Kelsey Olivia – Quit

Indie-pop Kelsey Olivia has released “Quit,” the first single off her forthcoming album.

With deeply honest lyricism backed by an unshakable beat, Kelsey Olivia lets listeners into the rawest parts of her heart when an old flame makes yet another return.

“Quit” is gutsy and unguarded, depicting a misty and dark-pop rumination on a lost love that won’t let go. “I have always loved the dark pop sound, but it’s tricky to get right,” Kelsey Olivia explains. “I feel like this song definitely got it right.”

“Quit” grapples with chasing the high of a lost relationship that keeps enticing you back for more. The song immediately paints a picture of hazy heartbreak, like waking up from a vivid dream of that person you can’t seem to get out of your head. With a driving drum beat and dark synth carrying the song’s melody, Kelsey Olivia laments, “Been through this many times, but that doesn’t make it easy.” The song is inspired by a longtime situationship coming back around, comparing it to addiction and the lifelong chase of the constant high that person brings. “No significant other either of us has ever had has come close to one other,” she explains. “And who’s to say if anybody will?” The chorus punches with “You hit like a drug, can’t quit you even when I try.” The melancholic intoxication of Kelsey Olivia’s voice shines as her anguish and emotional turmoil become palpable. The harmonies feel hauntingly distant, like the memories of an ex that always reappear. The track was produced by Ben Schigel (MGK) and mastered at Sterling Sound by Will Quinnell (Demi Lovato, Jennie, Poppy).

Cleveland-based indie-pop artist Kelsey Olivia combines relatable storytelling and transportive electronic textures, earning her comparisons to artists like Halsey, Melanie Martinez, and Olivia Rodrigo. The chronically online pop artist was previously signed to a Sony-distributed label and is currently distributed through Boost Collective. Her songwriting is inspired by real-life romances, friendships, and societal pressures that feel like her diary entries coming to life. Her focused, creative vision becomes bolder and more emotionally evocative with each immersive soundscape she builds.

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