At 25, Olivia Penalva stands as one of Canada’s most compelling young voices, an artist shaped by years of turning life into melody. What began as a spark at 11 has grown into a career defined by emotional honesty, sweeping pop landscapes, and a quiet courage that runs through every song she writes.

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She has been telling stories since she was 11, tracing the edges of growing up through lyrics about self-discovery, heartbreak, resilience, and the delicate places in between. Her music feels like a hand on the shoulder, intimate, searching, and unafraid to sit with the truth. Listeners often describe her songs as cinematic, but it’s the humanity underneath that stays with them.

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Her newest project, Spiderwebs, captures that spirit more vividly than ever. It’s a collection that threads vulnerability with strength, exploring the moments that tangle, break, and ultimately teach us who we are. The album resonated deeply with fans and press, marking a creative shift toward something richer, more atmospheric, and unmistakably her.

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Along the way, Olivia’s earlier releases found a home on Canadian radio, earning recognition and support that helped introduce her voice to a wider audience. Those chapters laid the groundwork for the artist she is now — one who writes with intention, feels deeply, and continues to grow with each new release.

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“I’ve always loved telling stories through my music, whether they were personal or ones I made up along the way. I realized how powerful it is that people living completely different lives can still find themselves in the same song. That connection inspired me to share more of my own.”