Today I’m pleased to introduce Olivia Miceli, a talented young singer-songwriter and producer based in Staffordshire, England. In addition to her day job as a sound engineer for radio stations BBC 5 live, Radio 4 and The World Service, the hard-working artist has released an impressive amount of music over the past four years. Beginning with the release of her debut single “Fake” in March 2021, Olivia’s since dropped numerous singles and two albums – Road Signs in 2022, and Nostalgic Heartbreak in 2023 – which she quickly followed with her EP Times that were never ours. Last month she released her poignant Olivia Rodrigo-esque single “The Chaos of Growing Up”, and now returns with a cheeky and fun new single “Guys Like You!“.
Like all her music, Olivia wrote, recorded and produced “Guys Like You!” totally by herself in her little home studio set-up. Describing it as “bedroom-pop inspired by 00s rock and artists like Gwen Stefani and Chappell Roan“, she says it’s the coolest song she’s ever written. After listening to it, as well as a lot of her back music catalog, I wholeheartedly agree! The song has a lively toe-tapping groove, overlain with wonderfully melodic jangly guitars accompanied by a throbbing bassline, spirited drums and swirling synths. I like how Olivia’s sweet lilting vocals soar to a defiant croon in the exuberant choruses as she denounces a guy who’s an unlikeable louse: “Guys like you are why I’ve got trust issues / Guys like you should really get a clue.”
“Guys Like You!” is the perfect kiss-off tune, and I think it’s one of Olivia’s best songs yet.
And here’s the song on Soundcloud:
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Great stuff. I couldn’t help getting a little Lily Allen vibe in this song!
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I’m not all that familiar with Lily Allen’s music, but I’ll take your knowledgeable word for it!
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Great energy on that tune! The vocal reminds me a little bit of the Brower Sisters, though the music itself is stylistically very different. Also cool cover art!
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Not very familiar with the Brower Sisters, but I agree about the high energy level. And yes, that cover art is superb!
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Very good quality for a one person show and lots of energy!
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I continue to be impressed by people who write, record and produce their music by themselves in their bedrooms.
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It really is amazing.
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I like her voice a lot and it’s a very catchy song.
I’m off to a business trip…I’ll be back on the blog Friday….have a good week Jeff.
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Thanks Max, and don’t work too hard!
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I’ll avoid it as much as possible!
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I have to just say straight off the bat based on the photo you sent. What a gorgeous lass!
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Yes, she’s quite pretty!
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It’s a bouncy song. I like it!
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Very fun!
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Yes indeed!
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Ideal pop vibes. Great summer song. Impess.
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