Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is making waves once again, this time with her latest album “GUTS,” which showcases a bold departure from her previous work. Drawing inspiration from the punky guitar sounds of the 1990s, Rodrigo has reinvented her musical identity. To complement her new album, she’s teaming up with mega-corporation Sony to release a special limited-edition pair of earbuds inspired by her artistic vision.
The LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo
These limited-edition earbuds are essentially a color variation of Sony’s successful LinkBuds S line, featuring a distinctive “violet marble pattern” that Rodrigo herself helped design. Rodrigo expressed her excitement about creating a special edition of LinkBuds S in violet, aligning with her album’s aesthetic. She anticipates her fans’ enthusiasm for experiencing “GUTS” in this unique way.
A Techy Surprise
While the collaboration may seem unexpected given Rodrigo’s punk-inspired music, there’s an interesting tech twist to these earbuds. They come with custom equalizer settings personally tuned by Rodrigo and producer Daniel Nigro. These settings aim to provide an optimal listening experience for Rodrigo’s two albums on major streaming services.
Impressive Features
Beyond the design and customization, the LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo offer a range of advanced features. These include robust active noise-canceling technology, support for 360-degree spatial sound, LDAC 3 for high-resolution audio, and a transparency mode that adapts to ambient noise. Moreover, the earbuds are environmentally friendly, incorporating recycled plastic materials from automobile parts and reclaimed water bottles in their construction.
Availability and Pricing
The LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo are priced at $200, and preorders are now available directly from Sony and through authorized dealers. This partnership with Sony is not the first high-profile collaboration in support of “GUTS,” as Rodrigo previously teamed up with Meta’s Instagram to promote a feature that allows users to add music to slideshows.
