Olivia Rodrigo releases “drop dead” as lead single from upcoming album Olivia Rodrigo has released “drop dead” as the lead single from her forthcoming third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The song became available on April 17, 2026, through Geffen Records. The track, stylized in all lowercase, was co-written by Rodrigo alongside Amy Allen and Dan Nigro, who also produced the song. Nigro has served as Rodrigo’s primary producer on her previous two studio albums. According to Rodrigo’s Wikipedia page, the song was released as a single on April 17, 2026, with a length of 3 minutes and 44 seconds. A karaoke version of the track was also released as a B-side. In March 2026, Rodrigo described the thematic direction of her upcoming album in an interview with British Vogue, stating that it predominantly features “sad love songs” inspired by an undercurrent of fear or longing in romantic relationships. The album title You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love was unveiled on April 2, 2026, after being painted on a pink wall in Los Angeles and hinted at in various cities. As part of the promotional campaign, Rodrigo’s team placed pink padlocks in locations including Los Angeles, Hoboken, Paris, and London. The single is available for streaming on Apple Music and other major platforms. Rodrigo continues her collaboration with Geffen Records for this release.
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