Olivia Dean - The Hardest Part (Live) | Vevo DSCVR Artists To Watch 2021

Olivia Dean - The Hardest Part. An exclusive live performance for Vevo DSCVR ARTISTS TO WATCH 2021, an annual series highlighting those that are shaping the future of music. When Olivia Dean sings a phrase to describe a frustration or regret, you register it quick. There’s no “figuring out” going on with the East London singer; her songwriting and performance skills unite to easily slip her emotions into a listener’s head. Check the opening of “Crosswords,” or the scene-setting that introduces the romantic irritation in “Password Change.” In just a second or two, she’s got you standing in her emotional landscape. The 21-year-old trusts the power of common lingo and simple sincerity, and she strives to have it guide her work. Although she’s wanted to be a singer since the age of eight, it hasn’t taken too long for Dean to make a dent. She’s been buzzed about since she brought “The Hardest Part” to Spotify and SoundCloud two years ago. That soul-leaning debut boasted enough magic to turn lots of heads,