New albums and songs are coming out left and right especially as spring becomes summer! Music is such a staple for the summer from late night drives and road trips to traveling and hanging out; it always makes things more fun. The two new releases mentioned below are Olivia Rodrigo’s new song “Drop Dead,” and Sombr’s new release “Potential”. Both artists create pop music and have amassed a great following of fans worldwide, so it is safe to say people were thrilled to hear their new releases that dropped last weekend.
Rodrigo’s album “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” is set to release on June 12, which is coming up soon. Waiting for the album to drop, she released a single called “Drop Dead,” likely about her boyfriend, Louis Partridge, an English actor. The song has an amazing upbeat feel and such a catchy chorus. Her lyrics often blend so beautifully together and this song exemplifies that. “Drop Dead” is definitely set to be a crowd favorite and a great tune to scream-sing!
With the release came a music video. This video was so creative; it had an old 90’s music video feel to it with the color scheme, outfits and production. As she dances around Versailles with headphones on, she portrays a childlike feeling of being in love for the first time. The coloring and filter on the video is interesting and nostalgic. Overall, the video was wacky and fun to watch!
Sombr’s new release, “Potential”, has his usual dance feel with more of a meaning behind it. After teasing it on the stage of Coachella this past weekend with a few ballerinas beside him, he grasped viewers’ attention with the catchy melody and great lyrics that we expect from him. Along with the song he released more dates for his current You Are the Reason Tour, which is coming to North America this fall. The song illustrates the emotional grief of a relationship that could have been. The lyrics have a sentimental feel to them as Sombr opens up about a past relationship.
The music video stars not only the singer but also Gavin Casalegno, best known for his role as Jeremiah in the hit TV show The Summer I Turned Pretty, and English influencer Madeline Argy. As the video highlights all three of them and cuts to scenes of ballerinas dancing, it has a very high-class feel. It illustrates the three characters to be partners in crime as they perform various heists throughout the video. At the end, Sombr is the one getting arrested as Casalegno and Argy are seen getting away. It was a fun dynamic between the three stars, and it was interesting to see what they brought to the storyline of the song in the video.
Overall, both Olivia Rodrigo and Sombr delivered exciting and memorable releases that fit perfectly into the start of summer. Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead” brings a fun, carefree energy that fans can easily connect to, while Sombr’s “Potential” offers a more emotional and artistic take on relationships. With standout visuals and high production value, both artists show their creativity beyond just the music. These releases set the tone for an exciting summer soundtrack, leaving fans eager for what’s next.