Olivia Rodrigo Announces “Drivers License” 5th Anniversary Cover with David Byrne
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Olivia Rodrigo is celebrating the fifth anniversary of her breakout hit “Drivers License” with a special release. The artist has collaborated with David Byrne of Talking heads to record a cover of the song, set to be released on a 7″ vinyl single on April 3rd . The single will also feature Rodrigo and Byrne’s rendition of Talking Heads’ “Burning Down the House,” which was recorded at the 2025 Governors Ball.
A Celebration of “Drivers License”
Rodrigo announced the collaboration on social media, expressing her excitement about working with Byrne, whom she described as “a legend.” She shared that she was deeply moved by his interpretation of “Drivers License,” even admitting she cried upon hearing it . This release marks the beginning of a series of covers leading up to the second anniversary of her album Sour in June.
Looking Ahead to New Music
While celebrating the past, Rodrigo is also hinting at future projects. in an interview with Nylon in October, she revealed she was “having a lot of fun dreaming things up” for her next musical phase, possibly a follow-up to her album Guts.
Key Takeaways
- Olivia Rodrigo is releasing a cover of “Drivers License” featuring David Byrne.
- The single will include a cover of Talking Heads’ “burning Down the house.”
- The release is part of a series of anniversary celebrations for Rodrigo’s album Sour.
- Rodrigo is actively working on new music,potentially a follow-up to Guts.