There’s something refreshingly simple about Olivia Dean’s new single “Nice To Each Other”, and that’s exactly the point.
Out now via Capitol Records, the track feels like a subtle shift in tone for the BRIT-nominated artist. After the emotional honesty of her 2023 debut Messy and the cinematic balladry of “It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be” from the latest Bridget Jones film, Olivia’s latest release is a return to lightness, without losing depth.
It’s a song about modern dating that doesn’t spiral into despair. About connection without chaos. And about how, radical as it sounds — it’s okay to just be nice to each other.
A Soft, Soulful Groove
Produced by Matt Hales (Lianne La Havas, Paloma Faith) and Zach Nahome (Bakar, PinkPantheress), “Nice To Each Other” sits in that mellow, soul-pop lane Olivia does so well. The production is low-key but tight: warm keys, a slinky rhythm, and Olivia’s vocal gliding effortlessly over the top.
It’s the kind of track that feels made for sunny late afternoons — walking home after a date that actually went well, when you’re still trying to play it cool but already thinking about texting them.
What Olivia Says
“Nice To Each Other is a song about the push and pull of exploring your independence in dating,” Olivia shared.
“It’s about enjoying someone in the present and allowing it to be both light and meaningful. I think this song and video represent a playfulness in me that I’m excited for people to see.”
That balance — between ease and depth, fun and feeling, is something Olivia’s always been good at. This track just lets her lean into it more than ever.
What It Tells Us About Her Right Now
If Messy was about emotional clarity, and “It Isn’t Perfect…” was about love’s complications, “Nice To Each Other” feels like a reset. There’s no overthinking. No tension. Just presence.
It’s also a reminder that Olivia isn’t just here to deliver heartbreak ballads (though she’s very good at those). She’s evolving — experimenting with tone, trusting the softness, and showing different sides of herself without ever losing what makes her voice so distinctive.
What’s Next?
Olivia’s got a busy few months ahead. She’ll be supporting Sam Fender on his UK stadium tour, joining Sabrina Carpenter at BST Hyde Park in July, and heading out across North America for her Across The Atlantic headline tour.
If “Nice To Each Other” is any hint of what’s coming next, it’s safe to say she’s entering a new chapter — one that feels lighter, freer, and even more assured.
💬 Want to know more about Olivia’s story? Read our full deep dive on who she is.
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