Pop/R&B darling Olivia Bragoli might only be 21, but she’s already rewriting the rulebook on how women in music express—and own—their most vulnerable moments. If you haven’t met her yet, consider yourself on notice: this NYC-based singer-songwriter, inspired by artists like Ariana Grande, Kehlani, and Sabrina Carpenter, brings a dash of early 2000s R&B flavor to modern pop. It’s a sonic cocktail that’s as smooth as it is edgy, offering a sweet dose of nostalgia while making it clear she’s forging a sound all her own.Her viral covers on Instagram and YouTube showcased her ability to hit all the right notes—both literally and emotionally. With each new post, she peeled back the layers of what it means to be a young woman creating art on her own terms: raw, vulnerable, and 100% real.
“This Time” perfectly captures the nerve-racking, heart-fluttering feeling of catching serious feelings for a friend. Rather than skimming the surface, Olivia leans into the emotional complexities we rarely put into words. And let’s be honest: whether you’ve been double-thinking that text to your crush or contemplating a giant leap into the unknown, there’s something empowering about a woman who’s unafraid to lay it all out in a confessional track.
The music video, already nearing 200K views, shines a warm light on that in-between moment of “just friends” and “maybe more.” Shot in one day at a Long Island nature preserve by videographer Tom Flynn, it pairs scenic performance clips with an old-school Ford Bronco, giving off major carefree-summer-crush vibes that feel both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
Olivia’s journey hasn’t been an overnight success; it’s built on fifteen years of honing her craft—seven of them spent in the music industry—and countless hours refining her artistry as a senior at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. She’s performed across Long Island, collaborated with brands, and deepened her songwriting during the pandemic, forging a catalog that’s as personal as it is relatable. That commitment shows in every note she belts out and every lyric she pens.
With “This Time” marking a standout moment in her career, Olivia is clearly poised for big things. But for her, this isn’t just about climbing charts—it’s about crafting an intimate dialogue with listeners. Each new track offers reassurance that messy, complicated emotions are valid and worth exploring. Consider this your invitation to put “This Time” on repeat if you’ve ever hesitated to speak your truth.
Keep up with Olivia on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes glimpses and new music announcements, and be sure to stream her catalog on Spotify and Apple Music. In a culture where women’s voices are too often underestimated, Olivia Bragoli’s raw approach to pop and R&B stands out as a reminder that our stories—no matter how vulnerable—deserve to be heard. And if her confessional anthems are any indication, she’s just getting started.
