Listen to Olivia Rodrigo’s New Song “Serena Joy”
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Key Points:
- Olivia Rodrigo debuted her new song "Serena Joy" at a limited-edition CD release event in Tustin, California, and has now made it available for streaming to a wider audience.
- The song is named after a character from Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale, exploring themes of societal ignorance and complicity in a patriarchal regime.
- "Serena Joy" marks a thematic shift from Rodrigo’s previous album, focusing on broader social issues rather than personal relationships, while maintaining a Peter Hook-inspired bass line.
- The song’s release precedes Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival on August 29 in Irvine, with proceeds benefiting Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights, featuring artists like Bikini Kill and Stevie Nicks.
- Later this year, Rodrigo will embark on the Unraveled Tour with supporting acts including Grace Ives, Wolf Alice, and others, continuing to share her narrative of love and loss globally.
