Olivia Rodrigo has sparked speculation about a possible new musical collaboration after sharing a brief studio clip on her Instagram Story on Monday, October 12. The video featured what appeared to be music-production software on a computer screen, accompanied by a voice that sounded like fellow pop star Chappell Roan saying, “Ooh, Olivia does remixes now.”
The short clip offered no official announcement, release date or additional details about the project, but it quickly prompted discussion among fans about a potential collaboration between the two singers. Neither Rodrigo nor Roan had publicly confirmed the project as of October 13.
Speculation has centred on “Expectations,” a track from Rodrigo’s third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The song’s repeated lyric, “I’ve got big expectations,” has attracted attention from listeners discussing the possibility of a remix. However, the recording shared by Rodrigo did not identify the song being worked on, leaving the exact nature of the session unconfirmed.
A potential remix would bring together two artists whose musical and professional paths have crossed over several years. Roan previously opened for Rodrigo during the SOUR Tour in 2022 and returned as a supporting act for the GUTS World Tour in 2024. Their relationship has also been strengthened through their work with producer Dan Nigro, who has collaborated extensively with both singers.
Roan has contributed background vocals to Rodrigo’s music, including tracks associated with GUTS. The pair also performed together during Rodrigo’s 2024 tour, when Roan joined her onstage for “HOT TO GO!” The performance highlighted their connection and became a memorable moment for fans of both artists.
Their association continued in 2026 when Roan appeared at Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival in August. The event featured an all-women lineup and brought together artists from different parts of the contemporary music scene. Their continued public support for each other has added to the speculation surrounding the latest studio footage.
Rodrigo’s Instagram Story has now raised the possibility that she may be exploring a new approach to releasing music through remixes. However, the clip alone does not establish whether the session involves a finished recording, a planned release or an informal studio experiment. The identity of the voice heard in the video has also not been formally confirmed by either artist.
Representatives for Rodrigo were contacted for comment, according to reporting on the developing story. Until further information is released, the song involved and any potential contribution from Roan remain unconfirmed.
The possible collaboration arrives as Rodrigo continues to build on the success of her recent album, while Roan remains one of the prominent voices in contemporary pop. Any official announcement would provide clarity on whether the studio clip signals a remix release or another project involving the two longtime friends.
