Olivia Rodrigo chalks out the evolution of her career
Los Angeles, June 23
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo is in the middle of a meaningful pursuit. The singer has shared that she is trying to establish "what type of artist" she wants to be.
The 23-year-old singer has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, but Olivia admits that she's still learning about herself on a personal and professional level, reports 'Female First UK'.
The brunette beauty, who released 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love', her latest album, earlier this month, told Pitchfork, "I've had to reckon with exactly what type of artist I want to be, and I think as I get older and my brain gets more developed, it becomes a little clearer, but I just think I'm maybe not that type of artiste".
She further mentioned, "There's certain times where I really envy that ability to just be so present in the zeitgeist and make the thing that people want, that is, like, so consumable. There's such an art to that, and I appreciate that, but I don't think that I've ever been really good at it".
As per 'Female First UK', Olivia insists she doesn't chase chart success. Instead, the singer wants to make music that she feels "proud" of.
She said, "I try to keep that at the forefront of things, I'd so much rather make a record that told a story that I was really, really proud of that said something that I was dying to get off my chest. But the ultimate goal is to make something you're proud of, everything else sort of feels hollow if you don't have that".
Meanwhile, Olivia recently shared that she feels like she's the "best version" of herself in London.
— IANS
Reader Comments
True artists evolve, but Olivia needs to be careful—being 'proud' of your work is important, but if you ignore what listeners want completely, you might lose touch. Look at how Indian musicians balance classical roots with pop—there's a middle path. Hope she finds hers.
As someone who's followed her since High School Musical, I appreciate her growth. She's only 23 and already thinking about legacy—that's mature. But chasing 'pride' over charts? In today's streaming world, that's a risky game. Hope she doesn't overthink it.
Love that she's being introspective! In India, we often pressure artists to conform to 'one style' forever, but growth is natural. Her admitting she's not sure what type of artist she wants to be is actually brave. Can't wait to see her next phase—maybe some Indian influences? 😄
She's like many young Indian artists I know—trying to balance artistic integrity with commercial success. But let's be real: her 'Drivers License' was a global phenomenon. She can afford to experiment now! More power to her for wanting to tell stories that matter.
Olivia is a breath of fresh air in pop. Her saying 'everything feels hollow if you don't have pride in what you create' resonates so much. We need more artists like her in the West who value substance. Reminds me of some of our indie musicians in India who stay true to their roots.
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