Olivia Rodrigo Debuts Robert Smith Duet at Primavera
SkimNews Take
The surprise premiere of a duet with Robert Smith at a major festival, rather than a traditional single release, leverages live events to generate immediate, high-impact buzz for an upcoming album.
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- Olivia Rodrigo premiered the new song “What’s Wrong With Me” at Primavera Sound, revealing a duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith.
- Robert Smith sang as a full vocal partner on the track, marking the first feature ever on a Rodrigo song.
- Olivia Rodrigo’s third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” is scheduled for release next Friday.
- Olivia Rodrigo previously referenced The Cure in her single “Drop Dead” and titled another single “The Cure,” but did not hint at Smith’s cameo.
- The Cure headlined Primavera Sound the night before, delivering a 29‑song set after an 18‑month hiatus.
Why it matters: Rodrigo’s first‑ever feature adds a high‑profile collaboration to her upcoming album, giving fans a fresh talking point and likely increasing media coverage ahead of its Friday release.
