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New Music DNA - Pt. 5: A Constellation of New Music for Olivia Rafferty

The 5th installment of New Music DNA: a series where I pick a cool person, dig up their musical nostalgia, and create a mixtape of brand new music just for them (...and everyone else reading along).

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Oct 01, 2025
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Have you met Olivia Rafferty ✨?

There are a few reasons her name might ring a bell.

Earlier this year, she released her debut record — a concept album (my favorite type of album!) about geology called Typical Forever.

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Olivia Rafferty is a songwriter, note-taker and observer. Her latest project is a concept album based on geology, for fans of Regina Spektor and Americana rock, out now.
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