Which genre is listed first for Olivia Rodrigo’s song “Drop Dead”?

Synth-pop is the first genre listed for Olivia Rodrigo’s song “Drop Dead.”

The song is also described using chamber pop, indie pop, pop rock, and soft rock, but synth-pop appears first in the song’s documented genre listing. Its arrangement includes synthesizers, strings, a new wave beat, a rock bridge, and a power-pop guitar solo, giving it a deliberately hybrid sound.

The track’s genre labels can be confused with the broader genre list for the album, which also includes dream pop. “Drop Dead” itself is the album’s lead single and was produced by Dan Nigro. The song’s use of violins and violas, played by Paul Cartwright, adds an orchestral color beneath its electronic and rock elements.