First-time concert experience recalled: Olivia Rodrigo, after performing with Weezer, hints at her third album signifying the end of her Guts phase.
Olivia Rodrigo Hints at Upcoming Album during Festival Performances
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has been making waves during her recent festival performances, hinting at her much-anticipated third album. At the Osheaga Festival in Montreal on 3 August, Rodrigo donned a red T-shirt emblazoned with the number three, sparking speculation about the potential title of her upcoming record, tentatively referred to as "OR3."
During her performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago on 1 August, Rodrigo brought out members of the iconic band Weezer to perform Buddy Holly and Say It Ain't So. This collaboration hints at a possible rockier sound for her upcoming album, following her recent lean towards more guitar solos in her performances.
Rodrigo has not revealed any specific details about the style, theme, or title of her third album. However, the red aesthetic at her recent performances has led fans to speculate that this album might explore themes of love, contrasting with the heartbreak and youth themes of her first two albums. This speculation is supported by her public relationship with actor Louis Partridge and a love song related to him on the "Guts" album's extended content.
Fans have also been buzzing about potential collaborations with artists like Noah Kahan, Chappell Roan, or Harry Styles, though nothing has been officially confirmed yet. Officially, Rodrigo has not revealed the tracklist or detailed themes, but she confirmed in a fan newsletter that the "Guts" era is over and a new chapter is coming, urging fans to stay tuned for a special announcement.
The release date for "OR3" is still unknown, with rumours suggesting it might drop between March and April 2026, although the initial single might drop late in 2025. At the final show of her "Guts" world tour, Rodrigo removed the Guts rings from her fingers and gave them to audience members, signaling the end of the previous era and hinting at a new one ahead.
Rodrigo's Lollapalooza performance also included a duet with Robert Smith on The Cure's Friday I'm In Love and Just Like Heaven, following his guest spot at her Glastonbury headline set. As Rodrigo continues to perform and tease her upcoming album, fans eagerly await more clues about the highly anticipated "OR3."
[1] Rolling Stone [2] Billboard [3] NME [4] Olivia Rodrigo's Official Newsletter [5] NME
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