Olivia Rodrigo takes on oppression with her latest surprise single.
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has officially released her politically-charged track ‘Serena Joy’ on streaming platforms, following a limited-edition CD run that sold out instantly.
The song, inspired by Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale character Serena Joy Waterford, critiques oppressive systems and those who enable them.
Rodrigo recorded the track during sessions for her critically acclaimed third album but left it off the final tracklist.
Proceeds support the Daisy Chain Fields Fund, tied to her upcoming festival. The artist embarks on her ‘Unraveled’ world tour next month, with Ticketmaster recently cracking down on tout-purchased tickets.
With ‘Serena Joy,’ Rodrigo proves once again she’s unafraid to blend activism with art, delivering a haunting warning about complicity and consequence.
