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, highlighted by her four Grammy Award wins from eleven nominations, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in contemporary music.
2016: Supported Julien Baker's Tour
In 2016, Phoebe Bridgers supported Julien Baker on her East Coast tour.
January 2017: Release of "Smoke Signals" and European Tour
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 played at South by Southwest.
June 2017: Signed with Dead Oceans
In June 2017, Phoebe Bridgers signed with independent label Dead Oceans.
September 2017: Release of 'Stranger in the Alps'
In September 2017, Phoebe Bridgers released her debut studio album, 'Stranger in the Alps', to critical acclaim.
2017: Release of '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 Releases
In August 2018, Phoebe Bridgers teamed up with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus to form the supergroup Boygenius and released three songs.
October 26, 2018: Release of Boygenius EP
On October 26, 2018, 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 featuring "Scott Street" and a cover of "Friday I'm in Love".
2018: boygenius EP Release
In 2018, Phoebe Bridgers, along with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, released a self-titled EP as the supergroup boygenius.
2018: Songs Featured in Television
In 2018, numerous songs from Phoebe Bridgers' 'Stranger in the Alps' were featured in various television productions.
January 2019: Formation of Better Oblivion Community Center
In January 2019, Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst announced the formation of their band, Better Oblivion Community Center, and released their debut album.
2019: Cover of "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night"
In 2019, Phoebe Bridgers, along with Fiona Apple and Matt Berninger, released a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night", updated to reflect contemporary events.
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'
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'
On June 19, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released her album 'Punisher' a day earlier than planned.
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: Performs at "Village of Love" Fundraiser
In October 2020, Phoebe Bridgers performed as part of the virtual fundraiser festival "Village of Love," benefiting Planned Parenthood in Los Angeles and New York.
November 20, 2020: Digital Release of 'Copycat Killer'
On November 20, 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released 'Copycat Killer' digitally in collaboration with Rob Moose.
December 2020: Release of "Savior Complex" Music Video
In December 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released a music video for the song "Savior Complex", directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and starring Paul Mescal.
2020: Support for Racial Justice and Fair Fight Action
In 2020, Phoebe Bridgers expressed support for racial justice charities and called for police abolition, also releasing a cover of "Iris" with Maggie Rogers to raise money for Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Action.
2020: Release of 'Punisher'
In 2020, Phoebe Bridgers released her second critically acclaimed solo album, 'Punisher'.
March 9, 2021: Second Spotify Singles Session Release
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' Album and Metallica Cover
In August 2021, it was announced that Phoebe Bridgers would appear on The Killers' album Pressure Machine and she released a cover of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters".
September 3, 2021: Reunion Tour Start
On September 3, 2021, Phoebe Bridgers embarked on the Reunion Tour, starting in St. Louis, Missouri.
October 2021: Release of "Atlantis" feature with Noah Gundersen
In October 2021, Phoebe Bridgers was featured on the song "Atlantis" from Noah Gundersen's album, A Pillar of Salt.
November 12, 2021: Appearance on Taylor Swift's Re-recorded Album
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 true crime comedy podcast, My Favorite Murder, to discuss her "hometown" crime story.
April 15, 2022: Release of "Sidelines"
On April 15, 2022, Phoebe Bridgers released "Sidelines", a song featured on Conversations with Friends.
August 2022: Starring 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.
November 18, 2022: Release of "So Much Wine" Cover
On November 18, 2022, Phoebe Bridgers covered the Handsome Family's song "So Much Wine" for the holidays, with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
December 9, 2022: Featured on SZA's "Ghost in the Machine"
On December 9, 2022, Phoebe Bridgers appeared on the track "Ghost in the Machine" with SZA, on her second album SOS.
January 2023: Boygenius Reunites and Announces Debut Album
In January 2023, Boygenius reunited and announced their debut album, The Record. The group also released the singles "$20", "True Blue", and "Emily I'm Sorry" during this time.
February 2023: Featured on Shame's "Adderall"
In February 2023, Phoebe Bridgers was featured on "Adderall" by the English post-punk band Shame. This track was the third single from their album Food for Worms.
April 28, 2023: Features on The National's Album
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: Opens for 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 donated to Music Will.
September 18, 2023: Collaboration on The National's "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 Album Release
In 2023, Phoebe Bridgers, along with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, released a debut album and another EP as the supergroup boygenius.
February 1, 2024: Boygenius Announces Hiatus
On February 1, 2024, Boygenius announced at a secret show in Los Angeles that they were going on hiatus, stating they were "going away for the foreseeable future".
