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Olivia Dean Releases 'The Art of Loving' as Viral Singles Lift Her to Arena Stage

Critics praise a soulful, love-centered set rooted in Mickalene Thomas’s art, with themes shaped by bell hooks.

Overview

  • The British singer’s second album arrived on September 26 via Capitol and Polydor, following a run of TikTok-fueled singles.
  • Man I Need” and “Nice to Each Other” have surged on social platforms and international charts, extending her reach well beyond the UK.
  • Early reviews from NME, the i and the Associated Press highlight focused songwriting, warm analogue-leaning production and standout vocals.
  • Dean points to a Los Angeles Mickalene Thomas exhibition and bell hooks’s concept of love as practice as the album’s conceptual spark.
  • She supports Sabrina Carpenter on select U.S. dates this fall before a 2026 arena headline run in the UK and Europe, including four sold-out nights at London’s O2.