Fans of Olivia Rodrigo won’t have to wait until sunrise to celebrate the release of her newest record, “You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love.” Ahead of the album’s June 12 release, independent record stores across Southern California are hosting midnight listening parties on Thursday, June 11, giving fans the chance to hear the new project alongside fellow Livies as the clock strikes midnight.
Fresh off a surprise Weekend 2 appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival alongside Addison Rae, where the pair debuted Rodrigo’s new single “Drop Dead” live for the first time, the Grammy-winning artist has continued teasing the rollout for the release. Fans even recently spotted an updated pink mural in West Hollywood featuring the phrase “why don’t you come stitch me up?” seemingly hinting at new lyrics tied to the upcoming project.
Ahead of the album’s arrival, independent record stores throughout the region will host late-night listening events featuring giveaways, prizes and themed festivities as the clock strikes midnight. Fans are encouraged to contact participating stores directly for additional details, capacity information and line policies.
Here’s where fans can attend Olivia Rodrigo listening parties throughout Southern California:
Los Angeles County
Run Out Groove Records: 3208 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank
Spinning Plate Records: 668 Shoppers Ln, Covina
Fingerprints: 3811 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach
Nivessa Records on Hollywood: 6434 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
The Midnight Hour Records: 1101 San Fernando Rd, San Fernando
Dudley’s Records: 22811 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
Lovell’s Records: 6719 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier
Orange County
White Rabbit Records: 645 S State College Blvd Unit A, Fullerton
Resident Vinyl: 115 N Orange St, Orange
Inland Empire
DBZ Books N Records: 317 W 6th St, Corona
Discovery Records: 27537 Commerce Center Dr, Temecula
Rodrigo, a California native originally from Murrieta, first rose to prominence through Disney Channel projects before becoming one of pop music’s biggest breakout stars with the release of her 2021 debut album, “SOUR.” The record spawned massive hits including “drivers license,” “good 4 u” and “deja vu,” earning the singer multiple Grammy Awards and catapulting her into global pop stardom. Since then, Rodrigo has continued building a devoted fan base through her emotionally candid songwriting, sold-out arena tours and festival appearances, including recent performances at Coachella.