Olivia Rodrigo’s guts-spilling, rabble-rousing tour
At London’s O2 arena, the 21-year old singer is at her best – and most distinctive – channelling anger and chaos.
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Tom Gatti is executive editor, culture, books, ideas and print of the New Statesman.
At London’s O2 arena, the 21-year old singer is at her best – and most distinctive – channelling anger and chaos.
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