J. Cubbin is an artist from Auckland who blends his love of high energy rock and soaring melodies with contemporary pop production and subtle nods to country storytelling. His lyrics express a strong sense of self discovery and growth, and he leans into more hopeful song ideas after learning that life is too short to stay focused on the negative.
With a love for powerful melodies that push his vocal range, J. Cubbin is a force in the New Zealand music scene without being overly abrasive in the space. A voice that deserves to be heard for its sweet, honest nature and raw sincerity.
Available on all digital platforms now, including Spotify.
