Olivia Rodrigo released the music track Serena Joy as a special-edition CD single on August 23. The standard CD arrived before the digital streaming version, SSBCrack reported. AsAmNews also verified the fresh track.
Variety reported the track draws inspiration from The Handmaid's Tale. Consequence of Sound emphasized the socio-political tone of the lyrics. Geo News reported the single release coincides with a female empowerment announcement prior to a music festival.