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Olivia Rodrigo Plays Surprise Acoustic ‘Drop Dead’ at Brooklyn Open Mic

The unannounced set underscores a strategy of mixing spectacle with intimacy ahead of her May 2 SNL appearance.

Overview

  • Rodrigo popped into Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg on Sunday, performing an acoustic version of “Drop Dead” with a guitarist as open‑mic clips spread online.
  • The drop‑in continues a run of small shows, following an invite‑only set at The Echo in Los Angeles where she brought out Weyes Blood and previewed another new song.
  • Drop Dead” arrived April 17 with a video shot at the Palace of Versailles and serves as the lead single from her third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, due June 12 on Geffen.
  • The song’s first live outing came earlier in April during a surprise turn in Addison Rae’s Coachella set, setting up these more intimate follow‑ups.
  • Next in the rollout, Rodrigo is slated to perform on Saturday Night Live on May 2, with broader tour plans yet to be announced.