Olivia Rodrigo continues to make great impressions on the alt-rock elders who she obviously admires. Rodrigo brought out David Byrne at last year’s Gov Ball, and then Byrne shared his bad-idea cover of her smash “Drivers License” a few months later., according to Stereogum.
NME also noted that <img alt="The Cure's Robert Smith performing live on stage for Teenage Cancer Trust, photo by Yui Mok/PA Images/Getty" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1270" src="https://www.nme.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TheCureRobertSmithTCT-London-gig-series-line-up-update.
Olivia Rodrigo and The Cure’s Robert Smith have been in the studio together, it seems. The American star is on the cover of the latest issue of British Vogue, a rare insight into her creative process. (Clash Magazine)
Why It Matters Here
While Robert Smith and The Cure have a legendary history of electrifying audiences at venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Irvine Meadows, their influence resonates deeply with a generation of Los Angeles alternative music fans. This enduring connection makes any new artistic endorsement, especially from a pop phenomenon like Olivia Rodrigo, a noteworthy event for the region’s discerning music scene.
Last updated March 21, 2026.