Popular singer Olivia Rodrigo has shared her new song titled “Serena Joy” with fans across all streaming platforms. The 23-year-old artist first released the track as a limited-edition CD on Friday, August 21. Fans had to visit Analog Music Shop in Tustin, California, to get one of the 500 physical copies.
Key Takeaways
- Olivia Rodrigo released her song Serena Joy on streaming after selling out 500 CD copies at a local record store.
- Proceeds from the song will go to the Daisy Chain Fields fund to support charities for women and girls.
- The song was recorded for her third album but did not make the final tracklist because of its theme.
Just three days after the physical release, Olivia made the song available online for everyone. She shared the news on social media alongside a photo of the lyrics. She told her fans how much she cares about the track.
“I love this song so much!!!!”
All 500 physical copies sold out at Analog Music Shop before the end of the day on Friday. The record store is located about eight miles from Irvine’s Great Park, where Olivia’s upcoming festival will take place.
Supporting Local Stores and Women Charities
A portion of the net proceeds made from “Serena Joy” will go to the Daisy Chain Fields fund. This fund helps charities that work to support women and girls everywhere. The festival features an all-female lineup, which shows Olivia’s effort to help women in the music industry. Other talented female artists like Phoebe Bridgers have also built strong careers by making meaningful music.
The Daisy Chain Fields festival takes place on August 29. Olivia Rodrigo is set to headline the event. The show features stars like Chappell Roan, Garbage, Doechii, The Breeders, Mitski, Bikini Kill, and KATSEYE. Special guests like Karen O, Sarah McLachlan, and Stevie Nicks are also scheduled to perform.
The owners of Analog Music Shop shared their happiness on Instagram after selling out the exclusive CDs. They were glad that a big star chose to work with an independent store in her hometown area.
“When we heard that Olivia Rodrigo was bringing an all-women music festival to Orange County, we were honestly just excited to see something this special happening right here in our hometown… As one of the closest record stores in the area, we wanted to find a way to support Daisy Chain Fields.”
The store owners expressed how much it meant to local business owners and music fans in their community.
“More than anything, we’re grateful for what this represents: An artist building a stage for women in music and raising funds for women and girls… An artist willing to support a local independent record store. And a hometown getting to be part of something really special. That means a lot to us.”
The Story Behind the Song
The song “Serena Joy” gets its name from a character in the famous story The Handmaid’s Tale. Olivia originally wrote and recorded the track for her third album, titled you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. That album came out in June and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Even though the album featured hits like “Drop Dead”, “The Cure”, and “Stupid Song”, “Serena Joy” was left off the final tracklist. In an interview with Etalk in July, Olivia explained why the track was not included on the main record.
“I actually really love [‘Serena Joy’]. It didn’t fit on the album… The record was very much a chronicle of a relationship — beginning, middle and end. But I hope that it’ll be a part of something else down the line.”
Many young figures in popular culture use their platform to inspire people and give back to good causes. Much like young icons described in the Gianna Bryant biography, Olivia shows strong dedication to making a difference. Her choice to support local record shops and donate song profits shows her commitment to helping others.
Now, fans can stream “Serena Joy” on their favorite platforms anytime. The song gives listeners a look at Olivia’s deep songwriting while raising funds for an important cause.
