Career Timeline of Lucy Dacus: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Lucy Dacus, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Lucy Dacus is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer from Richmond, Virginia. She garnered attention with her debut album, 'No Burden' (2016), leading to a contract with Matador Records. Her second album, 'Historian,' released in 2018, was critically acclaimed. 'Home Video,' her third studio album, followed in 2021, further solidifying her place in the indie music scene.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2015: First Performance in New York City

In March 2015, Lucy Dacus performed for the first time in New York City.

November 2015: Premiere of "I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore"

In November 2015, Lucy Dacus's first single, "I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore", premiered.

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September 9, 2016: Re-release of 'No Burden' on Matador Records

On September 9, 2016, Lucy Dacus's debut album, No Burden, was re-released after she signed with Matador Records.

2016: Release of Debut Album and Record Deal

In 2016, Lucy Dacus gained fame with her debut album, No Burden, leading to a deal with Matador Records.

March 2, 2018: Release of 'Historian'

On March 2, 2018, Lucy Dacus released her second album, titled Historian, which was met with critical acclaim.

October 26, 2018: Release of Boygenius EP

On October 26, 2018, the self-titled debut EP of the supergroup Boygenius, which includes Lucy Dacus, was fully released.

2018: Release of 'Historian'

In 2018, Lucy Dacus released her second album, Historian, to critical acclaim.

June 25, 2021: Release of 'Home Video'

On June 25, 2021, Lucy Dacus released her third studio album, Home Video.

September 1, 2021: Donation Announcement to Abortion Funds

After Texas's new abortion law went into effect on September 1, 2021, Lucy Dacus announced on Twitter that all money from her upcoming Texas shows would be donated to abortion funds.

2021: Release of 'Home Video'

In 2021, Lucy Dacus released her third studio album, Home Video.

July 2022: Merchandise Stand Donations

During her Home Video Tour in July 2022, Lucy Dacus announced that she and Camp Cope would be donating tips from the merchandise stand to Fund Abortion Not Police.

2022: Announcement of US Tour Dates

In November 2021, alongside the re-release of her song "Thumbs" as "Thumbs Again", Lucy Dacus announced her 2022 US tour dates.

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March 8, 2023: Release of "Night Shift" Music Video

On March 8, 2023, Lucy Dacus released a music video for the song "Night Shift", directed by Jane Schoenbrun, for the fifth anniversary of Historian.

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March 31, 2023: Boygenius Releases 'The Record'

On March 31, 2023, Boygenius' debut studio album The Record was released, leading to extensive touring throughout the year, including appearances at Coachella and on Saturday Night Live.

April 2023: Support for Trans Rights at Coachella

While performing with Boygenius at Coachella in April 2023, the band spoke in support of trans rights following proposed bills in states like Florida and Missouri.

June 2023: Protest Through Performance in Drag

At a tour date in Tennessee in June 2023, Lucy Dacus and her Boygenius bandmates performed in drag in protest of anti-drag legislation signed into law by the state governor.