History of Lucy Dacus in Timeline

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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May 2, 1995: Lucy Elizabeth Dacus Born

Lucy Elizabeth Dacus was born on May 2, 1995, and would become an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer.

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2013: Graduation and University Enrollment

After graduating from Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in 2013, Lucy Dacus began studying film at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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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February 26, 2016: Release of 'No Burden' on EggHunt Records

On February 26, 2016, Lucy Dacus's debut album, No Burden, was originally released digitally on CD and on vinyl via Richmond's EggHunt Records.

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.

October 2016: London Calling festival appearance

In October 2016, Lucy Dacus played the London Calling festival in Amsterdam, replacing The Duke Spirit.

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.

2019: Release of 'La Vie en rose' Cover

In 2019, to coincide with Valentine's Day, Lucy Dacus released a cover of "La Vie en rose", starting a series of songs commemorating major holidays.

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2019: Moved from Richmond, Virginia

In late 2019, Lucy Dacus moved from Richmond, Virginia.

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.

February 2, 2022: Release of 'Kissing Lessons'

On February 2, 2022, Lucy Dacus released the single "Kissing Lessons", accompanied by a music video.

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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.

October 2023: Named One of the Greatest Guitarists by Rolling Stone

In October 2023, Rolling Stone named Lucy Dacus the 213th-greatest guitarist of all time, recognizing the essential role of her guitar in her music.

2023: Moved from Philadelphia

In 2023, Lucy Dacus moved from Philadelphia.

February 1, 2024: Boygenius Announces Hiatus

On February 1, 2024, Boygenius announced a hiatus.

October 8, 2024: Surprise Opener at Brooklyn Steel

On October 8, 2024, Lucy Dacus was a surprise opener for a makeup Julien Baker show at New York City's Brooklyn Steel, where she performed an untitled new song, now known as "Best Guess" on International Lesbian Day.

2024: Boygenius wins 3 Grammy Awards

In 2024, Boygenius won 3 Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album, and became the first all-female band to win Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.