Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Phoebe Bridgers
Discover the career path of Phoebe Bridgers, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Phoebe Bridgers is an American singer-songwriter known for her indie folk music, characterized by acoustic guitar, electronic production, and melancholic lyrics. She has garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, including four Grammy Awards from eleven nominations. Bridgers' music often explores themes of sadness, mortality, and relationships, resonating with a wide audience and solidifying her position as a prominent figure in contemporary music.
1975: Collaboration with The 1975's Matty Healy
Phoebe Bridgers collaborated with various artists including Matty Healy from The 1975.
1975: Collaboration with The 1975
Phoebe Bridgers has been featured on or co-released tracks with the band The 1975.
2016: Tour Support for Julien Baker
In 2016, Phoebe Bridgers supported Julien Baker on her tour of the East Coast, furthering her exposure in the music scene.
January 2017: Release of 'Smoke Signals' and European Tour with Conor Oberst
In January 2017, Phoebe Bridgers released the single "Smoke Signals" and opened for Conor Oberst on his European tour.
March 2017: Performance at South by Southwest
In March 2017, Phoebe Bridgers performed at South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival.
June 2017: Signing with Dead Oceans
In June 2017, Phoebe Bridgers signed with the independent record label Dead Oceans.
September 2017: Release of Debut Album 'Stranger in the Alps'
In September 2017, Phoebe Bridgers released her debut studio album, Stranger in the Alps, to critical acclaim. The album was produced by Tony Berg, Ethan Gruska and Rob Moose.
2017: Debut Solo Album Release: Stranger in the Alps
In 2017, Phoebe Bridgers released her debut solo album, Stranger in the Alps, which received critical acclaim.
August 2018: Formation of Boygenius and Song Release
In August 2018, Phoebe Bridgers teamed up with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus to form the supergroup Boygenius, signing with Matador Records and releasing three songs.
October 26, 2018: Release of Boygenius EP
On October 26, 2018, the band Boygenius, including Phoebe Bridgers, released their eponymous EP to widespread acclaim.
December 5, 2018: Spotify Singles Session Release
On December 5, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers released a Spotify Singles session recorded at Spotify Studios NYC featuring a performance of "Scott Street" and a cover of The Cure's "Friday I'm in Love".
2018: boygenius EP Release
In 2018, Phoebe Bridgers, as a member of the supergroup boygenius, released a self-titled EP with the band.
2018: Songs featured in television productions
In 2018, songs from Stranger in the Alps were featured in television productions including Switched at Birth, Castle, Burden of Truth, Lethal Weapon and Trinkets, among others.
January 2019: Formation of Better Oblivion Community Center and Album Release
In January 2019, Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst announced the formation of their band, Better Oblivion Community Center, and released their debut album through Dead Oceans.
2019: Release of "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" cover
In 2019, Phoebe Bridgers, Fiona Apple, and Matt Berninger released a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" reflecting contemporary events such as the murder of Botham Jean.
February 26, 2020: Release of "Garden Song"
On February 26, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released the single "Garden Song" along with its music video.
April 9, 2020: Release of "Kyoto" and Album Announcement
On April 9, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released "Kyoto" and announced that her second album Punisher would be released on June 19, 2020.
May 2020: Production of Christian Lee Hutson's 'Beginners' Album
In May 2020, Phoebe Bridgers produced Christian Lee Hutson's album Beginners, which was released on Anti- Records.
June 19, 2020: Early Release of 'Punisher' Album
On June 19, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released her second album, Punisher, a day earlier than initially stated, citing that she didn't want to delay the release.
July 2020: Release of "I Know the End" Music Video
In July 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released the music video for her single "I Know the End".
October 2020: Performance at "Village of Love" fundraiser
In October 2020, Phoebe Bridgers performed at the virtual fundraiser festival "Village of Love" to benefit Planned Parenthood in Los Angeles and New York.
November 20, 2020: Digital Release of 'Copycat Killer' EP
On November 20, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released Copycat Killer, an EP of four reworked tracks from Punisher, in collaboration with Rob Moose, digitally.
December 2020: Release of "Savior Complex" Music Video and Feature on Kid Cudi's Track
In December 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released a music video for the song "Savior Complex", directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and starring Paul Mescal. That same month, Bridgers also featured on Kid Cudi's track "Lovin Me", on his album Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.
2020: Support for racial justice and release of "Iris" cover
In 2020, Phoebe Bridgers expressed support for racial justice charities and called for police abolition during Punisher's release. She also released a cover of "Iris" with Maggie Rogers to raise money for Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Action after Trump lost the 2020 election.
2020: Album Release: Punisher
In 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released her second album, Punisher, which was met with critical acclaim.
March 9, 2021: Release of Second Spotify Singles Session
On March 9, 2021, Phoebe Bridgers released a second Spotify Singles session featuring a cover of John Prine's "Summer's End" and a version of "Kyoto" featuring vocals from Jackson Browne.
August 2021: Collaboration on The Killers' 'Pressure Machine' and Lorde's 'Solar Power'
In August 2021, Phoebe Bridgers appeared on The Killers' album Pressure Machine on the track "Runaway Horses". That same month, she provided background vocals on five tracks from Lorde's third album, Solar Power, released on August 20.
September 3, 2021: Reunion Tour Kickoff
On September 3, 2021, Phoebe Bridgers embarked on the Reunion Tour, starting in St. Louis, Missouri.
October 2021: Feature on Noah Gundersen's 'A Pillar of Salt'
In October 2021, Phoebe Bridgers featured on the song "Atlantis" from Noah Gundersen's album, A Pillar of Salt.
November 12, 2021: Appearance on Taylor Swift's 'Red (Taylor's Version)'
On November 12, 2021, Phoebe Bridgers appeared on Taylor Swift's second re-recorded album Red (Taylor's Version) on the track "Nothing New".
December 15, 2021: Appearance on 'My Favorite Murder' Podcast
On December 15, 2021, Phoebe Bridgers appeared on the true crime comedy podcast, My Favorite Murder, to discuss her "hometown" crime story.
April 15, 2022: Release of 'Sidelines' for 'Conversations with Friends' Soundtrack
On April 15, 2022, Phoebe Bridgers released "Sidelines", a song featured on the soundtrack of Conversations with Friends, a Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel.
August 2022: Starring Role Announced in 'I Saw the TV Glow'
In August 2022, it was announced that Phoebe Bridgers would be starring in I Saw the TV Glow, an A24 horror film directed by Jane Schoenbrun and produced by Emma Stone and Dave McCary.
November 18, 2022: Holiday Cover Release: "So Much Wine"
On November 18, 2022, Phoebe Bridgers covered the Handsome Family's song "So Much Wine" for her annual holiday release, with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The song featured vocals from Andrew Bird, Ethan Gruska, and Harrison Whitford.
December 9, 2022: Featured on SZA's 'Ghost in the Machine' and First Grammy Win
On December 9, 2022, Phoebe Bridgers appeared on the track "Ghost in the Machine" with SZA, on her second album SOS. This track resulted in her first Grammy award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
January 2023: Boygenius reunites and announces debut album "The Record"
In January 2023, Boygenius reunited and announced their debut album "The Record", which was released on March 31, and released singles "$20", "True Blue", and "Emily I'm Sorry".
February 2023: Featured on Shame's "Adderall"
In February 2023, Phoebe Bridgers was featured on "Adderall" by Shame, from their album "Food for Worms".
April 2023: Boygenius supports trans rights at Coachella
While performing with Boygenius at Coachella in April 2023, the band spoke in support of trans rights and Phoebe Bridgers stated "And abortion rocks, and fuck Ron DeSantis."
April 28, 2023: Featured on The National's album "First Two Pages of Frankenstein"
On April 28, 2023, Phoebe Bridgers was featured on the tracks "This Isn't Helping" and "Your Mind Is Not Your Friend" from The National's album "First Two Pages of Frankenstein". She also appeared in the music video for "Your Mind Is Not Your Friend."
May 2023: Opened and Performed with Taylor Swift
In May 2023, Phoebe Bridgers opened for and performed with Taylor Swift in New Jersey.
May 28, 2023: Release of "Waiting Room" single
On May 28, 2023, Phoebe Bridgers released the single "Waiting Room" via Bandcamp, with all proceeds being donated to Music Will.
September 18, 2023: Collaboration on The National's album "Laugh Track"
On September 18, 2023, Phoebe Bridgers collaborated with The National by featuring on the title track of their album, "Laugh Track".
2023: boygenius Debut Album and EP Release
In 2023, Phoebe Bridgers, as a member of the supergroup boygenius, released their debut album and another EP.
February 1, 2024: Boygenius announces hiatus
On February 1, 2024, Boygenius announced at a secret show in Los Angeles that they are going on hiatus, stating they would be "going away for the foreseeable future".
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