Start here: Man I Need
Listen to The Art of Loving on Apple Music, beginning with “Man I Need.” It is one of the singles from Olivia Dean’s second album, released in September 2025. As an entry point, it gives you a specific song to spend time with before taking on the whole record.
Three songs, three ways in
- Man I Need. Start with the direct statement at the heart of the title. Then move through the album to hear how that certainty sits alongside other versions of love.
- So Easy (To Fall in Love). Dean’s official album introduction describes its joyful rhythms and hopeful writing. Pick this next if you want the record’s lighter side.
- Nice to Each Other. Dean has described this song as an exploration of independence in dating. Listen for the tension between wanting closeness and holding onto your own space.
Make room for the whole record
Produced with Zach Nahome, The Art of Loving considers romantic love alongside friendship and self-reflection. That range is the reason to continue beyond the singles: the album gives the individual songs a broader conversation to belong to.
Try the three songs above, then restart the album from the beginning. Treat that second pass as a chance to notice how the running order changes your first impression.
Sources & listening
Album details and song context: Olivia Dean’s official music page and her label’s album announcement. Open the album on Apple Music.