Local up-and-coming pop sensation Connor Austin steps into a sharper, more self-assured chapter of his artistry as he drops his catchy new single ‘She Can’t Be Friends’.
Rather than framing the song as a breakup, Austin explores the emotional disconnect that occurs when one person believes a relationship is becoming more, while the other never felt the same spark. The result is a tension that feels unavoidable and unresolved — a friendship stretched past its breaking point.
The track balances vulnerability with restraint, capturing the confusion that follows blurred boundaries and mismatched expectations. There’s no villain here, just two people experiencing the same connection through very different emotional lenses. That imbalance ultimately makes returning to “just friends” impossible.
‘She Can’t Be Friends’ comes hot off the heels of Connor’s previous single ‘Kissed Her Again’ which was some of his best work to date. Still bubbling under the radar, Connor Austin has the potential to become a major South African pop export – and we’re excited to see what he drops next. In the meantime, we’ll have this one on repeat.
Listen to ‘She Can’t Be Friends’ below and read more music news here.
