oliv ia

For those readers who might not know you yet, can you share a little bit about yourself?

I’m Olivia Lunny, a singer-songwriter currently based in Los Angeles, but I’m originally from Winnipeg, Canada. My music is all about capturing the emotional highs and lows of life, and my upcoming album reflects a lot of that. Outside of music, I’d consider myself a free spirit, I love all things wellness and I’ve been chasing this dream for as long as I can remember!

How would you describe your sound, and who are some of your biggest musical influences?

I’d say my sound is a mix of ethereal pop with a little bit of grit. Kind of like if Miley Cyrus and Fleetwood Mac had a lovechild who loved synths. My influences are all over the map. Growing up, I was obsessed with Coldplay, lately, I’ve been diving back into The Neighbourhood and Fred Again.

As a singer/songwriter, what’s your creative process like when you’re writing music?

It’s always changing, but it usually starts with a melody or lyric idea that hits me while I’m playing acoustic guitar. Writing is something that’s always been natural to me. Whenever I’m feeling an emotion deeply (positive or negative) it usually inspires a great lyric or song.

You’ve had the chance to tour with amazing artists like Eurovision Star Loreen and Ellie Goulding! What was that experience like, and did they share any tips or advice with you?

Touring with them was honestly like stepping into a masterclass every night. Loreen taught me so much about the power of stage presence because she owns the stage like no one else. Ellie’s career longevity was very inspiring to witness and reminded me to always stay true to the core of my artistry no matter how big the industry machine gets.

Are you familiar with Eurovision? Would you ever consider entering the competition for a country? If so, which country would you choose and why?

Yes! Eurovision is iconic! I’ve always been drawn to the over-the-top creativity and how it brings people together. If I entered, I think I’d represent Canada although we’re not in it (yet!), I’d make it happen! Real talk though I do have family ties to Ireland so definitely them!

You’ve accomplished so much already! What would you say has been your highest point, and what’s been a low point for you? In terms of lows, overall, just learning to deal with the uncertainty and unknowns of this career path has been a huge learning journey for me. I’ve slowly learned to surrender to ebb and flows. The highest point so far has been starting to build a true fan base and see them connecting with my music. especially live.

If you weren’t in the music industry, what do you think you’d be doing instead?

I’d definitely be in the wellness space. I’ve always loved working out, healthy baking and biohacking!

Is there a smash hit song by another artist that you wish you had written? What’s the story behind that?

Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish. This song captures such a beautiful feeling in the vibe of the track. The lyrics and production are of course top tier, but for me, the best songs always capture something you can’t express in words in the feeling!

Since this is the first issue of 2025, we’d love to know your top 5 songs from your Spotify Wrapped for 2024!

1. City of Angles by Olivia Lunny!

2. Model Actress Whatever - Suki Waterhouse

3. Into the Ether- Leif Volbekk

4. Tough- Lana del Rey x Quavo

5. Healing Drake x Gordo

What’s your plan for 2025? Any exciting projects or goals? 2025 is a huge new chapter. I’ll be releasing my new album Velvet and Denim and diving into some exciting collaborations. I’m also working on a new live set. I can’t wait to dive into this new era and see where it takes me and my fans.

Irish Phrase Guessing Game

What’s the Craic? I honestly have no idea lol!! Let’s take a random guess does it mean the weather?

Eejit: is this the countryside?? Slainte: a sweater?? Hahaha.

Culchie: Culture? lol I just know I’m so far off with these answers. You’re some Yoke!: something silly or being goofy?

Thanks so much for having me, GNI! This was so much fun. You can follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify @olivialunny for all the updates. Can’t wait to see you all on the road soon! xx Olivia’s new single Heaven is out on 28th Feb via all usual outlets.