Olivia Rodrigo has released a new preview of her next album of unreleased songs “Guts”, which will be released on September 8, two and a half years after her dazzling debut with “Sour”. After “Vampire” was chosen as the precursor single of the pop star’s new recording project, which attracted the attention of insiders and fans from all over the world, resurrecting – a little nostalgically – that 90s pop rock that led to the success of Elastica, Veruca Salt and Liz Fair, new single “Bad idea, right?” is out today. The song is accompanied by a corresponding video directed by Petra Collins, who has already signed the videos “Good 4 U” and “Vampire” for Olivia Rodrigo (her portfolio also includes videos of Carly Rae Jepsen, Lil Yacha, Selena Gomez). and Cardi B).
The video begins with images of the singer in the bathroom at a party with Petra Collins herself, Madison Hu, Tate McRae and Iris Apatow, her friends, discussing meeting up with her ex. At the end of the clip, a pop star will join him. But it’s not what you think.
Now the anticipation for “Guts” is growing.
The “Sour”-related world tour ended a year ago when his room-pop music transcended that dimension to conquer the club and arena scenes with roughly fifty concerts on both sides of the Atlantic (he also arrived in Italy for the only date organized by Fabrique in Milan last June), the 20-year-old American singer-songwriter immediately returned to work. Always at her side is Daniel Nigro, the producer who has already created the sound of “Sour”, this alternative songwriting between pop and pop punk that combines irresistible choruses and intimate lyrics, has allowed Olivia Rodrigo to become a new benchmark in the world. pop. “This album represents the struggles of adulthood and trying to figure out who I am at this point in my life. It seems to me that ten years have passed between the ages of 18 and 20. It was a very stressful time of hardship and change. I think it’s a natural part of growing up and I hope the album reflects that,” she teases.