Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders

Olivia Rodrigo and the Year of the Girl

Sep 8, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo, surprise breakout artist of 2021, is discussed by Sam and Lindsay Zoladz. Topics include Olivia's dualities, inspirations from Alanis Morisette to Taylor Swift, and the strong presence of women and girls in pop culture this year.

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Olivia Rodrigo

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Quick takeaways

Olivia Rodrigo's music resonates with listeners due to its raw and relatable lyrics that capture the complexities of love and heartbreak in a generation of young people navigating relationships.

Through her unique blend of genres and emotional range, Olivia Rodrigo showcases her ability to express the struggles and experiences of being a young woman, infusing her music with her own identity and perspective.

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Olivia Rodrigo's Rise to Stardom

Olivia Rodrigo quickly gained popularity with her breakout hit 'Driver's License,' capturing the attention of listeners around the world. Her sudden rise to fame reflected the power of social media and the ability to go viral virtually overnight. The success of her debut album 'Sour' solidified her status as a rising star in the music industry. With its raw and relatable lyrics, the album resonated with a generation of young listeners navigating the complexities of love and heartbreak.

Introduction

2min

Olivia Rodrigo's Rise in the Music Industry

13min

Olivia Rodrigo, Online Scams, and Travel Experiences

3min

Olivia Rodrigo: A 'Lowercase Girl with Caps Lock Feelings'

8min

Comparing Olivia Rodrigo to Alanis Morissette and Taylor Swift

5min

Olivia Rodrigo's Influence from Taylor Swift

12min

Acknowledgments, Promotions, and Sponsor Ads

3min

As Olivia Rodrigo releases Guts, we take stock of the singer-songwriter who seemed to come out of nowhere, fully realized as an artist, back in 2021. How did Olivia surprise us so much before, and can she repeat her success a second time? Sam chats with Lindsay Zoladz, pop music critic at The New York Times, about the dualities of Olivia Rodrigo: She's an artist who is both quiet and loud, young and old at heart, and a former Disney child star whose lyrics are a gut punch. We also trace her inspirations from Alanis Morisette to Taylor Swift and explore why we can't get enough of Olivia's music in a year that's seen the pop culture power of women and girls.

ICYMI, Sam is guest hosting on Vox’s daily news show Today, Explained this week. Listen at https://bit.ly/texwsam.

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