Olivia Rodrigo previews new album rooted in jealousy and longing
Olivia Rodrigo previews new album rooted in jealousy and longing
Rodrigo teases a third album packed with 'sad love songs,' inspired by her first big‑girl relationship and due June 12.
Olivia Rodrigo has offered a clearer glimpse of what her forthcoming album will sound like, saying it centers on the feelings of jealousy and longing that emerged from her first “big girl” relationship. The singer described the project as experimental and filled with sad love songs, and announced the third studio effort, You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love, is set to arrive via Geffen on June 12. The release follows her critically acclaimed debut Sour (2021) and its well-received successor Guts (2023). She has already headlined major stages, including a Pyramid Stage set at Glastonbury 2025 where she welcomed a surprise guest, Robert Smith of The Cure. Her remarks confirm fans can expect a deeply personal collection drawn from early romance and the complexities of joy and heartache alike.
In a conversation with Audacy Check In, Rodrigo explained that the challenge of this album was to write romantic songs that feel positive while still acknowledging the real negatives of relationships, such as longing and jealousy. She described the process as a deliberate effort to capture happiness in song, even as she explores the tougher emotions that come with commitment. While she hasn’t publicly confirmed details about her partner, reports have linked her romantically to actor Louis Partridg.
