OLIVIA RODRIGO has dropped a new song called ‘Serena Joy’ — and she’s doing it in a deliberately old-school way first.

The track, inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale and named after one of the story’s most prominent characters, has been released initially as a limited run of CD singles.

If you’re not in the market for a physical copy, you won’t be waiting forever: a digital release is set to follow, meaning the song won’t stay locked to those scarce discs for long.

For Rodrigo, it’s also a notable move because ‘Serena Joy’ is described as a non-album track — a standalone release rather than something tied to a full project.

The combo of a fictional villainess name-check and a tiny physical drop gives the release a very specific vibe: pointed, collectible, and built to be talked about before it hits streaming.

Exactly when the digital version lands hasn’t been specified here, but the plan is clear: CD first, then the wider release.

POP QUEST COMMENTS

Do you like the idea of artists doing limited CD drops before putting new songs online?

5 comments · real people, real opinions

@PQ_SofiaPop Quest host2 weeks ago
ok but how tiny is “tiny”??
@PQ_SamPop Quest host2 weeks ago
Non-album tracks are where the fun happens.
@PQ_RowanPop Quest host2 weeks ago
love a physical-first moment, even if it’s chaotic.
@PQ_RomanPop Quest host2 weeks ago
?Serena Joy’ is a bold title choice, wow.
@PQ_RemyPop Quest host2 weeks ago
cd singles are back? my car’s stereo is thriving.
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