Operelly
Live
Territory: Europe
Influenced by the likes of Stereolab and Broadcast, Operelly’s music weaves together delicate electronic and acoustic elements into a form that Olivia calls “tiptoe music.” Olivia grew up writing poetry, short stories, and songs before discovering music production via the free Garage Band app. She received a degree from UC Berkeley in 2025 and has since been splitting time between Brooklyn and LA.
*FLUTTERS AWAY* follows last year's debut EP, Handwriting Practice No. 1, which established Operelly as one of the most exciting new voices in music. The upcoming EP tells the story of a relationship breaking down amidst miscommunication. Delicate electro-acoustic arrangements interspersed with the static sounds of radio interference, as if the interrupted communication recounted in the lyrics has punctured the songs themselves.
The opening line of the EP - "When I tell my man I write all my songs about him, he doesn't seem very flattered" - sets a playfully spiteful tone that runs through all five songs. "Being critical of or anxious about a lover's work that is blatantly about their partner is a concept I rarely see songwriters discuss," says Operelly. "And that surprises me, because it's been a reoccurring issue in my relationships - particularly with other writers. They understand the weight of the word, and how it can be used against you."
