Olivia Penalva Weightless EP Review: Fun But Fierce

Olivia Penalva’s EP “Weightless” is a fun, feel-good and refreshing pop journey from one of the industry’s newest stars. It will bring you the nostalgia of ’90s and new millennium pop and leave you with a smile.

Olivia is a 17-year-old singer on Youtube who, in addition to her own tunes, has multiple covers from artists like Justin Bieber, Niall Horan, Charlie Puth and The Weeknd. Her voice will soothe your ears and have you bumping to the music.

For such a young age, Olivia has established her own sound and definitely knows what she’s doing in music, thanks to well-written lyrics and smooth hooks. She doesn’t have just one sound in her songs. All her songs have a different feel and genre to it.

The song “Weightless” gives a nostalgic feeling giving an early 2000s vibe with its strumming of the guitar. The song has a JoJo and Vanessa Carlton vibe to it. Hearing it, you’ll feel all those sweet memories of where times seemed quite simpler. Her voice sounds so sweet and flows so beautifully in the song. The song is also poppy and fun. You’ll be bobbing your head to this.

“Ferris Wheel” is the perfect song to listen to on your way to work for a “wake me up” tune. The beginning starts with an ocean-like wave sound and setting on a mellow guitar and soft drums. A perfect song for a fresh new day and for fall. “Ferris Wheel” will have you sit back and enjoy your coffee at your favorite cafe. This tune gives her voice a soft touch and you can feel the happy touch to it.

Olivia then takes a new twist on her song “Freckles and Sunshine.” This tune brings our her soulful side. Her voice sounds much stronger. However, is it another mellow song with a more upbeat sound to it. Includes background vocals and sounds of snapping fingers that make the song show depth.

Olivia certainly draws influences from artists the likes of Justin Bieber and DJ Snake, both artists who vibe with EDM, pop music and RnB. The song “Skyline,” in this regards stands out and shows her creative talent in taking a different sound that flows so well with her EP. “Skyline” is a perfect song to vibe to. The beat will have you breaking out some dance moves. This song is different from her mellow and poppy songs. Her voice fits so well for an EDM song. She’s not afraid to broaden her horizons when it comes to experimenting with new sounds.

“Without You” is a song for the broken-hearted. If you’re going through a hard break up, this song is for you. Her vocals have depth and you can hear the emotion in her voice. Although it is a slow mellow song, it hits you right in the heart.

With so many different tones and sonic textures, Olivia’s EP is very fun, poppy and refreshing. It will leave you in a feel good mood. It’s an EP you wouldn’t want to pass on.