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Lucy Dacus has performed a stripped back version of Lady Gaga‘s hit single ‘Abracadabra’.The Boygenius star played her downbeat take on Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders.Unlike the disco-pop original, Dacus’ version was more haunting and soothing. You can listen to it below.She also performed ‘Ankles’ and ‘Best Guess’ from her recent album ‘Forever Is A Feeling‘.Lucy Dacus covering ‘Abracadabra’ by Lady Gaga for BBC Radio 1 New Music Show with Jack Saunders!She also played ‘Ankles’ and ‘Best Guess’ and did a short interview.

Lucy Dacus has revealed that Taylor Swift texted her ahead of the release of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, asking for approval to mention her name in the lyrics.The album arrived last April, and got fans talking when one of the lyrics name-dropped a person called ‘Lucy’. Heard in the title track, Swift criticises her ex-partner’s “self-sabotaging” behaviour, and makes reference to him “coming undone”.

Lucy Dacus has shared how her “new friendship” with Chappell Roan helped her get through a bad week.In a new interview with People Magazine, the Boygenius singer revealed that she and her bandmates Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers first struck up a relationship with Roan after she spoke out publicly about the “weird” and “creepy behaviour of some fans.“When [Chappell] was feeling spread really thin, all of us in Boygenius were encouraging her and telling her that it’ll die down, and it is just a really spinny trip when everybody has something to say about you,” Dacus said.She went on to share that Roan has returned the support, explaining: “I had kind of a bad week a couple of weeks back, where putting out music just feels worse, and it made me wonder if I should just skip to the part of my life where I live off the land and have a job that isn’t my name,” the “Talk” singer laughs. “And she was just like, ‘No, what you make is important and makes a lot of people feel less lonely.'”Dacus added that the ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ singer also sent her flowers.

Lucy Dacus has confirmed her romantic relationship with Julien Baker – see what she had to say below.Dacus and Baker, both members of Boygenius alongside Phoebe Bridgers, have been the topic of discussion among fans for some time now, with eagle-eyed fans suspecting that the two musicians have been a secret relationship.Now, speaking to The New Yorker about her upcoming album ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, Dacus has confirmed that she is in a “committed relationship” with Julien Baker. With both musicians being individual stars, as well as their shared fame in Boygenius, Dacus is wary of parasocial relationships and is keeping her relationship with Baker mostly private: “It only takes a handful to make your life feel like a really easily threatened thing.

Lucy Dacus has opened up about Boygenuis coming to an end, sharing that “it immediately outpaced our expectations”.The trio – comprising Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker – released two EPs with 2018’s self-titled and 2023’s ‘The Rest’. Their debut LP, 2023’s ‘The Record’ earned Boygenius their first UK Number One album and a glowing a five-star review from NME which stated that the project was “the instant classic we were hoping for”.It also saw the supergroup earn three Grammys for Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.

Lucy Dacus has revealed the tracklist for her forthcoming album ‘Forever Is A Feeling’ – check it out below.Last night (March 10), the Boygenius member took to social media to share the tracklist for her fourth solo album ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, which is to arrive on March 28 via Polydor/Geffen (pre-order/pre-save here).The album has already been previewed by its three singles, ‘Ankles’ and ‘Limerence’ – both of which arrived in January – and last month’s ‘Best Guess’. Per the tracklist announcement, which came with custom illustrations from Nicole Jaclyn Smith, the record will consist of 13 tracks.A post shared by Lucy Dacus (@lucydacus)Among the 10 remaining tracks that fans have yet to hear are album opener ‘Calliope Prelude’, ‘Modigliani’, the title track ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, ‘Most Wanted Man’ and ‘Lost Time’.

Lucy Dacus has shared a new single, ‘Best Guess’, and announced a UK and European tour for later this year. Listen and find all the details below.The song is the third preview of the Boygenius member’s fourth solo album ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, which is to arrive on March 28 via Polydor/Geffen (pre-order/pre-save here).On the delicate, romantic tune, Dacus sings: “Clasping your necklace / Zipping your dress / Hands on your waist / Kissing your neck / I love your body / I love your mind / They will change / So will mine.”Telling her partner that the pair belong together in the chorus, she adds: “You are my best guess / At the future / You are my best guess / If I were a gambling man, and I am / You’d be my best bet.”‘Best Guess’ is described as Dacus’ “unique take on a love song, an anthem of queer tenderness that captures that mix of excitement and uncertainty as two people take a romantic chance with one another”.The single is accompanied by a self-directed official music video, starring Cara Delevingne, Towa Bird, MUNA‘s Naomi Mcpherson and more.

Lucy Dacus has announced a series of intimate shows taking place in the UK and Europe late this spring. Find ticket details below.The dates come in celebration of the upcoming album ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, which the songwriter announced earlier this month.They also arrive as an extension of her ‘Evening With Lucy Dacus’ tour dates, which are set to kick off next month in Brooklyn and include dates in Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles.Following the US shows in February, Dacus will head to the UK in March for five more intimate live shows.

Lucy Dacus has pledged $10k for trans surgeries after President Donald Trump declared that America will recognise only two sexes during his second inauguration.On Monday (January 20), Trump was sworn into office for his second term as President of the United States.

Lucy Dacus has announced a new album titled ‘Forever Is A Feeling’, and dropped two lead singles called ‘Ankles’ and ‘Limerence’. Check them out below, alongside details of a US tour.The project will mark the fourth studio album from the artist, and her first since boygenius shared their critically acclaimed album,‘The Record’, last year.Following on from Dacus’ last album ‘Home Video’, the upcoming release sees the musician shift away from the world of adolescence and take on a decidedly adult feel, enriched by themes of sexuality and romance.Set for release on March 28 via Polydor, the cover is a painting of Dacus by acclaimed visual artist Will St.

Lucy Dacus has announced a short US tour for 2025 that will mark her first solo gigs “in over two years” – see the list of dates and ticketing details below.Dacus took to social media last night (December 16) to announce the tour, which is being dubbed ‘An Evening with Lucy Dacus’. The run of shows currently lasts for only four dates in February.

the first UK signee to Phoebe Bridgers’ label, Saddest Factory Records. She is set to release ‘You Are The Morning’ under Saddest Factory on January 17, 2025, with the album being produced by Bridgers and her Boygenius bandmates Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker.Speaking about ‘Elephant’, Jasmine said: “I wrote ‘Elephant’ very early in my transition about my first t4t love.

Julien Baker ended her show in New York early on Sunday night (October 6) due to illness, but has since confirmed a new date with a surprise “special guest”.The soloist and Boygenius member began a three-night run at NYC’s Webster Hall last Saturday (October 5), where she debuted two new songs with Torres. However, Baker was forced to leave the stage mid-set the following evening after getting sick.According to Setlist.FM, the singer-songwriter performed nine tracks before her live backing band attempted an instrumental version of ‘Middle Children’. Baker’s Boygenius bandmate Lucy Dacus then came out to announce that the gig would be ending prematurely.“I have, actually, sad news, which is that totally unexpectedly Julien rushed off the stage and is sick and is throwing up, which I just got clearance from her to tell y’all,” Dacus told the audience.Lucy telling us that Julien got sick and the rest of the show was canceled! Get better soon Julien! #julienbaker #lucydacus #boygenius ♬ original sound – Jay “So you know that it is really, actually something happening.

Phoebe Bridgers’ record label has announced singer-songwriter jasmine.4.t as its first UK signee – listen to her single ‘Skin On Skin’, produced by Boygenius, here.Manchester-based Jasmine is Saddest Factory Records’ first signing from the UK, and the signing came about after a support slot with Bridgers’ Boygenius bandmate Lucy Dacus.She shared ‘Skin On Skin’ on social media earlier today (July 16), and said: “I can’t believe this is finally out in the world, it’s one that I wrote early in my transition about T4T [trans for trans] love and it’s a dream come true to have @julienrbaker’s solos on it, as well as her, @phoebebridgers and @lucydacus producing, and my trans comrades @_eobr, @vixens_diary and Bobby Gruska performing alongside me with @phoenix_rousiamanis on spiritual guidance!”Saddest Factory shared a post, too, writing, “Classic first day mistake, our new employee @Jasmine.4.t forgot her badge. Check out her new single, “Skin on Skin,” to soothe the burn of not being able to get into the building tomorrow morning!”A post shared by jasmine.4.t (@jasmine.4.t)A post shared by Saddest Factory Records (@saddestfactoryrecords)Jasmine began playing the guitar after her late uncle gave her his instrument, and she began playing in “silly skate punk bands” and releasing material on Breakfast Records, a label she co-founded with friends.She was going to release her new music on her own, too, but decided to submit demos to Saddest Factory Records after touring with Dacus.

Hozier brought Lucy Dacus on stage with him to perform ‘I, Carrion (Icarian)’ in New York City on Friday (June 7) – check out the footage below.Last September, Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers invited Hozier on stage at a Boygenius show in Boston to perform ‘Salt in the Wound’. Now, the Irish singer-songwriter has returned the favour.Hozier wrote on Instagram after the show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, “Thank you so much to the incredibly gifted Lucy Dacus for joining me.

Taylor Swift has name-dropped a person called ‘Lucy’ in her latest album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, and fans have begun speculating who it could be.The star’s 11th studio album arrived today (April 19) and earlier this morning Swift announced that it is, in fact, a double album and shared the remaining tracks.Since its release, fans have taken to social media to suggest that the record is about her six-year relationship with actor Joe Alwyn, as well as her brief romance with The 1975‘s frontman Matty Healy.However, it is during the second song of the album – the title track – that one line in particular has caught the attention of fans, as the pop icon goes on to refer to a person called ‘Lucy’.In the song, Swift criticises her partner’s “self-sabotaging” behaviour, and makes reference to him “coming undone” – a line which some fans are convinced is about Healy and his infamous string of controversies.In the track, Swift goes on to recall how the lover in question once told “Lucy” that he would take his own life if Swift left him.“Sometimes I wonder if you’re gonna screw this up with me, but you told Lucy you’d kill yourself if I ever leave,” she sings, also adding: “And I had said that to Jack about you so I felt seen, everyone we know understands why it’s meant to be, because we’re crazy.” In the latter, fans speculate that the reference to ‘Jack’ may be a nod to Jack Antonoff, who is Swift’s longtime collaborator and producer of the album.Ultimately, fans seem convinced that the ‘Lucy’ referenced in the title track is Lucy Dacus – a third of the Grammy-winning group boygenius and someone who has connections to both Swift and Healy.Dacus had a friendship with Healy for years, as did boygenius bandmate Phoebe

Lucy Dacus has shared a message of appreciation with fans after Boygenius won their first BRIT Award last night (March 2).The trio – comprising Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker – picked up the International Group Of The Year statue at the 2024 ceremony, beating Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Paramore and Gabriels.Accepting the band’s BRIT in a video message, Dacus said: “We wanna thank our label Polydor for making this possible. Long live Boygenius.” Bridgers added: “Thank you so much.” See the clip below.Later, Dacus took to Facebook to post a message in which she reflected on the trio’s hugely successful past 12 months.“This day marks six years since [Dacus’ 2018 album] ‘Historian’ was released, a year since [Boygenius single] ‘Not Strong Enough’ came out, a month since the Grammys, and BG won a BRIT Award today, so I’m feelin reflective and wanted to say thank you to everyone that cares about my music and Boygenius,” she wrote.“It is not lost on me what a rare experience I’m getting to live.”Dacus continued: “The past year has been unbelievable, more like a dream than reality.

Marika Hackman has covered Boygenius‘ ‘Not Strong Enough’ in a new live session.The singer had reportedly been playing an acoustic version of the supergroup’s hit in the run-up to the release of her new album ‘Big Sigh’, and it has now been captured on video in a session for The Line Of Best Fit recorded in Crouch End studios.‘Not Strong Enough’ recently earned Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker two Grammy awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance, while the album it is taken from, ‘The Record’, won Best Alternative Album.Check out Hackman’s version of ‘Not Strong Enough’ below:After the ceremony, Bridgers declared that Neil Portnow, the former head of the Grammys, should “rot in piss”.After being asked about the current state of rock and women’s places within the space at the ceremony, Bridgers said: “I have something to say about women. The ex-president of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow, said that if women want to be nominated and win Grammys, that they should ‘step up.’ He’s also being accused of sexual violence.

Boygenius have opened up about the potential of them making another record, saying that they like the future of the band remaining “a surprise”.The trio – formed of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker – explored the future of the project in a recent interview with NME, in celebration of their debut album ‘The Record’ being named as album of the year.In the conversation, the band opened up about their time working on the breakthrough album, and the overwhelming response it received upon its release back in March. When asked about whether they have any plans for new material, however, they explained how they aren’t quite sure what the future holds.“I like it being a surprise,” Baker began.

Indie rock superstars turned regular bog-standard superstars boygenius (a.k.a. Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus) are the latest artists to perform on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.

Boygenius have performed a cover of Shania Twain’s ‘You’re Still The One’ during a recent appearance on BBC Radio 1. The trio played the 1998 hit in a stripped-back arrangement, with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker on guitar and mandolin, respectively, and the group – rounded out by Lucy Dacus – singing stacked harmonies during its choruses.