Two of the biggest music superstars on the planet have harnessed their powers. On Thursday (Oct. 15), Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan will release a remix of the former’s “expectations,” originally found on the global No. 1 Interscope album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
The new version will be joined by a video featuring both artists and directed by Bardia Zeinali (Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, Tate McRae). Limited seven-inch vinyl singles, CDs and cassettes can be pre-ordered from Rodrigo and Roan’s online stores. Producer/songwriter Daniel Nigro produced the “expectations” remix, extending his longtime close collaboration with both acts.
“She’s taught me so much about artistry and being creative and how to take care of yourself on the road,” Rodrigo told Entertainment Tonight of Roan in 2024. “She’s just so wonderful. She always reminds me that we’re constantly changing and you’re never stuck in one era of your life. You can always reinvent and be more creative and do fun things.”
Later that year, she told Billboard, “[Roan] actually gives me so much advice on taking care of myself and being me in an industry that’s so overwhelming sometimes. I really appreciate her. If I give her any advice, I’m not so sure. But I get a lot from her.” Ahead of the “expectations” remix, Roan was on hand in late August to perform at Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, Ca., which raised $20 million for nonprofits advocating for women and girls.
Rodrigo is in the midst of her Unraveled tour in support of you seem pretty sad, which plays Boston on Thursday. On Oct. 21-22, Roan will host the Super Graphic Spectacular and Block Party at the Shrine in Los Angeles, bringing together Caroline Polachek, Lola Young, MUNA, Tinashe and a host of drag, burlesque and circus performers.
The event serves as the flagship fundraiser for Roan’s Midwest Princess Project, the nonprofit initiative she launched in 2025 to support trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities.
Later this month, Roan will host her own charity fundraiser, The Super Graphic Spectacular and The Super Graphic Block Party, a two-day, Los Angeles–based charity fundraiser that features live entertainment, volunteer opportunities, and meaningful community engagement. All net proceeds of ticket sales will be donated to The Midwest Princess Project to help provide resources for trans youth & LGBTQ+ communities. Find more information here.
Rodrigo just kicked off her sold-out The Unraveled Tour last month, with over 1 million tickets sold globally.