History of Boygenius in Timeline

Boygenius is an American indie rock supergroup comprising Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus. Their debut EP in 2018 preceded a hiatus, after which they released their critically acclaimed debut album, 'The Record' (2023). The album achieved commercial success, topping charts in multiple countries and earning them three Grammy Awards and one Brit Award. Described as an 'instant classic,' it reached number four on the U.S. Billboard 200. They also released a second EP, 'The Rest,' in October 2023, before going on hiatus again.

2016: Dacus and Bridgers opened for Baker

In 2016, both Dacus and Bridgers opened for Baker on separate tours. The members of the band became fans of each other's work and eventually became friends, which led to the band's formation.

2018: Debut with Self-Titled EP

In 2018, Boygenius made their debut with their self-titled EP, marking the official start of the supergroup's musical journey.

2018: Formation of Boygenius and EP Recording

In 2018, Boygenius officially formed and recorded their self-produced EP in just four days, creating an environment predominantly involving women.

2018: EP Release, Critical Acclaim, and Tour

In 2018, Boygenius released their self-titled EP to universal acclaim and embarked on a U.S. tour, including performances on Late Night with Seth Meyers and at the Tiny Desk.

2018: Occasional Surprise Appearances

Throughout 2018, Boygenius reunited on stage for occasional surprise appearances at one another's solo tours.

2019: Woodstock 50 Cancellation

In the summer of 2019, Boygenius was slated to perform at Woodstock 50, but the event was 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.

2020: Collaboration and Reunions on Solo Projects

In 2020, Boygenius was featured on Hayley Williams' song and reunited on backing vocals for each other's solo projects, all recorded on the same day.

November 19, 2021: First Full Show Since 2018

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: Announcement of "The Record" and Release of Singles

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

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

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

March 31, 2023: "The Record" Release Date

March 31, 2023, was the release date for Boygenius's debut album, "The Record."

April 2023: Performance at Coachella

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.

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

On October 13, 2023, Boygenius released their second EP, titled "The Rest", adding new material to their discography.

November 11, 2023: Saturday Night Live Appearance

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" in tribute to Sinéad O'Connor, with proceeds donated to the Aisling Project.