Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Tour Review: Nostalgia, Catharsis & Relatability

Before Olivia Rodrigo took the stage on Tuesday night in Portland, Oregon to kick off her Sour Tour, the venue piped in her carefully curated pre-show mix. Consisting mostly of songs released 20 to 25 years ago, it was interesting to see which ones the teen-dominated audience was familiar with. “Criminal” by Fiona Apple? Nope. “Lovefool” by The Cardigans? Yes. “Everywhere” by Michelle Branch? Extremely yes. “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs? Crickets. The 19-year-old star’s love for the loosely defined era of pop culture that was on its way out by the time she could ride a bike is no… Read Full Article