Olivia Dean - The Art Of Loving

Olivia Dean is fast becoming a genuine household name, winning over fans with her blend of pop, indie, soul and beyond. Since her stellar 2023 debut album ‘Messy’, it’s been a succession of career highlights: a seismic Glastonbury performance in 2024, contributing the swooning ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’ to the final Bridget Jones film’s soundtrack, and Mercury Prize and BRIT Award nominations. 

Now it’s ‘The Art of Loving’, her second full-length album, that continues to build on her signature sound: Dean’s distinct vocals coupled with earworm melodies, lush arrangements filled with warm pianos, slinky riffs and well-placed brass licks, and the occasional similarity to musical royalty Amy Winehouse. Standout singles like ‘Nice to Each Other’ and ‘Man I Need’ – the former, a playful musing on modern relationships and maintaining independence in them; the latter, a flirty, gospel-laced sugar rush that’s the sonic equivalent of romantic butterflies – showcase Olivia Dean the popstar at her best.

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