Inspired by artists such as Stereolab and Broadcast, Operelly's music weaves together delicate electronic and acoustic elements into a form Olivia calls “tiptoe music.” Olivia grew up writing poetry, short stories, and songs before discovering music production through the free GarageBand app. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2025 and has since divided her time between Brooklyn and LA.

‍*FLUTTERS AWAY* follows last year's debut EP Handwriting Practice No. 1 , with which Operelly established herself as one of the most promising new voices in music. The upcoming EP tells the story of a relationship falling apart due to miscommunication. Delicate electro-acoustic arrangements alternate with the static sounds of radio interference, as if the interrupted communication the lyrics describe has also pierced the songs themselves.

‍The opening line of the EP, “When I tell my man I write all my songs about him, he doesn't seem very flattered,” sets a playfully venomous tone that runs through all five tracks. “That a loved one can be critical or anxious about work that is clearly about that person is something I rarely see songwriters discuss,” says Operelly. “And that surprises me, because it has been a recurring problem in my relationships, especially with other writers. They understand the power of words and how they can be used against you.”