GUTS: Olivia Rodrigo's long-awaited second album is finally here. A mix of songs that capture the entire spectrum of human feeling with sounds that seek to bring order to the chaos of sudden fame at a young age
After the success of drivers license and her first album SOUR, Olivia Rodrigo became a leading figure in the music world, captivating a variety of audiences with her authenticity and raw emotions. She won 3 Grammy Awards for her debut: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Now, Rodrigo is back and she looks to ignite the music world again with her second album, GUTS.
Vampire, the inceptive single from her latest album is a pop-rock composition driven by piano, electric guitar and synthesisers, and dominated the charts in the UK, USA, Australia and Europe upon its release in June 2023. Olivia said of her reasoning for picking vampires as the lead single, “felt like an evolution — in a good way that wasn't too stark".
With the release of GUTS, fans are eager to see how she continues to evolve as an artist.
This project promises to showcase more layers of her artistry, revealing more of her personal and musical journey.
In short, Olívia Rodrigo’s universe is a vivid representation of Generation Z, embracing authenticity and deep emotions that resonate with today’s youth. Her musical and cultural impact continues to grow, and the release of GUTS is sure to be an exciting milestone in her career.
According to Rodrigo herself, this album is "about the pains of growing up and trying to discover who I am at this point in my life. I feel like I grew up 10 years between the ages of 18 and 20; it was such an intense period of awkwardness and change. I think that's just a natural part of growing up, and I hope the album reflects that."