Olivia Rodrigo put out a brand-new track titled Serena Joy on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. It came out as a rare single for independent music stores shortly before the Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Streaming platforms also received the track. Pitchfork put up a way to listen to the song. Fans moved fast. Buyers had to act quickly because of scarce supply.
A piece appeared online on capitalfm.com explaining the deeper meaning behind the lyrics. News outlets covered the new release on Monday. Pitchfork, VOI.ID, and The News International all covered the news.