Olivia Rodrigo He has revealed that he came close to having an anxiety attack before taking to the stage at Glastonbury in 2025. The 23-year-old pop star, whose third studio album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ arrives on June 12, opened up about the nerve-wracking experience.Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday, June 10, Rodrigo remembered the moment vividly. “I remember having an anxiety attack in the bathroom, like, ‘How am I going to do this? I don’t know if I’m ready,'” she said. “But when I got on stage and started singing, something overtook me. I felt completely at ease and so in my element. I’m not very spiritual or religious, but it’s moments like these that I feel like the music is so magical that you can’t really describe it.”“
Olivia Rodrigo headlines Glastonbury
Rodrigo attributed his pre-performance nerves in part to his deep respect for the festival and its legacy. Despite the nerves, the night ended up living up to all expectations. “I put so much love and care into that set and spent so much time thinking about it,” she said. “Being back. It was an absolute dream. One of the best weekends of my life.”
The story behind Olivia Rodrigo new album the title
In a recent cover story with Dazed, Rodrigo explained how the title of his new album came about, with producer Dan Nigro giving the project its name. “I was talking to her and she said, ‘It sounds pretty sad for a girl who’s so in love,’ and I said, ‘Oh my God, that’s what I’ve been trying to find,'” she recalled.
What’s next for Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo has already released two singles from the album, ‘Drop Dead’ and ‘The Cure’, ahead of its June 12th release. After the release of the album, he will embark on The Unraveled Tour, from September 2026 to May 2027, bringing his music to audiences around the world.
