Olivia Rodrigo surprise-released her new song “Serena Joy” Friday via a limited-edition CD single sold exclusively at an indie record shop closest to her upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival. Tustin, California’s Analog Music Shop — located 7.5 miles from Irvine’s Great Park, where Daisy Chain Fields will be held next weekend — announced on social media Friday that Rodrigo had provided 500 CD copies of her Handmaid’s Tale-inspired new song to the store, Variety reported; by Friday night, the shop sold all copies had sold out. And the best part… She’s giving it to us 3 DAYS before anyone else can hear it.
More than anything, we’re grateful for what this represents: An artist building a stage for women in music and raising funds for women and girls. An artist willing to support a local independent record store. And a hometown getting to be part of something really special.
That means a lot to us.” “Serena Joy” was among the tracks Rodrigo recorded for her recent LP You Look Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, but it ultimately didn’t make the final cut. Trending Stories Reggie Watts Is a Prominent Ketamine Advocate. Was It His Ex’s ‘Undoing’?
Natalie Harps’ Gushing Letters to Trump Paint a Disturbing Portrait of Their Dynamic Dolly Parton Shares Health Update With Fans: 'I'm Still Healin,' I’m Still Workin'' Buckcherry Members 'Unharmed' After Tour Bus Involved in Tragic 'Multi-Vehicle Accident' “I actually really love [‘Serena Joy’]. It didn’t fit on the album,” Rodrigo told Etalk. But I hope that it’ll be a part of something else down the line.” While Rodrigo hasn’t commented on the limited edition release, Analog Record Shop alluded to “Serena Joy” receiving a wider digital release on Monday.
Extract — continue reading at the source.
