Straight-talking Olivia Swann has released her sophomore power track, ‘Two Faces’, so stop what you’re doing and take a listen, as you really don’t want to miss this. Irresistibly catchy, cool and gritty, this is a certified bop that is packed with heaps of feminist energy.
This electro-pop and R&B single is undoubtedly chart-worthy, supplying an earworm chorus and a charismatic passion from Swann that you just can’t ignore. Being a big fan of Lily Allen, Olivia’s style really caught my attention, as she channels the same type of empowering vitality, by being a voice for young women and quite frankly calling out the bull… Whilst comparable to Allen, Swann adds a fresh contemporary spin, with the track emitting a tenacious hip-hop edge that keeps it current and sharp. With a sprinkling of satire and a huge dollop of personality, Olivia’s playful genre blending makes for something super experimental and daring.
Candidly reflecting on her experiences, the London based talent doesn’t hold back in her lyricism, exposing how the industry can try to mould female artists into a certain type of ‘pop star’.
“You liked what I was wearing, didn’t care if I could sing”
Olivia’s mature outlook is particularly refreshing for a young artist, as she explains: “I’m definitely not that artist who is attracted by how much somebody can brag and name drop, it doesn’t work with me”. She’s not afraid to be unapologetically herself and embraces her individuality, whilst inevitably encouraging her listeners to do the same. If you’re having a down day, stick on ‘Two Faces’, and I guarantee it will give you the confidence boost you’re craving. Olivia’s feisty words are aptly mirrored in the track’s punchy production, with her Brit-style vocals surrounded by quirky strings, shimmering synth and pulsing beats.
Full speed ahead on her own path, Olivia’s music radiates a uniqueness that I feel is really missing from the current music scene. I don’t think it’ll be long until this star makes it to the big time.
