Music analysis: Olivia Rodrigo’s duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith
Olivia Rodrigo had fans going wild last weekend by duetting with The Cure’s Robert Smith. With her new album coming out on June 12, the internet has a lot to discuss, and Music News Blitz’s Charlotte Cave explains why.
Olivia fans have been fed recently.
With her new album release only a few days away, the singer took everyone by storm last weekend at Primavera Sound Festival when she debuted her song titled ‘what's wrong with me?’ from the upcoming album with none other than The Cure’s Robert Smith.
Why has this got fans going crazy, and what can we expect from this new album?
Why is this collaboration so special?
Fans have been buzzing with discussions online since the iconic duet last weekend.
With Rodrigo's new album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ dropping on June 12, a lot of buzz has been surrounding her.
But what makes this any different from an average musician collaboration?
Rodrigo has made her love for The Cure’s own Robert Smith well known throughout her career, and now, having officially collaborated with this track on such an anticipated album, fans' reactions couldn't have been better.
This is her first-ever studio collaboration, another reason it’s such a big deal.
Rodrigo’s reaction has been nothing but excitement. She noted on a podcast that Smith is “everything” to her, and described herself as “over the moon” in Barcelona before performing the groundbreaking duet.
Rodrigo and Smith's friendship has been long-lasting. His surprise performance at her set last year in Glastonbury was a defining moment, and for them to have an official collaboration now seems like a dream come true for her and her fans.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Music news: Olivia Rodrigo returns with third album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ out this week
The internet's reaction
The internet has been going wild since this duet, with both Rodrigo’s and Smith’s fanbases expressing excitement.
Some have noted that this song has given them “goosebumps” and the performance “brought them to tears”.
For fans on both sides, this seems extremely meaningful for them.
For both artists to be from different genres and timelines in the music industry, performing together has been a truly groundbreaking moment.
Perfect Timing
This surprise duet could not have come at a better time.
The performance of ‘what's wrong with me’ has already sparked major fireworks, and the album is set to live up to the anticipation.
Rodrigo has already officially released two songs from the album — ‘drop dead’ and ‘the cure’ — with both songs becoming major hits and securing No.1 spots globally.
In May, she also surprised fans by singing ‘begged’ on Saturday Night Live, another track from her album which once again received stunned reviews from fans.
So with four songs performed, and two released, this album has been in the spotlight for a while, and it's safe to say its release will be ‘the cure’ fans need for their excitement.
After the album drop, Rodrigo will commence her world tour set to run from September 2026 until mid 2027.
Overall, it's looking like a very good year to be an Olivia fan.
READ NEXT: Music analysis: Has social media created a new type of pop star?
