Olivia Rodrigo and The Cure’s Robert Smith debut their new collaboration, “What’s Wrong With Me,” during a surprise set at Primavera Sound in Barcelona on June 6. Multiple outlets report that Rodrigo brings Smith out onstage, and the two sing the track together for the first live premiere of the song. The collaboration is presented as a major release moment tied to Rodrigo’s third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, with sources identifying “What’s Wrong With Me” as a track from the album. Coverage also notes Rodrigo’s longstanding admiration for Smith and the Cure, including prior public praise and earlier connections that set up the surprise duet. After the live debut, outlets indicate the song is released to listeners through streaming and that it is part of the album’s rollout, which is near its release window. Overall, the reporting converges on the same event: Rodrigo’s surprise Primavera Sound appearance, Smith joining her, and the debut performance of their shared song, “What’s Wrong With Me.”
Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith debut duet “What’s Wrong With Me” at Primavera Sound
Olivia Rodrigo and The Cure’s Robert Smith debut their new collaboration, “What’s Wrong With Me,” during a surprise set at Primavera Sound in Barcelona on June 6. Multiple outlets report that Rodrigo...
- Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith debut their duet “What’s Wrong With Me” at Primavera Sound.
- The performance takes place during Rodrigo’s surprise set in Barcelona on June 6.
- Rodrigo and Smith sing the track together live onstage.
- The song is identified as coming from Rodrigo’s album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
- The collaboration is described as Rodrigo’s first-ever duet with Robert Smith/The Cure.
Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, is out everywhere now. Olivia Rodrigo Reveals New Duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith, “what’s wrong with me”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
12 hours agoOver the weekend, Olivia Rodrigo performed a surprise set at Primavera and was joined by Robert Smith to debut their you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love collab "what's wrong with me." The pop star and the Cure frontman have been exchanging praise since. The post Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith Exchange Praise Following Surprise Collab appeared first on Stereogum.
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5 days agoOlivia Rodrigo loves Robert Smith. Last year she called him a "personal hero of mine" before bringing him out for some songs at Glastonbury, and her you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love lead single "drop dead" mentions the Cure's 1987 hit "Just Like Heaven." If that isn't enough, the second album single was literally called "the cure." Last night, the pop star did a surprise set at Primavera Sound and was joined by Robert Smith to debut their new collab "what's wrong with me." The post Olivia Rodrigo & The Cure’s Robert Smith Debut New Song “what’s wrong with me” At Primavera Sound appeared first on Stereogum.
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