Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan release ‘Expectations’ remix featuring David Byrne

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have teamed up for a new remix of Rodrigo’s song Expectations, accompanied by a music video featuring a cameo from musician David Byrne.

The singer announced the collaboration on October 16, sharing her excitement about the release and the opportunity to work with Roan. Rodrigo described her collaborator as an inspiring artist and a friend, expressing gratitude for being able to create music alongside people she admires.

“‘expectations’ featuring chappell roan is out now!!!! I love this song and this vid so much!” Rodrigo wrote in her announcement.

She continued by praising Roan, calling her “the most incredible person and the most inspiring artist” and adding that she felt lucky to learn from her and call her a friend.

The collaboration also brought together several creatives who helped bring the project to life, including producer Dan Nigro, songwriter Amy Allen and director Bardia Zeinali. Rodrigo thanked the team for their contributions, highlighting the collaborative effort behind the remix and its accompanying visual.

Byrne, best known as the former frontman of Talking Heads, also makes an appearance in the music video. Rodrigo singled out his cameo for praise, describing it as “the most incredible cameo ever”.

The release marks a new collaboration between two prominent voices in contemporary pop music. Rodrigo has built a reputation for emotionally direct songwriting, while Roan has attracted a growing audience through her distinctive pop sound and theatrical artistic identity.

Rodrigo celebrated the release with an enthusiastic message to fans, ending with the playful line, “I’ve got big expectations baby!!!!!!”

The Expectations remix and its music video are now available to watch online.