Boygenius Achieves Major Success
Lucy Dacus stated that Boygenius was coming to a close, noting that “he was immediately ahead of our expectations.”
The trio, which includes Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker, released two EPs titled “The Rest” in 2018 and 2023. Their debut LP, “2023 The Record,” made Boygenius the first British album number one to receive a luminous five-star review from NME, who described the project as “instant classics, which we hoped for.”
They also received three Grammy nominations, winning for Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance. At the 2024 ceremony, they were honored as the International Group of the Year by the Brits.
Future Plans and Break Announcement
In a December 2023 interview with NME, Boygenius expressed excitement about the possibility of future collaborations, keeping the concept of a group “a surprise” after their debut LP “The Record” was named album of the year.
Baker elaborated: “I appreciate that this group can be something transient; it isn’t tied to any one of us or to a routine we have to maintain.”
“This is our space to return to whenever we feel inspired, a sacred place rather than something we feel pressured to constantly produce.”
At the start of 2024, the trio announced their break during a secret performance in Los Angeles, telling their fans, “We are leaving for the foreseeable future. This is our last show, and we feel it.”
Dacus reflected on the timing of the group’s conclusion, stating it arrived at “the perfect time.” In a conversation with A resident of New York, she shared her thoughts on her upcoming solo album “Forever Is Sense,” explaining that their group had taken precedence over her solo endeavors. “We had substantial goals, but this was beyond our expectations. We had to adapt. I’m still in shock,” she said.
Dacus continued, saying, “We often discuss this and work through it. I feel a sense of detachment. It feels like this could all end in a moment, because if it can begin in an instant, it can also end just as quickly.”
She mentioned that the decision to take a break “was made even before the record came out.” She added, “We always said, ‘One year,'” highlighting the group’s focus on self-preservation. “We wanted to protect our friendship, our energy, and avoid feeling pressured by each other, ensuring we could maintain it for others.” Dacus believes they concluded at “the perfect time.”
The “Night Change” singer previously expressed her feelings regarding the group’s hiatus after winning their Brit award. In a social media post, Dusk shared, “I feel incredibly lucky and thankful today and most days. I will love Phoebe and Julien forever. We will miss you. A long-live Boygenius.”
Upcoming Solo Projects and Tour Dates
Lucy Dacus’s fourth studio album, “Forever Is Sense,” is set to release on March 28 through Polydor/Geffen (Pre-order here). So far, she has released four singles: “Conversation,” “Ankles,” and “Limitation” in January, followed by “The Best Assumption” last month.
Recently, she revealed the tracklist for her album “Forever Is Sense,” which features individual artwork by Nicole Jacqueline Smith.
Among the ten undisclosed tracks, fans are excited for titles such as “Calliope Prelude,” “Modigliani,” the album’s title track “Forever is the Feeling,” “The Most Wanted Person,” and “Lost Time.” Hozier will also feature on the album, specifically on “Bullseye.”
Although Hozier is the only confirmed guest on the list, there are indications that Blake Mills, Bartis Strange, Madison Cunningham, Collin Pastor, Jake Finch, and Melin Duterte might contribute to the record. Dacus’ Boygenius collaborators, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker, are also expected to appear.
Earlier, Dacus made her debut with “Best Hunch” during a Julien Baker concert in Brooklyn last fall.
Moreover, she has announced a series of UK and European shows this summer, including a performance at A2 Academy Brixton on June 26, followed by the Glastonbury Festival 2025 on June 28.
On June 30, she will tour the UK with a concert in Edinburgh’s Asher Hall before heading to Manchester Academy on July 2 and Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on July 3. Following that, she is set to perform at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark on July 5. Tickets for the new dates are now available for purchase – Get your tickets here.
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Lucy Dacus 2025 UK and European Tour Dates:
JUNE
12 – Rockefeller, Oslo
16 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
19 – Astra, Berlin
24 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
25 – Trianon, Paris
26 – Academy O2 Brixton, London
30 – Asher Hall, Edinburgh
JULY
02 – Academy, Manchester
03 – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin
05 – Roskilde Festival, Roskilde
These dates will follow two intimate concerts at the Sir John Soane Museum in London this month as part of her “Evening with Lucy Dacus” tour. Additionally, she has announced several small shows in the United States along with a broader North American tour this spring (find remaining tickets here).
In other news, Julien Baker recently performed a cover of “Toxicity” by System of a Down during SXSW 2025. Just two days before, she and Torres unveiled their collaborative track “Showdown” from their upcoming country album, “Send the My Way Prayer,” due out April 18. You can pre-order “Send a Prayer My Way” here.
Moreover, rumors have surfaced that Phoebe Bridgers may appear in the new film by Robert Pattinson, as she was spotted on set.
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