OLI turns missteps into momentum on new single 'Can’t Do It Right'

OLI returns with her pulse-quickening new single 'Can’t Do It Right', a late-night alt-pop track that brims with tension, vulnerability, and a subtle sense of triumph. The London-based singer-songwriter harnesses her signature introspective style and turns it toward urgency, creating a song that feels both personal and cinematic. From the very first note, the track propels forward with guitars and synths weaving a restless energy beneath her own emotive vocals, reflecting the chaos of striving and the bittersweet weight of falling short.

Lyrically, the song navigates the disorienting feeling of misalignment, reflecting moments when effort doesn’t meet expectation. OLI’s voice captures the awkward, human honesty of those experiences, making every stumble feel relatable rather than defeated. The chorus swells with a bittersweet lift, delivering an acknowledgment that progress isn’t always linear, and that there’s beauty in simply moving forward despite missteps.

What makes 'Can’t Do It Right' particularly striking is its balance of moody introspection with propulsive energy. The track is layered with atmospheric textures and cinematic sweeps that nod to OLI’s collaborative past, yet it remains entirely her own. This is alt-pop that holds space for imperfection, translating uncertainty into something electrifying.

With this release, OLI demonstrates why she’s one of London’s most compelling emerging voices. 'Can’t Do It Right' is a testament to the messy, exhilarating motion of life; a song that celebrates imperfection as much as ambition, and confirms OLI’s talent for turning introspection into expansive, unforgettable music.