Boygenius

Boygenius and Kristen Stewart, the director of their new short film, talked about the 'fever dream' of making the videos at a Hollywood premiere.

She’s due to make a bigger splash in the filmmaking world with a feature debut, “The Chronology of Water,” for Ridley Scott’s production company, Scott Free. ‘I’ll be the boy with a pink carnation.'” Another reason for the line edit: “Elliott Smith tried to wear a pink carnation with his white suit at the Oscars. … I stuck with it because of the avenue that it provides me to feel understood by other people.” Baker said she “back-to-backed” a listen to that debut and the new Boygenius album, “and when I listen back to the lyrics that I was writing for this record, it’s like an entirely different person, capable of a self-love.” Coming up with names simultaneously on the count of three, Bridgers picked “Greg,” Baker picked “Peanut” and Dacus said “Four” (“because four comes after three”). Said Dacus, “I wrote a song, ‘We’re in Love,’ for them, but there are like one-word changes that Phoebe made that like opened up the whole meaning of the song. The segment for “Emily I’m Sorry,” meanwhile, features Bridgers singing in front of a monster truck rally. And one of them is taller than me,” laughed the most diminutive of the three band members. “I’ve been putting out records for 10 years today,” she said, referring to the March 30, 2013 release of an album by her first band, the Star Killers. It was a blast, definitely the most fun I’ve ever had on a music video shoot.” “It was a knockout, fall-down honor to be asked” to direct the short, Stewart said, and capture “the incredible fireworks show that pops off when these three come together. The members of Boygenius conceived the idea that an old-school film premiere would make for a more novel launch for the new album than a release gig, pulling up in a limo and posing on a red carpet before sitting down to answer about a half-hour’s worth of questions. So we’re all proud of her, and happy to have had an excuse to share space with her and create something.”

If there were any lingering doubts that Melanie Martinez was not a typical pop singer-songwriter, new album Portals — a meditation on death, reincarnation, ...

If there were any lingering doubts that Melanie Martinez was not a typical pop singer-songwriter, new album Portals — a meditation on death, reincarnation, repeating patterns and gazing into the universe’s nothingness — should promptly put an end to them. Listeners have been waiting for an official project to let those gifts fully shine, and In Pieces functions as that long-awaited showcase, with dazzling vocal displays (the luxurious “Looze U” boasts some breathtaking technical skill) as well as crackling featured guests (“Cheatback,” in which Chlöe plots revenge on a cheating boyfriend alongside acoustic guitar strums and Future’s warbled encouragement, is an easy highlight). Roughly two weeks before Blackpink makes history by becoming the first K-pop Coachella headliner, the quartet’s Jisoo has made a promising solo debut, with a two-song project, Me, that combines the group’s arena-ready pop craft and a subtly revealed individual skill set.

Driving the news: Music insiders are raving about today's release of the indie rockers' debut album, “The Record.” WXPN will be “playing the hell out of it” in ...

[the first show](https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2016/09/13/493765987/the-on-the-road-education-of-lucy-dacus) Lucy and Julien ever played together, so you can be sure I’ll be spinning this one all day. [Lucy lives here and all](https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2022/09/27/lucy-dacus-philadelphia-best-day-ever). I wasn’t lucky enough to get an early copy, but if the [single "Not Strong Enough"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIX_ouNJsTs) and the [staggering](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/boygenius-the-record-1234704024/) [early](https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/boygenius-the-record-review-the-instant-classic-we-were-hoping-for-3419059) [reviews](https://consequence.net/2023/03/boygenius-the-record-review/) are any indication, this is set to be huge. [Rolling Stone wrote ](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/boygenius-the-record-1234704024/)of “The Record.” [Boygenius](https://www.xboygeniusx.com/) joins badasses [Meek Mill](https://shop.meekmill.com/), the [War on Drugs](https://www.thewarondrugs.net/), et al in the diverse, Philly-linked pantheon of successful musical stars. [Philly’s NonComm](https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/lucy-dacus-new-album-philadelphia-boygenius-20210620.html).

Welcome to Queer Jams of the Week, featuring new pride music from Tyler, the Creator, Boygenius, Chappell Roan & more.

That’s the idea that The Aces cut right to on their latest song “Solo,” where lead singer Cristal Ramirez decides to take a hard look at the things she’s done wrong in her relationships, despite blaming the people around her. On it’s face, “Jealous of My Brother” might sound like a strange song to people unfamiliar with coming out and transitioning. “Say Your Name,” released in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, serves as something of a promise from Jam to her community — even when things are hard, they will be surrounded by people to catch them if they fall. Whether instructing fans to go for the things they want, or asking that everyone should “speak less and listen more,” Burns makes her point beautifully on this lovely ditty. Whether he’s battling his own ego on “Sorry Not Sorry” or celebrating what it means to be a real friend on “Dogtooth,” Tyler once again proves that even his outtakes are some of the best tracks in the game. 1 placement](https://www.billboard.com/pro/tyler-the-creator-call-me-if-you-get-lost-number-one-billboard-200-chart/) on the Billboard 200 and [Grammy win for best rap album](https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/tyler-the-creator-2022-grammys-best-rap-album-speech-1235054973/), Tyler is revisiting his 2021 effort Call Me If You Get Lost with his new Estate Sale version, featuring a handful of brand new songs that didn’t make the original cut.

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Chlöe and Boygenius ...

[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUGto2xAU8c)) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55vGNbfJv4o)) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1w75WPXR8I)) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEtPFB41lB0)) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR5806ud0kk)) [Boygenius](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/boygenius/) arrive with huge solo debut LPs, Tyler the Creator drops a deluxe gem, and [Jisoo](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/jisoo/) of Blackpink releases a fire solo single. [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQWteJf-fkQ)) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lJyioOjbKE)) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OeC9CGtWcM)) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn3hiKxkUDI)) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPv_M7OBJ24)) This week, Chlöe and

Fans gathered at Electric Fetus Tuesday to soak in the first listen of boygenius' highly anticipated album — “the record.” While the pandemic made in-person ...

Hadler and Michalkiewicz both attend the University of Minnesota, where they bonded in a hallway over a Phoebe Bridgers T-shirt. They debriefed on the session, heads nodding profusely and tears drying up. “It just makes me happy seeing a bunch of women coming together for a work of art created by three women, and queer women. Fans knew what to expect, and many shared that they were prepared to cry. And both sides benefit from the deal: Fans get to experience new music a few days early and get access to free and exclusive merch, and the music industry — labels and stores both — can advertise to the audience with a fan-centric experience. But you get to experience the art over and over again, on demand for yourself … the idea of hearing [the album] early is fun and makes you feel special,” Beth Tompkins said. “Everywhere in the world, people are experiencing the music at the same time. It’s a classic fan friendship: Hadler and Maiers met at a Phoebe Bridgers concert and stayed in touch. Bands and labels are working with local record stores to host listening parties, scheduled at the same time in every city across the globe. As it nears 4 p.m., the record section at Electric Fetus in Minneapolis swells with attendees in classic “sad girl” music garb: Dr. When the music first started, Ellie said she was stunned.

Boygenius – the supergroup consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus – play in a league all their own. Each is a formidable force in the ...

The shows will kick off on April 12 in Pomona, California – a few days before their appearance at this year’s Coachella. The viewer is just as disoriented as Baker is while the driving anthem plays overtop all the action. The accompanying visual is no different. The three-part project is a delightfully weird, visual mind trip that pairs perfectly with the trio’s music. In celebration of the new record, the group has also released a short film, directed by actress Kristen Stewart. Boygenius – the supergroup consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus – play in a league all their own.

Kristen Stewart helms "The Film," a trio of boygenius music videos featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker.

[told IndieWire](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/05/kristen-stewart-cannes-75th-anniversary-1234728181/) at 2022 Cannes that if “The Chronology of Water” didn’t come together with financing this year, she would take drastic measures. A survivor’s story, a sexually abrasive and honest coming of age, the film is a physical memory wash of the inner life of author Yuknavitch. Stewart previously helmed the music video for Sage + the Saint’s 2014 single “Take Me Down to the South” and Chvrches’ “Down Side of Me” in 2017. Stewart previously called Yuknavitch’s writing “so physical and so fiercely, ragingly female.” The short film kicks off with “$20” as the band takes a blood oath with the younger versions of themselves. Three singles from boygenius’ “The Record,” out March 31, are featured onscreen with a 14-minute [short film](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/watch-lucy-dacus-night-shift-video-directed-by-jane-schoenbrun-1234817357/) helmed by Stewart.

First, there's the timing. Singer/songwriters Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus all ascended around the same time on the heels of three critically ...

Amid the Rilo Kiley-esque indie punch of “$20,” Baker sings, “pushing the flowers that come up into the front of a shotgun,” nodding to photographer Bernie Boston’s Pulitzer-winning Vietnam protest photo. The mutual respect is palpable, as is this project’s peripheral effect in propelling each artist toward their next — and now even more highly anticipated — solo efforts. Baker’s “Satanist” is a more upbeat roundabout, fueled by ‘90s alt-rock styled guitar scuzz as she petitions the listener to sell their soul. The three-part harmony builds to an eruption on “Not Strong Enough,” The Record’s catchiest jam. However, it’s perhaps more fun when each woman passes the mic and keeps a verse for herself — think Fugees meets emo-folk — like on the Paul Simon-inspired “Cool About It,” which examines a decaying relationship from three sides. Instead, they doubled down and reunited to produce The Record itself, a collaborative winner delightfully devoid of ego or pretense.

The first full-length album from Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus evinces a preëmptive nostalgia for the honeymoon phase of creative ...

“Satanist” sounds like a Weezer bop, whereas “Revolution 0” has the gentle lilt of an The ethos holding the band together is one of experimentation and fond allusion rather than loyalty to any one vision. They could be any kind of band they want to be, but the feeling their music evokes, a seesawing between clowning and candor, is more important than sonic consistency. “Not Strong Enough” does not sound like any other song on “the record”; if anything, it sounds a bit like early Sheryl Crow, from whom the band borrowed the song title. “Who would I be without you, without them?” This is the kind of rhapsodic romanticism that flows out of the early days of close female friendship, when you are not sure if you are in love with the other person or just in love with the fact that you finally have someone to talk to. In her best track on the EP, “Salt in the Wound,” she sings of a toxic lover, “You take and you take / Like silks up my sleeve.” Dacus brings a sense of wit to all of her songs, and with boygenius she seemed to be trying to dazzle her bandmates with wordplay. “You butter me up,” she sings on the EP, “and you sit down to eat.” That this gushy affection is trichotomous is part of the boygenius allure—three can be a messy number when it comes to friends, lovers, and bandmates, but, so far, the Bridgers, Dacus, and Baker triangle is refreshingly equilateral. Of the three, she is the only one to have performed a set on “Saturday Night Live”—during which she smashed an electric guitar, prompting a rash of pearl-clutchy think pieces—or to have her personal life picked apart in gossip columns. Observant fans will still easily be able to pick out which songs are “Phoebe songs” versus “Julien songs” versus “Lucy songs.” But there is a new level of intertextuality among the three singers, whose hearty generosity and palpable eagerness to be together seem to temper the possibility of any one voice becoming dominant. We are in the golden age of the guest verse, whereas the supergroup, in which each member has the charisma and the billing of a front person, feels a bit like a throwback. The cover of their EP mimics a cover of a 1969 Crosby, Stills, and Nash album.