Dua Lipa, a renowned global popstar, has released her third album, Radical Optimism, which has received critical acclaim. The album features eleven dance-inducing songs, including “End Of An Era,” “Training Season,” and “Houdini,” which are sure to captivate Filipino fans. This weekend, an interactive Radical Optimism Pop-Up will occur at the Glorietta Activity Center.
Dua herself describes Radical Optimism as “psychedelic pop,” noting that “there are musical breaks and a mix of different sounds, and when you listen to it with your eyes closed, it opens up a very visual world.”
Dua’s self-discovery inspired the album and speaks to the pure joy and happiness of having clarity in situations that once seemed impossible. It’s a musical representation of how hard goodbyes and vulnerable beginnings can become milestones once you see the brighter side of things. “It struck me – the idea of going through chaos gracefully and feeling like you can weather any storm,” she shared.
Rolling Stone called this album “pop bliss,” highlighting its “uniquely and utterly Dua Lipa: confident dance pop full of witty Instagram-caption-ready one-liners.”Dua also recently returned to Saturday Night Live, where she was both the host and the musical guest. She gave an electrifying version of “Illusion,” followed by a passionate performance of “Happy For You.”
Can’t get enough of the album? Experience it like never before with this week’s Radical Optimism event. This unique and immersive pop-up is set to bring all of Dua’s songs to life – to the point where dancing is the only option! Fans can see it when they visit the Glorietta Activity Center from May 17 to 19, anytime between 10 AM and 9 PM. They’ll be treated to themed photobooths, personalized memorabilia, and more!
Exciting things are happening for Dua, as she recently announced the first tour dates in support of Radical Optimism, with shows in Berlin, Pula, and Nimes taking place in June. In addition, Dua will make her Pyramid Stage debut as the Friday night headliner at this year’s Glastonbury Festival on June 28th.
This pop powerhouse shows no signs of slowing down, and everyone’s excited to see even more performances and visuals for her new songs in the coming weeks.
Listen to Radical Optimism here!
