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Olivia Rodrigo Releases “Serena Joy,” Funds Daisy Chain Festival

8/25/2026

Summary

Olivia Rodrigo Debuts

Olivia Rodrigo released the politically-charged song “Serena Joy” on streaming platforms.
A 500-copy CD debuted Aug 21 at Analog Record Shop in Tustin, selling out and funding the Daisy Chain Fields Fund.
The track was omitted from her third album, released June 12, 2026, because its themes differed from the relationship-focused record.
Rodrigo will headline the all-women Daisy Chain Fields festival on Aug 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California.

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Festival Supports Repro

The festival’s net proceeds will support Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights.
The inaugural lineup features all-women acts Bikini Kill, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and Santigold.
Rodrigo’s track includes a Peter Hook-esque bass line that echoes new-wave influences.
Opening lyrics declare, “Yeah it’s all for the cause, for the good of us all.”
Serena Joy is portrayed as a former Christian media personality who regrets aiding a Christo-fascist regime.

History

Historical Context

In 1973 the Supreme Court recognized a constitutional right to abortion in Roe v. Wade. The Court reaffirmed that right in the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision, adopting the “undue burden” test. Building on that legal foundation, the August 2026 Daisy Chain Fields festival headlined by Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks will channel ticket proceeds to Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights.

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Olivia Rodrigo Debuts

Olivia Rodrigo released the politically-charged song “Serena Joy” on streaming platforms.
A 500-copy CD debuted Aug 21 at Analog Record Shop in Tustin, selling out and funding the Daisy Chain Fields Fund.
The track was omitted from her third album, released June 12, 2026, because its themes differed from the relationship-focused record.
Rodrigo will headline the all-women Daisy Chain Fields festival on Aug 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California.

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