My math was just "teenage singer performs "feisty" female-identified song that was popular a few years before she was born", in which case I'm three years off.
― Halfway there but for you, Friday, 8 April 2022 21:16 (two years ago) link
Gotcha! Under the precision approach (which makes the passage of time feel even more extreme), it's like Gibson doing the Shirelles' "Dedicated to the One I Love."
― ass time permits (morrisp), Friday, 8 April 2022 22:18 (two years ago) link
on the ground report from the stage crew in Portland:
I've been working for 11 hours now...doors are in 30, we have 2 trusses to fly, drop silks to re-basket...and she's still rehearsing.
This is what occurs when it is the first show of the tour...
― thinkmanship (sleeve), Friday, 8 April 2022 22:20 (two years ago) link
Debbie Gibson covered the Five Satins' "In the Still of the Night" (orig 1956) in 1989.
― And liberty she pirouette (Sund4r), Friday, 8 April 2022 23:33 (two years ago) link
I uncomplicatedly love that Rodrigo is into "Seether"
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Saturday, 9 April 2022 03:25 (two years ago) link
if it wasn't clear, my c&p above is as much a tribute to Rodrigo's work ethic as it is the crew's
― thinkmanship (sleeve), Saturday, 9 April 2022 03:43 (two years ago) link
XP A real head would have covered "All Hail Me".
― Precious, Grace, Hill & Beard LTD. (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 9 April 2022 04:18 (two years ago) link
What I love about the “Seether” / “Complicated” covers is that yes they were big hits (and she’s a big hit artist, after all), but also they sound like her “voice” (or at least a voice not unlike hers)—if those songs didn’t exist, and she wrote & recorded them for her next album, it would feel natural. Playing old covers could have seemed too obvious and “on the nose,” but instead choosing those particular songs somehow feels like an ingenious fleshing-out of an aesthetic, it’s so perfect.
― ass time permits (morrisp), Saturday, 9 April 2022 05:07 (two years ago) link
(Also, while 90s/Y2K nostalgia is obviously big right now, it doesn’t feel like she’s chasing trends as much as embodying them.)
― ass time permits (morrisp), Saturday, 9 April 2022 05:34 (two years ago) link
I know it's not Team Dresch but "Seether" wasn't a pop hit in the way that "Complicated" or "Driver's Licence" were pop hits, was it? Actually seems like an interesting choice.
― And liberty she pirouette (Sund4r), Tuesday, 12 April 2022 14:28 (two years ago) link
no, seether was a niche modern rock radio hit, 'complicated' was a pretty massive pop hit.
― akm, Tuesday, 12 April 2022 14:36 (two years ago) link
let me know when she does a letters to cleo song
― akm, Tuesday, 12 April 2022 14:38 (two years ago) link
"Seether" was also a big MTV "hit"
― begrudgingly bound by duty of candor (morrisp), Tuesday, 12 April 2022 14:53 (two years ago) link
Sounds like Alanis showed up at Tuesday night’s show, and they did “You Oughta Know.”
― Bob Dylan's iconic Ray Ban sunglasses (morrisp), Friday, 27 May 2022 01:09 (two years ago) link
between bringing up Avril a few weeks ago and Alanis on Tuesday, she sure loves her Cancon icons
― Murgatroid, Friday, 27 May 2022 12:31 (two years ago) link
I like that she's using the fact that she only has like a half hour of songs as an excuse to deliver history-of-rock education to her teen fans instead of just turning in a short set
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Friday, 27 May 2022 12:49 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmvQXHoCoDM
― Les hommes de bonbons (cryptosicko), Thursday, 25 August 2022 05:05 (one year ago) link
Guess it was inevitable
― Porcine-lina of the Pig Oceans (morrisp), Thursday, 25 August 2022 05:06 (one year ago) link
(Cringe factor of that video is a solid 8.5)
― Porcine-lina of the Pig Oceans (morrisp), Thursday, 25 August 2022 05:30 (one year ago) link
Jabba and Leia vibes
― alpine static, Thursday, 25 August 2022 05:34 (one year ago) link
I think it's cool she's offering her forthcoming single in CD single format (in addition to 7")
― Day 1 fan (morrisp), Tuesday, 13 June 2023 18:58 (one year ago) link
reasonably priced as well! fully expected to see it be $10 for the CD too.
― Maxmillion D. Boosted (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 13 June 2023 19:11 (one year ago) link
haha, i just lol'd at "Jabba and Leia vibes" before realizing it was me who wrote it.
i am so funny! (and mean.)
― alpine static, Tuesday, 13 June 2023 21:41 (one year ago) link
I mentioned that line to a few folks IRL at the time (citing you as "someone online"), and it got some good laughs.
― Day 1 fan (morrisp), Tuesday, 13 June 2023 21:48 (one year ago) link
tbf, i am someone online
― alpine static, Tuesday, 13 June 2023 21:55 (one year ago) link
anyway, i am flattered of course
back on topic: pretty stoked to hear new music from OR. i don't feel skeptical that she can do it again, though i feel like that would be a reasonable way to feel (and i have felt that way before in what feel like similar-ish circumstances).
― alpine static, Tuesday, 13 June 2023 21:56 (one year ago) link
When I saw the title, a tiny part of me hoped that it was a Sebadoh cover.
― Day 1 fan (morrisp), Tuesday, 13 June 2023 22:03 (one year ago) link
New album, Guts, out Sept. 8
(Is it just me, or is there a slight Pettibon influence in this t-shirt design: https://store.oliviarodrigo.com/products/guts-cd-vampire-t-shirt-boxset)
― Bittern Storm Over My Hammy (morrisp), Monday, 26 June 2023 17:20 (eleven months ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlPNh_PBZb4
― abcfsk, Friday, 30 June 2023 04:27 (eleven months ago) link
Song is good! I had (wrongly) predicted it would be a banger; was misled at first into thinking it was a ballad... and it turned out to be a hybrid deal.
It reminds me of a Jim Steinman joint – especially when it kicks into that final section.
― Bittern Storm Over My Hammy (morrisp), Friday, 30 June 2023 04:32 (eleven months ago) link
(I was afraid the “vampire” lyrical conceit would be corny & overdone; but if anything, it feels a little underdeveloped… and the “sold me for parts” line feels like a weirdly mixed metaphor? Maybe you’re meant to think of body parts…)
― Bittern Storm Over My Hammy (morrisp), Friday, 30 June 2023 06:03 (eleven months ago) link
The little mall-EDM drop is a perfect bit of sonic branding
― Bittern Storm Over My Hammy (morrisp), Friday, 30 June 2023 06:24 (eleven months ago) link
She sings “dream crusher” in the clean version. That’s pretty good, I thought they’d just drop out the f-word.
― Bittern Storm Over My Hammy (morrisp), Sunday, 2 July 2023 02:03 (eleven months ago) link
"Vampire' is great, can't wait for this album
― Bee OK, Sunday, 2 July 2023 05:04 (eleven months ago) link
V good song
― abcfsk, Sunday, 2 July 2023 15:33 (eleven months ago) link
The added urgency of the drums towards the end seals the deal
― abcfsk, Sunday, 2 July 2023 15:34 (eleven months ago) link
I made a thread for the new album (big achievement, I know): Olivia Rodrigo - Guts (Sept. 2023)
― Nonhuman biologics enthusiast (morrisp), Wednesday, 2 August 2023 01:50 (ten months ago) link
As great at Guts is, there’s something about going back to Sour… it just has that OG emo flava. Like your favorite band when they were young and just blowing up. I guess I “appreciate” it even more now, in a way…(Listening to it also gives me a “time-and-place” sense memory of the summer of 2020… which is obv a weird moment to feel any type of nostalgia for.)
― cellaring potential (morrisp), Wednesday, 31 January 2024 06:00 (four months ago) link
Whoops… I’m being told in my earpiece that the album came out in 2021. My sense of time is messed up!
― cellaring potential (morrisp), Wednesday, 31 January 2024 07:15 (four months ago) link
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/olivia-rodrigo-guts-tour-reproductive-rights-fund-4-good-1235614854/
“The fund will directly support community-based nonprofits that champion things like girls’ education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence,” continued the “Vampire” singer, noting that Fund 4 Good tables with resources for fans will be set up at all of her Guts tour stops. Rodrigo also reminded fans that a portion of the proceeds from her ticket sales will go toward the Fund 4 Good, as well as the National Network of Abortion Funds in North America. “Thank you so much for supporting this cause that I care so deeply about,” she added. “I can’t wait to see you all on tour.”
Rodrigo also reminded fans that a portion of the proceeds from her ticket sales will go toward the Fund 4 Good, as well as the National Network of Abortion Funds in North America. “Thank you so much for supporting this cause that I care so deeply about,” she added. “I can’t wait to see you all on tour.”
Your move, T-Swizzle.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 26 February 2024 21:35 (three months ago) link
Opening night of her tour sounds like it was pretty cool (here's a somewhat floridly written review).
― Sony's Sports Walkman Universe (morrisp), Monday, 26 February 2024 21:48 (three months ago) link
(Points off for the writer coyly hinting at a potential hidden message in song sequence... it displeases me for the spectre of Taylor to seep into every corner, as if it's always a necessary angle... no offense, Josh! :-P)
― Sony's Sports Walkman Universe (morrisp), Monday, 26 February 2024 21:53 (three months ago) link
he said he saw a dad with a ‘Dad Idea, Right?’ shirt on.
Levelled-up Dad, right there.
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 26 February 2024 22:37 (three months ago) link
What in God’s name do you people hear in this generic shitmusic? Just the blandest pop music I’ve heard in quite some time with high school poetry lyrics. Granted I’ve only heard the “You’re a… dreamcrusher” one and “Get Him Back”, but still. WORST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST EVER OF THE DECADE EVER.
― Mr. Snrub, Thursday, 29 February 2024 01:44 (three months ago) link
Those capital letters are cute
― poppers fueled buttsex crescendo (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 29 February 2024 01:57 (three months ago) link
Go Girl!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/olivia-rodrigo-hands-out-condoms-morning-after-pills-guts-tour-1235851618/
In a social media post, a fan who attended the St. Louis tour stop shared a photo of two emergency contraceptive pill boxes. On top of them was a purple, square sticker that read, “Funding abortions? It’s a good idea, right?” seemingly a reference to Rodrigo’s song, “bad idea right?”In addition to providing contraceptives at her shows, the singer-songwriter also has National Network of Abortion Funds tables set up at each tour location.
In addition to providing contraceptives at her shows, the singer-songwriter also has National Network of Abortion Funds tables set up at each tour location.
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Thursday, 14 March 2024 15:23 (three months ago) link
...or not.
https://variety.com/2024/music/news/olivia-rodrigo-abortion-funds-not-allowed-distribute-plan-b-condom-1235943079/
Organizers tell Variety that after widespread media attention, local abortion funds were told Thursday afternoon that they were no longer allowed to hand out free emergency birth control pills and other reproductive health resources at the concerts.According to three sources at local abortion funds, that decision came from Rodrigo’s team and was relayed over Slack by the National Network of Abortion Funds, which partnered with the pop star to set up booths at each of her North American tour stops. Jade Hurley, the communications manager for the DC Abortion Fund, says the NNAF said Rodrigo’s team preferred they no longer pass out lubrication, condoms and Plan B because “children are present at the concerts.”“The reality is that youth have sex, and youth need access to birth control and emergency contraception,” Hurley tells Variety over the phone. “What we’re doing is completely legal in all 50 states.”A representative for Rodrigo did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.
According to three sources at local abortion funds, that decision came from Rodrigo’s team and was relayed over Slack by the National Network of Abortion Funds, which partnered with the pop star to set up booths at each of her North American tour stops. Jade Hurley, the communications manager for the DC Abortion Fund, says the NNAF said Rodrigo’s team preferred they no longer pass out lubrication, condoms and Plan B because “children are present at the concerts.”
“The reality is that youth have sex, and youth need access to birth control and emergency contraception,” Hurley tells Variety over the phone. “What we’re doing is completely legal in all 50 states.”
A representative for Rodrigo did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 16 March 2024 00:29 (two months ago) link