In a whirlwind of life changes, Canadian-born country sensation Robyn Ottolini navigated significant transformations in 2023, including a move to a new country, the end of a long-term relationship, and a transition to a new team in her career. The result is a poignant EP that serves as a snapshot of the artist’s life, resonating with the universal human experience of growth and self-discovery. Now, emerging stronger than ever with the release of her eagerly awaited EP, Growing Up To Do, Ottolini invites listeners into her world as she candidly reflects on the challenges and triumphs of adulthood. The six-track musical journey, available now on all digital platforms, visit HERE.
Known for her gut-wrenchingly honest storytelling, Ottolini’s lead single on the EP, “Heartless,” captures the pain of leaving a relationship that, while kind and supportive, hindered her pursuit of a music career. Ottolini gets real about “Heartless” and what events inspired the song admitting the single is “super emotional for me.”
Otollini explains, “Ending my relationship to pursue my career felt selfish, especially because my ex was so kind to me. There was nothing really wrong with our relationship, but I felt I couldn’t throw myself into music the way I wanted to while prioritizing our relationship, traveling back to Canada, and touring. He is truly so lovely, my family loved him, my friends loved him, I loved him — it was hard. The lyric ‘you didn’t hurt me, nobody’s screaming, I’m simply putting a box in a backseat’ really sums up how heartless it made me feel. It’s still so sad when I think about it because it’s just timing I guess. I’m still processing that one.”
“Heartless”, co-written by Ottolini and Emily Reid, is sure to resonate with a wide, heartbroken audience. The lyrics hold both tension and delicacy within an expertly delivered vocal:
“And I’m so heartless, I’m so selfish,
For saying I’m making a mistake and can help it,
Maybe I should stay, maybe I’m crazy,
For trying to push myself out of my limits,
You didn’t hurt me and nobody’s screaming,
I’m simply putting a box in a backseat,
But holy shit, just cause I’m leaving,
Doesn’t mean I won’t have regrets,
Or that this breaks my heart less.”
Growing Up To Do is a standout addition to Ottolini’s discography, showcasing her remarkable growth as a platinum-selling artist while remaining true to her unique style and heartfelt storytelling. Produced by Cameron Jaymes, the EP features six thought-provoking tracks encapsulating the rollercoaster of emotions that come with navigating life and growing up.
Growing Up To Do Tracklist:
1. “Heartless” (Robyn Ottolini, Emily Reid)
2. “All My Friends Are Hot” (Robyn Ottolini, Emily Reid)
3. “Midas” (Robyn Ottolini, Claire Douglas, Jarrod Ingram, Blake Hubbard)
4. “I Kissed Your Boyfriend” (Emily Reid, Jacob Durrett)
5. “Sick Of Sex” (Robyn Ottolini, Emily Reid)
6. “House I Grew Up In” (Robyn Ottolini, Jimmy Robbins, Nicole Galyon)
Listeners are invited to join Ottolini out on the road in 2024. After her highly successful inaugural headlining tour in 2023, the “All My Friends Are Hot” tour,which saw her perform in 15 cities across the United States and Canada is back for a second round. Ottolini has announced the continuation of the “All My Friends Are Hot” tour in 2024. The next leg of the tour will kick off on March 19 in Halifax, NS, and will conclude on April 1st in Vancouver, BC. For ticket information, visit www.robynottolini.com.
For more information about Robyn Ottolini, please visit her official website at www.robynottolini.com and follow her on social media @robynottolini.
“ALL MY FRIENDS ARE HOT” 2024 TOUR DATES:
March 19- Halifax, NS, Marquee Ballroom
March 20- Moncton, NB, Tide & Boar Ballroom
March 22- Kingston, ON, The Broom Factory
March 23- Kitchener, ON, The Hub (Formerly The Wax)
March 26- Winnipeg, MB, West End Cultural Centre
March 28- Edmonton, AB, The Starlite Room
March 29- Calgary, AB, Commonwealth Bar & Stage
March 30- Red Deer, AB, Bo’s Bar & Stage
April 1- Vancouver, BC, Hollywood Theatre
About ROBYN OTTOLINI:
Robyn Ottolini makes music that will either piss you off or make you fall in love with her. Maybe a little bit of both. Raised in a small town outside of Toronto called Uxbridge, Ottolini has been treating songwriting like a diary since the age of 13. If she lives it, she’s gonna write about it. Her massive hit ‘F-150’ was a raw and relatable anthem that connected with a global audience of fans who sent the song to #4 on the Spotify US Viral 50 chart and #3 on Rolling Stone’s All Genre Trending chart. Not a bad way to get the last laugh on an ex that broke your heart. Robyn followed up ‘F-150” with a series of heartfelt and honest singles like “Trust Issues”, ‘Say It” and “Tell You Everything” that prove connection still feels personal, even after 100 million streams.
Robyn’s music ain’t 3 chords and the truth, it’s 3 chords and her truth. In every song you’re gonna hear a first-hand account of what it’s like to grow up, screw up, and straighten up. 2023 sees her set to release some of her most personal and self-reflective songs to date. The more she lives, the more she’s got to say. As honest on stage as she is off it, Robyn’s taking her truth on the road this summer as part of Shania Twain’s “Queen Of Me” tour, plus a string of additional shows and festivals. Whether you’re listening alone in your car, or sharing a moment with 20,000 of your friends, Robyn’s probably gonna make you laugh and she might make you cry, but she’ll always be singing her truth.
If you really wanna know Robyn Ottolini, just press play.
