"Olivia Rodrigo concludes her Guts era by hinting at her third album, following a performance alongside Weezer"
Olivia Rodrigo, the acclaimed pop sensation, has been keeping her fans on their toes with whispers of a new album, often referred to as "OR3." While no specific details have been announced yet, there are exciting indications that the new project is on the way.
The anticipated release of Olivia's third album is expected to be in late 2025 or early 2026, with some rumors suggesting a more precise release window between March and April 2026 [1][2][3]. This timeline aligns with her usual two-year cycle between albums.
As for the genre, while specific details have not been confirmed, there are strong indications that the new album may explore themes of love and maturity, shifting somewhat from the heartbreak and youthful angst focus of her previous albums "SOUR" and "GUTS" [1][4]. The red aesthetic she displayed during her recent performances, particularly at the Osheaga 2025 festival, hints at a more romantic theme for this project.
During her performances, Olivia has been leaning into her rockier side, adding more guitar solos to her setlist [5]. This could suggest a louder, more energetic sound for her third album.
At the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago on 1 August, Olivia performed two '90s hits by Weezer, Buddy Holly and Say It Ain't So [6]. Weezer joined her on stage at Lollapalooza to perform these tracks, following Robert Smith's guest spot at her Glastonbury headline set [7].
Olivia has also been teasing her third album at various performances, including at the Osheaga Festival [8]. During her Lollapalooza performance, she mentioned her first concert and the band she watched, but did not specify the band's name.
In an emotional moment at her Glastonbury headline set, Olivia duetted with Robert Smith on The Cure's Friday I'm In Love and Just Like Heaven [9].
The Guts tour, which has seen Olivia perform a series of festival dates, has now concluded. During her final performance, Olivia wore a red T-shirt with a big number 3 on it, possibly indicating her third album [10]. She also removed the Guts rings from her fingers and gave them to members of the audience.
At the moment, no specific details about Olivia's future collaborations or a tour for her third album have been announced. However, with the excitement surrounding her upcoming release, fans are eagerly awaiting further updates.
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The forthcoming album by Olivia Rodrigo, tentatively titled "OR3," may deliver a blend of love and maturity themes, shifting slightly from her previous albums' heartbreak and youthful angst focus. This potential shift could be mirrored in the music arena, with speculation of a louder and more energetic sound in the new project.
