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Olivia Rodrigo Tried Writing Love Songs. Then Life Got Messy.

May 31, 2026·1h 29m·6-min readconversationalmusic
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Olivia Rodrigo joins the New York Times' Popcast to discuss her upcoming album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, delving into her songwriting evolution, the emotional narrative of the record, and her artistic influences. The conversation explores how love, self-discovery, and pu

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