Phoebe Bridgers will release her first solo album in six years, Lost Weekend, on August 14 via Dead Oceans. The announcement follows the debut of her lead single, “Lost Boys,” which features contributions from artists including Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Jack Antonoff. Bridgers previously teased the project through a series of surprise pop-up shows.
Why are artists shifting toward phone-free concert environments?
Bridgers implemented a strict no-phones policy during her recent pop-up shows, including a performance at Madison Square Garden. This strategy serves to prevent footage from leaking.
What defines the production style of “Lost Boys”?
“Lost Boys” features a dense collaborative roster. The track includes vocal contributions from Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, alongside instrumental work from Jack Antonoff on electric guitar and synths, and Chris Thile on mandolin. The production was a joint effort between Bridgers, Tony Berg, Ethan Gruska, and Antonoff, with additional input from Alex G.
How does this album fit into Bridgers’ recent career trajectory?
The release of Lost Weekend follows her stint with Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker in Boygenius. Shortly before that band’s 2023 return, Bridgers released her last solo single, a charity cover of the Handsome Family’s Christmas song “So Much Wine.” Her upcoming appearance in Primetime, a new A24 film starring Robert Pattinson that chronicles Chris Hansen’s infamous 2000s TV program To Catch a Predator.
Did you know?
The music video for “Lost Boys,” directed by Lance Oppenheim and Pablo Rochat, features Bridgers as an elf surrounded by knights in a Renaissance-style video game come to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Lost Weekend be released?
The album is scheduled for release on August 14 via Dead Oceans.
Who is featured on the lead single “Lost Boys”?
The track features Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Caroline Shaw, Alex G, Jack Antonoff, Nate Walcott, Blake Mills, Chris Thile, and Christian Lee Hutson.
Is Phoebe Bridgers touring after the album release?
Yes, Bridgers is scheduled to embark on the “Lost Tour” in September, one month after the album drops.
Will Phoebe Bridgers appear in any films soon?
She is set to appear in the A24 film Primetime, which stars Robert Pattinson and centers on the 2000s television program To Catch a Predator.
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