History of Boygenius in Timeline

Boygenius is an indie rock supergroup comprised of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus. They released a self-titled EP in 2018 before a hiatus. They returned with their debut album, 'The Record' (2023), which achieved critical and commercial success, including three Grammy Awards and one Brit Award. NME called it an 'instant classic'. The album topped charts in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, and reached number four on the U.S. Billboard 200. They released a second EP, 'The Rest', in October 2023. The group is currently on hiatus.

2016: Dacus and Bridgers opened for Baker

In 2016, both Dacus and Bridgers opened for Baker on separate tours. This was a step in their relationship, as they were all young up-and-coming performers navigating the indie scene.

2018: Debut EP Release and Formation

In 2018, Boygenius officially debuted with their self-titled EP, marking their formation as a supergroup.

2018: EP Acclaim and U.S. Tour

In 2018, Boygenius released their EP, which was met with universal acclaim, and they embarked on a tour across the U.S., including performances on Late Night with Seth Meyers and the Tiny Desk.

2018: Formation of Boygenius and Recording the EP

In early 2018, the members of Boygenius decided to book a co-headlining tour. During that summer, they formed the band and wrote, recorded, and self-produced the Boygenius EP in four days.

2018: First show

Since 2018, the members of Boygenius reunited on stage for occasional surprise appearances at one another's solo tours.

2019: Scheduled Performance at Woodstock 50

In 2019, Boygenius was scheduled to perform at Woodstock 50, but the event was later canceled due to production issues.

July 2020: Release of Demos for Charity

In July 2020, Boygenius released demos from their recording sessions on Bandcamp, raising over $23,000 for charitable organizations in their hometowns.

2020: Collaborations on Solo Projects

In 2020, the members of Boygenius were featured on Hayley Williams' "Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris" and reunited on backing vocals for each other's solo projects, including "Graceland Too", "I Know the End" from Bridgers' Grammy-nominated Punisher album, Baker's "Favor", and Dacus's "Please Stay" and "Going Going Gone" on Home Video. All of these tracks were recorded on the same day.

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November 19, 2021: Headlining Performance at Benefit Concert

On November 19, 2021, Boygenius performed their first full show together since 2018, headlining Bread and Roses Presents' annual benefit concert in San Francisco.

January 2022: Recording of "The Record"

In January 2022, Boygenius recorded their debut studio album, The Record, at Shangri-La in Malibu, California.

January 2023: Album Announcement and Single Releases

In January 2023, Boygenius announced their debut studio album, "The Record," with a release date of March 31, 2023. They also released the album artwork and three singles: "$20," "Emily I'm Sorry," and "True Blue".

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January 31, 2023: Announcement as Headliner for Re:SET Concert Series

On January 31, 2023, AEG Presents announced that Boygenius would be a headline act at the inaugural Re:SET Concert Series.

March 31, 2023: Release of "The Record"

On March 31, 2023, Boygenius released their debut studio album, "The Record".

April 2023: Performance at Coachella Music Festival

In April 2023, Boygenius performed at the Coachella Music Festival.

September 20, 2023: Release of "Cool About It" Music Video

On September 20, 2023, Boygenius released a music video for their song "Cool About It," directed by Lauren Tsai.

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October 13, 2023: Release of "The Rest" EP

On October 13, 2023, Boygenius released their second EP titled "The Rest".

November 11, 2023: Appearance on Saturday Night Live

On November 11, 2023, Boygenius was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing two songs and appearing in a sketch with Timothée Chalamet.

November 17, 2023: Release of "The Parting Glass" Cover

On November 17, 2023, Boygenius collaborated with Ye Vagabonds to release a cover of "The Parting Glass," paying tribute to Sinéad O'Connor, with all proceeds donated to the Aisling Project.

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2023: The Tour

In 2023, Boygenius embarked on an international tour, named The Tour, with dates starting as early as April 12 and ending on August 27, featuring special guests like Carly Rae Jepsen and others. They later announced five additional tour dates in the fall of 2023.