silent treatment is a useful starting point if you are discovering Freya Skye beyond her screen work. The original single, its later place on stardust and the official London performance are related releases, but their dates and purposes are different.
This guide brings together the original release information, the songwriting credits named by her label and the official versions you can follow. It also separates the song's public explanation from speculation about who might have inspired it.
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silent treatment at a Glance
| Artist | Freya Skye |
| Original single | December 2, 2025, as listed by Apple Music |
| Label | Hollywood Records |
| Writers named by the label | Freya Skye, Max Margolis and Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons |
| Related release | stardust EP |
| Official live version | Stars Align Tour: Live from London |
The single's date is the release date of the song. A later upload of a video or a performance does not move that original date forward.
The Original Release and the Later Video Uploads
The US Apple Music single listing dates the release to December 2, 2025 and identifies Hollywood Records as the recording's label. That is the release to look for if your question is when the song first came out.
The official channel also carries a video titled Freya Skye — silent treatment, uploaded on February 4, 2026. Its description points listeners to stardust. That later upload is useful for watching or listening on YouTube; it is not the first release date.
| Version or listing | Date being described | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Original single | December 2, 2025 | Original release information and the single recording |
| Official channel video | February 4, 2026 upload | The official YouTube presentation linked below |
| Live from London | April 8, 2026 upload | A separately identified filmed live performance |
Video upload dates describe publication on YouTube, not the date the concert was filmed.
If you save a version to a playlist, check its full title and artist. A short clip, fan edit, cover or live recording may lead you to a different presentation from the original single. The official links here make that comparison easier.
The Songwriting Credits
Hollywood Records' April 7, 2026 announcement names Freya Skye, Max Margolis and Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons as the song's writers.
Those are songwriting credits. The people who make a video, mix a recording or film a performance have different roles, so a credit found under a video should be read with its role attached. This guide does not convert a filming credit into a songwriting or production credit.
To explore how this song sits alongside the rest of the release, follow the stardust tracklist and editions guide. For a broader introduction spanning other releases, use our editorial Freya Skye listening guide.
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What Freya Has Publicly Said About the Song
In the label's December 2025 release announcement, Freya described writing about the hurt of someone close becoming absent. That public explanation gives the song context without identifying a private person. Read the label's release archive for the attributed statement.
As an editorial reading, the title makes the lack of a reply the centre of the story: the listener is left with uncertainty rather than a clear ending. That interpretation does not establish a real person's identity, a relationship timeline or the circumstances behind every line.
You can follow the artist's own published description and listen to the recording without treating a comment thread as confirmation. Questions about the music are better answered by the credited release and official performance than by trying to attach the song to a rumour.
Watch the Official Channel Video
This is the official channel upload titled silent treatment. The separate live-performance link in the next section is labelled with its own source and date.
For streaming services, start with the single listing or the listening links in the official video's description. Your local catalogue may present releases differently; check the version title before saving it.
The Live from London Performance
The official Stars Align Tour: Live from London performance was uploaded on April 8, 2026. The label identifies the filmed series with O2 Forum Kentish Town. It is not footage of the November 8 or November 9 Brixton shows.
When you compare a studio presentation with a concert film, listen for the lead vocal, how the arrangement is presented and the audience's role. Those are useful listening questions; this guide does not claim to have measured differences in pitch, tempo or the full running order of the show.
For planning another date, use our Freya Skye setlist guide. An official performance demonstrates that version of a song, not a promise that it will appear in the same position at every concert.
Where to Go After silent treatment
If this was your first Freya track, try the wider stardust release, then move to bad taste and its official video for a later single. These guides explain the releases separately instead of presenting every upload as part of the same edition.
Heading to a show? Choose the date in upcoming concerts, then follow its individual venue guide. The listening material here is a way into the music; the venue and ticket links answer the practical questions about your own visit.
FAQs
When was silent treatment first released?
The US Apple Music single listing gives December 2, 2025. The February 2026 official video upload and April 2026 London upload are later publications, not the original single date.
Who wrote silent treatment?
Hollywood Records names Freya Skye, Max Margolis and Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons as the songwriters.
Is silent treatment connected to stardust?
Yes. The official channel presentation links to the stardust EP. The original single predates that later EP context.
Is Live from London footage of the November 2026 Brixton shows?
No. The official video was uploaded on April 8, 2026; the label identifies the filmed series with O2 Forum Kentish Town, rather than the later Brixton dates.
Who is the song about?
The label publishes Freya’s explanation about someone close becoming absent, but that statement does not identify a private individual. This guide does not assign the song to a rumoured relationship.
Does the London video confirm the setlist at my show?
It documents that performance of the song. It does not guarantee the running order, arrangement or song selection at another concert.
Sources and review
Primary sources checked November 5, 2026. This is an independent editorial guide.