Olivia Dean

Singer/songwriter Olivia Dean crafts poignant ballads and warm pop anthems, showcasing a deep sense of self-awareness. Born in 1999 in the London Borough of Enfield and raised in Walthamstow, Dean participated in gospel choir at a young age, before busking in the streets and eventually attending BRIT School, an acclaimed performing and creative arts academy. Influenced by Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, and Carole King, Dean’s own take on music is autobiographical and vulnerable. In 2019, she released her debut EP Ok Love You Bye, which delved into the challenging aspects of dating, like on the meditative “Password Change.” The following year, Dean dropped her follow-up EP, What Am I Gonna Do On Sundays?, a concise but evocative set of songs brimming with celestial melodies and confessional lyrics. Dean’s signature introspective style continues to grow more intimate, as evinced by the delicate 2021 EP Growth, highlighted by the soul-baring single “Be My Own Boyfriend.”