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If You Love Olivia Rodrigo, You'll Obsess Over These 7 Sad Girl Pop Stars

Music & Podcasts

June 28, 2025

If you’ve ever whispered “it’s brutal out here” under your breath or typed a Notes app apology while listening to "traitor" on loop, then congratulations — you’re officially the ultimate teenage girl.

Olivia Rodrigo’s brand of emotionally-charged, coming-of-age pop speaks to every girl who feels too much, too fast. But if you’ve overplayed Guts and Sour (respectfully), here are 10 artists like Olivia Rodrigo who’ll absolutely wreck you in the best way:

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1. Holly Humberstone

Hazy, heartbroken, and a little bit haunted. Holly’s indie-pop sound is perfect for your sad girl playlist.

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2. Conan Gray

Olivia’s BFF in real life and the king of dramatic anthems, Conan captures the theater kid energy.

3. Maisie Peters

If Taylor Swift and Fleabag had a musical lovechild, it would be Maisie. Her witty, self-deprecating lyrics and catchy hooks will have you crying and dancing through your breakup.

4. Tate McRae

Angsty dance-pop bangers for when you’re pretending you're okay but definitely not okay. Tate brings the Olivia-esque tension between sadness and sass.

5. Beabadoobee

Beabadoobee’s 2000s-inspired alt-pop is for the girls who wore bows in their hair and broke things when they were mad. Who says you can’t be both sides of the aesthetic spectrum?

6. GAYLE

Angry? Screaming? GAYLE’s viral “abcdefu” and other tracks will make you want to key someone’s car (but, like, hypothetically).

7. Nessa Barrett

Nessa taps into the feels with glamorously messy energy and vocals that sting and feel haunting.

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