SINGLE REVIEW: Olivia Miceli – Friday the 13th

Indie pop artist Olivia Miceli embodies the ethos of DIY music through and through. The midlands singer-songwriter and producer hones her craft from the confines of her bedroom, and in the process, manifests a sound that is humble, playful, and vulnerable. That continues to be the case with the release of her brand new single, ‘Friday the 13th’.

Quaint without feeling twee, ‘Friday the 13th‘ is a waltzing ballad of heartbreak and unrequited love that works perfectly with Miceli’s humble and whimsical style. The instrumental arrangement is bright yet soulful, with sweeping strings and sparkling synths twinkling above the strident meander of piano melodies and the wonderfully over-dramatic percussion.

Miceli’s vocals are heartfelt and bittersweet, capturing perfectly in a plaintive way the sensation of discovering the object of your affections has their eyes fixed elsewhere. Decorated with gorgeous yet understated harmonies, Miceli keeps the melody grounded, allowing the soft yet brutal sense of heartbreak to truly shine through; Miceli is unable to channel her sorrows into any form of anger, and can only chalk it all up to simple bad luck.

The distinctly cosy and diaristic nature of Miceli’s work continues to be indicative of an artist very much in touch with what the zeitgeist of pop music is right now, and for those who enjoy the softer and more introspective nature of modern pop, Miceli offers something you are certain to enjoy. ‘Friday the 13th‘ makes for a strong start to Miceli’s 2026, and makes it clear that she remains an artist worthy of keeping an eye on.

For Fans Of: Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Griff, Beabadobee, Mitski

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