Olivia Rodrigo Teases New Remix
The “drop dead” singer is rumored to be teaming up with close friend and fellow pop star Chappell Roan.
OLIVIA RODRIGO: Photographed by Owen Gould
OLIVIA RODRIGO: Photographed by Owen Gould
Olivia Rodrigo gears up for a highly anticipated collaboration with an upcoming remixRemixA new version of an existing song created by altering or reworking its elements, such as tempo, key, instrumentation, or vocals. Remixes can introduce songs to new audiences and genres,Go to Remix Glossary.
The “drop dead” singer posted an Instagram story, capturing her recording session in the studio with “Oh, Olivia does remixes now” being heard in the background, which fans have speculated to be Chappell Roan‘s voice.
It is rumored that the pair are teaming up for the remix of “expectations,” the 12th track on Rodrigo’s acclaimed third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. This would mark Rodrigo’s second collaboration following “what’s wrong with me” with Robert Smith.
A leak surfaced online that a 7-inch vinyl release of “expectations” by JPC Germany is set to be released on October 16, 2026. The post was quickly taken down.
Rodrigo and Roan have developed a close friendship through the years, with the two meeting through Dan Nigro, their mutual collaborator and producer.
Roan is featured as the background vocals on Rodrigo’s GUTS and GUTS (spilled) tracks “get him back!”, “lacy,” and “obsessed,” as well as “Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes soundtrack.
“expectations” peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart. It is the fourth single released from her third record, following “drop dead,” “the cure,” and “stupid song.”
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A remix is rumored but unconfirmed. Olivia Rodrigo posted a studio Instagram story with a voice saying “Oh, Olivia does remixes now,” which fans speculate is Chappell Roan’s voice.
A leaked JPC Germany post listed a 7-inch vinyl of Olivia Rodrigo’s “expectations” for October 16, 2026. The post was quickly taken down, so the date remains officially unconfirmed.
“expectations” is Rodrigo’s fourth single, following “drop dead,” “the cure,” and “stupid song.” The 12th track on her third album, it peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100.
Yes. Chappell Roan sings background vocals on “get him back!,” “lacy,” and “obsessed,” plus “Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games soundtrack. The two met through producer Dan Nigro.
Rodrigo previously collaborated on “what’s wrong with me” with Robert Smith. A rumored “expectations” remix with Chappell Roan would be her second. The two are close friends who met through Dan Nigro.
