Olivia Rodrigo put out a brand-new track titled Serena Joy on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. It came out as a limited single for independent music stores right before the Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Streaming platforms also received the track. Pitchfork shared a link to hear the song. Fans responded immediately. Buyers needed to move quickly because of low stock.
A piece surfaced on capitalfm.com detailing the political message behind the lyrics. News outlets covered the new release on Monday. Pitchfork, VOI.ID, and The News International all highlighted the release.