NYC singer-songwriter and producer Olivia Reid has delivered another comforting single that tugs at your heartstrings.
Opening with light acoustic guitar picking, the track “Quite Simple” immediately exudes a warm and carefree atmosphere that envelops the listener into a cozy space. Known for her expressive and creative songwriting talent, Olivia Reid builds an honest dialogue in this track with an older man who imparts his knowledge and years of experience to offer advice to a younger generation. Through poetic lyrics and compelling storytelling, Olivia Reid conveys an important message to slow down and live in the moment.
“I’ve always had this feeling like I’m running out of time to experience life. And this song is a reminder that I’m not. I wrote this story to echo some of the most positive perspectives I’ve heard from the older generation and try to share that with my generation. In old age, it seems there’s so much to look back on fondly and so many experiences that you don’t even know are ahead of you. I wanted to write a song that gives people my age that same optimism. We’ve got time.” – Olivia Reid
From age six, Olivia Reid started writing songs and learned to play the guitar. Since releasing her debut EP Earth Water in 2021 and the EP, TO BE NAMED BY THE PEOPLE, in 2023, Olivia Reid has received praise from outlets like Earmilk, Under the Radar, and Wonderland, with support on playlists such as Apple Music’s Happy Pop, New Alternative and New Music Daily and Spotify’s Infinite Indie Folk, Folk Arc, and Femme Fatale. Her music can be heard on The Cleaning Lady on Fox, Love Island Australia, the AXL film, Another Girl, and the upcoming Universal Studios movie, Tripped Up. Olivia Reid has garnered nearly 50 million streams worldwide, and most recently, her single, “Above the Clouds,” earned a Gold Record certification in Australia.
Let your worries fade away for a while when you listen to Olivia Reid’s new single, “Quite Simple,” below. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok, or visit her website OliviaReid.com for more information!