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Olivia Rodrigo is stealing the show

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Olivia Rodrigo puts out new album, “GUTS,” creating her popularity to grow once again.

With a compelling blend of heartbreak anthems to chart-topping melodies, Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated new album, “GUTS,” has captured the hearts and souls of a generation through her music, bringing her into the spotlight in the music industry.
After releasing her “Sour” album, Rodrigo shows raw emotions. The same goes for her new album. All of her songs talk about her relationships with other people in her life. They share the feeling of being drained, used, consumed and exhausted by someone who takes more than they give. From tragedy to empowerment, her lyrics make her listeners feel understood.
Social media is another way Rodrigo connects with her followers. She does this by posting behind-the-scenes videos and photos from her rehearsals and performances, allowing her to foster and build on her community’s tie-ins with her, her music and each other.
From the teen angst to romantic and platonic relationships, her fans are able to empathize with her content. Rodrigo serves as a musical refuge for her fans, offering a soundtrack to their lives and a reminder that they are not alone in their feelings and experiences.
The “Sour” and “GUTS” offer unique styles in Rodrigo’s music. “Sour” is more emotional, while “GUTS” can be viewed as more upbeat. Even though both of these albums are related to the same topic, relationships, they are interpreted completely differently.
For this reason, many are excited about her tour that is going along with her new album, “GUTS.” On Sept. 13, Rodrigo announced that she will be going on a world tour, making her listeners desire to go through the roof for tickets and the heartfelt music along with it.
From listening to her widely known debut single, “Driver’s License,” to her newest hit, “Vampire,” Rodrigo can be loved by many people, young and old. She is a sensational songwriter who loves all her fans.
After Rodrigo became an icon in music, it is obvious that she has changed the views and lives of her crowd. Her new album resonates with her fans, evoking a powerful emotional connection with their life experiences. Her lyrics, joined with soulful melodies, have the ability to take the listeners on a joyride away from reality.

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Anna Vitiello
Anna Vitiello, Staff Writer
Hey, my name is Anna Vitiello. I'm a sophomore, and this is my first year writing for staff. Outside of Journalism, I play baritone and trombone in the EMHS band, along with the sophomore representative for Key Club. I am very excited to be part of the Ruff Draft, and can't wait to continue for years to come!