As the melodies of Olivia Lunny continue to echo across the industry, it’s impossible to ignore the unique blend of artistry and emotion that defines her discography. At the end of last year, she supported the likes of Ellie Goulding and LOREEN, released a track with Bryce Vine, and enchanted listeners with her knack for storytelling through her songs.
For her curated Schön! feature, Olivia Lunny shares her latest read, her dream 3-course meal, and more.
Hey Olivia, what are you up to right now?
I’m currently in the van en route to Cologne from Milan on tour with Ellie Goulding!
If someone asked you what your origin story was, how would you describe it?
A 12-year-old girl discovers songwriting. Songwriting becomes an outlet and way to navigate adolescence and high school. Her love for music and songwriting has become a deep passion of hers. 14-year-old Olivia starts playing local gigs every week for the years that follow. Persistence and passion become her
north star. The rest is history!
Describe your style in 3 words.
Effortless, Loud, Funky.
What is the most precious thing in your wardrobe?
I have this vintage D&G corset I purchased in Brooklyn NY at a vintage store, it’s my pride and joy!
Which living person do you most admire?
My mama. She’s one of the most resilient, selfless and intelligent/hard-working women I’ve ever known. 🙂
What was the last book you read?
Greenlight, Matthew McConaughey’s autobiography. It was beautifully written and very inspiring!
If you could play at any venue, which one would it be?
The 02 Arena. Hopefully, I can manifest this in the next 5 years. Then, I can come back and read this article and prove I spoke it into existence!
Where are you happiest?
With tour life being such a big part of my lifestyle, I’ve definitely realised happiness and the feeling of “home” isn’t a place for me but rather a feeling. I feel the happiest when I’m surrounded by my people and living an active healthy lifestyle! (working out, meditating, eating clean foods etc.)
Ideal 3-course meal?
Some sort of loaded salad/side of olives. Truffle pasta with white cream sauce, and lots of sweets to cap it off! (I ate so much pasta in Milan on our day off from Tour…still dreaming of it!)
Who would play you in the story of your life?
Jennifer Lawrence or Emma Stone for sure.
What’s one song that you’d like to listen to the first time again?
“The Dress” by Dijon.
An underrated song/artist you love?
“Hot Dog Stand” by Begonia
The track that describes your coming-of-age story?
“One Foot in Front of the Other” – Griff
An album that you’d put in a time capsule.
“A Rush of Blood To The Head” by Coldplay
A lyric that you love and the song it’s from?
“Did we fly too high just to get burned by the sun?” from “Starcrossed” by Kacey Musgraves
A track that reminds you of a happy moment?
“Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest
A song that you discovered recently that you love?
“Spotless” by Zach Ryan feat. The Lumineers
Best record to get you out of a funk?
“She’s American” by The 1975
What’s the last song you searched for on Spotify?
“Tayla (every night)” by Fred again..
A song you wish you wrote?
“Hard Place” by H.E.R
Follow Olivia Lunny at @olivialunny.
