Olivia Rodrigo Talks Stardom in New Interview
Olivia Rodrigo, the chart-topping singer-songwriter, recently participated in an unexpected format for her interview with W Magazine: ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response).
Whispering into a microphone and sharing her thoughts on everything from the creative process to the success of her second album, GUTS, the singer brought fans into her world in a soothing yet intimate way.
The “Vampire” performer started the interview by discussing performing in the Philippines for her “GUTS World Tour.” It was the singer’s first time in the Philippines, a momentous occasion given her half-Filipino heritage. “I played a show there, and it was the biggest show of my career. Filipino people are incredible singers,” she nostalgically reflected.
"My family on my dad's side is Filipino. Just a month ago I got the opportunity to go for the first time. I played a show there and it was the biggest show of my career. […] Filipino people are incredible singers."
— Olivia Rodrigo Philippines (@OliviaRodrigoPH) November 4, 2024
| Olivia via W Magazine pic.twitter.com/2KIA9yoyFK
The concert was also a momentous occasion for her as an activist. She donated all tour proceeds from that concert to Jhpiego, a nonprofit organization for women’s healthcare.
The interview then shifted to discuss her inspiration for GUTS. She asserted, “I knew I wanted the album to be called GUTS even before all of the songs were written. I wrote this […] song called ‘Hate Your GUTS’ that didn’t make it to the album, but I really liked the way GUTS rolled off the tongue.”
She hinted that her third album could follow the same four-letter format as GUTS and SOUR, an exciting teaser for fans.
Olivia Rodrigo hints #OR3 in her ASMR video!
— Olivia Rodrigo stats. (@statsoir) November 4, 2024
"I really like four letter words " pic.twitter.com/aqIuybeaBO
The “Driver’s License” singer also shared a personal story regarding her grandfather. “When I was born he did my [astrology] chart and he told my parents that I was going to be very emotional and a performing artist.” For which we are extremely grateful.
i have listened to asmr for over 10 years and olivia is sooo good at this pic.twitter.com/5kzObr17hi
— nini ౨ৎ (@dearangelacy) November 4, 2024
As the singer hints at future projects, her ASMR conversation leaves fans eagerly anticipating what’s to come. Given that she’s just released the concert film for her “GUTS World Tour,” Rodrigo’s career is skyrocketing with no signs of stopping.
You can watch the full interview below.
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