‘Money Tree’ can only be described as a stellar opener of a project. Olympia Vitalis‘ new EP, Lady Luck, launches with a drum intro as she sings, “when maybe all is said and done,” and a short but thrilling bass chord takes us further. The soul songstress follows up her debut EP, People Watching, and transcends the one-to-watch tag.
Hailing from West London, Olympia Vitalis originally sought to be a practicing lawyer. After realising a 9-5 is not meant for her, she trusted herself and her passion enough to choose a path as an artist. “I decided to do music when I realised it was the only thing I wanted to spend my days doing,” Vitalis shares in our interview.
The intrigue around Olympia Vitalis started as soon as I heard her 2025 single, ‘Younger,’ and since then I couldn’t look away. There is something quite remarkable about the control she holds over her voice; every note is perfectly executed, delivered with care and absolute conviction. That sort of ease makes you want to close your eyes and lose yourself in the soulful world of Olympia Vitalis.
Completing my due diligence as a fan, I found that tracks like ‘Mardy,’ ‘Curls,’ ‘Man,’ ‘Narcissus,’ and her COLOURS performance of ‘The Rush’ only confirmed my admiration. Don’t get me started about her previous single, ‘Baby Blues,’ that absolutely floored me. Her vocal game is effortless, and each song brings a new layer to her artistry while aligning with her signature slow-paced, elegant, thought-provoking, soul-filled verve.
Calling it ‘a labour of love’ between herself and her collaborator Charlie Perry, Olympia Vitalis chats to Noctis about Lady Luck, her latest 5-track meditation on timing versus talent, love for Amy Winehouse and working with Maverick Sabre on ‘Don’t Cry.’
What is your first memory of music?
Probably being in my mum’s car listening to Heather Small.
Do you remember a favourite artist of yours that particularly stood out when you were growing up?
Amy Winehouse, always. My mum is a huge fan and she’s always been my number one.
Was it an no-brainer for you to pursue music professionally?
No, I actually wanted to go into law. I did an aptitude test for law exams and failed so badly that I packed it in there and then. I decided to do music towards the end of uni when I realised it was the only thing I wanted to spend my days doing.
How would you describe what being an artist feels like?
The highs are very high, the lows are very low.
Is it different to what you thought it would be?
It is, it’s a lot harder than I thought it would be. I love it, don’t get me wrong, but being an emerging artist in London is very very hard on the purse strings.
What keeps you going every day?
I just love music, I love performing it, I don’t want to do a 9-5, I did it and I hated it ahaha.
Did you fulfil any of your career dreams?
Doing a COLORS was always a dream, and being asked to do it so early on was a massive high for me.
How was performing at Love Supreme Festival?
Brilliant, it was my first time there. It’s an amazing festival and you can really feel the love for performance there.
What other sets did you get to enjoy at the festival?
Free Nationals was brilliant, I caught a bit of Samara Joy as well, what a queen.
What is the difference between your prep for an intimate live show compared to a large-scale festival?
I make large-scale arrangements more interactive, with break down sections for example. When I play intimate shows, I like stripping back the arrangements, just having one musician accompany me and really leaning on the storytelling.
How did you celebrate the release of your new EP Lady Luck?
I actually payed a festival that evening so I sang my little heart out.
What inspired you to title the project Lady Luck?
It was originally just one of the titles for a song but I realised once all the music had been written that it perfectly described what I had been speaking about in these stories; why do certain things happen to us? Is it chance and if it is, how do we react to them?
Do you believe in luck, or is it more manifestation and the right timing?
I’m not a manifestation person I’ll be real..But I think it’s a combination of agency and luck. We can’t rely completely on luck and neither can we rely completely on agency.
You worked with Charlie Perry on this EP, how do you complement each other in the studio?
We’re just really close mates making music we love. We love the same music, we trust each other so much and it’s the most confident and myself I’ve ever felt whilst making music.
There is only one feature on Lady Luck. It is with Maverick Sabre on ‘Don’t Cry.’ Can you share more about the sentiment behind the track and why did you want to work with Maverick Sabre on this particular song?
The track’s about male vulnerability, men feeling like they can emote. Mav’s one of the best, I’m a day-one so when the opportunity came up for him to feature, it had to be on ‘Don’t Cry’. I wanted a male perspective and a female perspective and he was perfect.
What were your biggest takeaways from working on Lady Luck?
Trust myself, have confidence in what I’m doing.
What are some Summer must-visit spots in West London?
Down by the river! Go to The Rutland Arms, grab a drink, sit on the wall and watch the sunset. Perfect.
Your 2025 single ‘Younger’ was released few weeks before I turned 30. It became a soundtrack for me entering my 30s and all gradual change that unravelled. What period of your life are you talking about in the track?
No way! Very early on in my music career, when I was about 22 and just finding my feet. I didn’t have a lot of confidence and I was relying on more senior voices way too much.
What is next for you? What are some things you would like to focus on in the next 12 months?
Just making more music, learning more, playing more shows, being the best I can be.
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Words: Karolina Kramplova