Olivia Rodrigo Credits Lorde's 'Royals' for Life-Changing Inspiration

The 'Vampire' performer recalls the profound impact of Lorde's debut album 'Pure Heroine' on her early songwriting.

Olivia Rodrigo credits Lorde's hit song 'Royals' for changing the 'trajectory' of her life, stating that it inspired her when she first began writing songs.
The 20-year-old 'Vampire' performer expressed her admiration for Lorde's debut album 'Pure Heroine', which she downloaded as her first album on her first phone.
Rodrigo was particularly moved by Lorde's ability to make 'being young and doing these seemingly unimportant things feel so sacred' through her songwriting.
Rodrigo recalls the first time she heard 'Royals' on the radio as a 'pinch-me' moment that she always remembers.
Rodrigo continues to be inspired by Lorde, mentioning in a recent interview that Lorde's 'Solar Power' is featured on one of her go-to Spotify playlists.