Phoebe Bridgers is an American singer-songwriter known for her indie folk music. Her music, characterized by acoustic guitar and electronic production, often explores melancholic themes. Her work has earned her critical acclaim, including four Grammy Awards out of eleven nominations.
August 17, 1994: Birth of Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Lucille Bridgers was born on August 17, 1994 in Pasadena, California.
2005: The 1975 Release "Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America"
The 1975, a British band, released the song "Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America" featuring Phoebe Bridgers.
2009: Bridgers Attends Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
In 2009, after graduating from the Sequoyah School, Phoebe Bridgers pursued vocal jazz studies at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
2014: Relationship with Ryan Adams
Phoebe Bridgers began a relationship with musician Ryan Adams in 2014.
2016: Bridgers Supports Julien Baker on Tour
Phoebe Bridgers joined Julien Baker on her 2016 tour of the East Coast.
January 2017: Release of "Smoke Signals" and European Tour with Conor Oberst
Bridgers released the single "Smoke Signals" and embarked on a European tour with Conor Oberst in January 2017.
March 2017: Performance at South by Southwest (SXSW)
Bridgers showcased her talent at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in March 2017.
June 2017: Bridgers Signs with Dead Oceans
Phoebe Bridgers signed with the independent record label Dead Oceans in June 2017.
September 2017: Release of Debut Album "Stranger in the Alps" to Critical Acclaim
September 2017 marked the release of Phoebe Bridgers' debut studio album, "Stranger in the Alps," which was met with positive reviews from critics.
2017: Release of Debut Album "Stranger in the Alps"
Phoebe Bridgers released her debut solo album, "Stranger in the Alps", in 2017.
August 2018: Boygenius Releases First Three Songs
In August 2018, Boygenius released their first three songs as a group.
October 26, 2018: Boygenius Releases Debut EP
Boygenius, the supergroup formed by Bridgers, Baker, and Dacus, released their self-titled EP on October 26, 2018 to critical acclaim.
December 5, 2018: Release of Spotify Singles Session
On December 5, 2018, Bridgers released a special Spotify Singles session, featuring a rendition of "Scott Street" and a cover of The Cure's "Friday I'm in Love."
2018: "Stranger in the Alps" Songs Featured in Television
Throughout 2018, several tracks from Bridgers' debut album "Stranger in the Alps" were prominently featured in various television productions.
2018: Formation of Boygenius and Debut EP Release
Phoebe Bridgers joined Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus to form the supergroup boygenius in 2018. They released their self-titled debut EP the same year.
January 2019: Formation of Better Oblivion Community Center and Debut Album Release
Bridgers and Conor Oberst formed the band Better Oblivion Community Center, announcing it on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Their debut album was subsequently released that same month.
2019: Accusations Against Ryan Adams
In 2019, Bridgers and six other women accused Ryan Adams of emotional abuse in a New York Times report.
2019: "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" Cover Release
Phoebe Bridgers, Fiona Apple, and Matt Berninger released a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night," updating the lyrics to reflect 2019 events.
April 9, 2020: Release of "Kyoto" and "Punisher" Album Announcement
Bridgers released the single "Kyoto" on April 9, 2020, and announced the upcoming release of her album "Punisher" on June 19, 2020.
May 2020: Production of Christian Lee Hutson's Album "Beginners"
Bridgers took on the role of producer for Christian Lee Hutson's album "Beginners," which was released in May 2020.
June 19, 2020: Release of Second Album "Punisher"
Phoebe Bridgers' second studio album, "Punisher," was released on June 19, 2020.
July 2020: Release of "I Know the End" Music Video
In July 2020, Bridgers released the music video for her single "I Know the End."
October 2020: Performance at Planned Parenthood Fundraiser
Phoebe Bridgers participated in the "Village of Love" virtual fundraiser festival for Planned Parenthood in October 2020.
November 20, 2020: Release of "Copycat Killer" EP
Bridgers released "Copycat Killer," an EP featuring reworked tracks from "Punisher," on November 20, 2020.
December 2020: Grammy Nominations, "Savior Complex" Music Video, and Collaborations
In December 2020, Phoebe Bridgers received four Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album. She also released a music video for "Savior Complex," directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and starring Paul Mescal. Additionally, she collaborated with Kid Cudi on "Lovin Me" and provided backing vocals for Charlie Hickey.
2020: Release of Second Album "Punisher"
Phoebe Bridgers released her second studio album, "Punisher," in 2020.
2020: Support for Racial Justice and "Iris" Cover Release
Amidst the George Floyd protests, Phoebe Bridgers expressed support for racial justice charities and called for police abolition. She also released a cover of "Iris" with Maggie Rogers to benefit Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Action.
2020: Relationship with Paul Mescal
Bridgers started dating Irish actor Paul Mescal in 2020.
March 9, 2021: Spotify Singles and "Kyoto" with Jackson Browne
On March 9, 2021, Phoebe Bridgers released her second Spotify Singles session, featuring a cover of John Prine's "Summer's End" and a rendition of "Kyoto" with Jackson Browne.
August 2021: Collaborations with The Killers, Lorde, and Metallica Cover
In August 2021, Phoebe Bridgers appeared on The Killers' song "Runaway Horses" and provided backing vocals for five tracks on Lorde's album "Solar Power." She also released a cover of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" for the album "The Metallica Blacklist."
September 3, 2021: Reunion Tour and "Silk Chiffon" Collaboration
Phoebe Bridgers kicked off her Reunion Tour on September 3, 2021. She also collaborated with Muna on their single "Silk Chiffon."
October 2021: "That Funny Feeling" and Collaboration with Noah Gundersen
In October 2021, Bridgers' version of Bo Burnham's "That Funny Feeling" achieved success on the charts. She also collaborated with Noah Gundersen on the song "Atlantis" from his album "A Pillar of Salt."
October 2021: Abortion
Phoebe Bridgers had an abortion in October 2021.
November 12, 2021: Collaboration with Taylor Swift on "Nothing New"
On November 12, 2021, Phoebe Bridgers collaborated with Taylor Swift on the song "Nothing New" for Swift's re-recorded album "Red (Taylor's Version)." The song marked Bridgers' highest entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
December 15, 2021: Appearance on "My Favorite Murder" Podcast
Phoebe Bridgers discussed the murder of Marissa Mathy-Zvaifler on the true crime comedy podcast "My Favorite Murder" on December 15, 2021.
April 15, 2022: Release of "Sidelines" for "Conversations with Friends"
Phoebe Bridgers released "Sidelines," a song featured in the Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney's "Conversations with Friends," on April 15, 2022.
May 2022: Speaking Out About Abortion Rights
In May 2022, Bridgers revealed that she had an abortion in October 2021 and advocated for abortion rights following the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
May 2022: Criticism of Ron DeSantis at Florida Concert
During a concert in Florida in May 2022, Phoebe Bridgers criticized Ron DeSantis following the passage of Florida House Bill 1557.
August 2022: Acting Debut in "I Saw the TV Glow"
In August 2022, it was announced that Phoebe Bridgers would star in the A24 horror film "I Saw the TV Glow," directed by Jane Schoenbrun and produced by Emma Stone and Dave McCary.
September 2022: Social Media Post Regarding Queen Elizabeth II
Following Queen Elizabeth II's death, Phoebe Bridgers shared a post acknowledging the victims of colonialism during the monarch's reign.
November 18, 2022: Release of "So Much Wine" Cover
Continuing her tradition of holiday covers, Phoebe Bridgers released a version of Handsome Family's "So Much Wine" on November 18, 2022, featuring collaborations with Andrew Bird, Ethan Gruska, Harrison Whitford, and Paul Mescal. Proceeds were donated to the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
December 9, 2022: Collaboration with SZA and Grammy Win
Phoebe Bridgers collaborated with SZA on the song "Ghost in the Machine" from SZA's album "SOS." The track earned Bridgers her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
2022: Advocacy for Reproductive Rights
Phoebe Bridgers expressed her disapproval of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in a 2022 interview, advocating for reproductive rights.
2022: Breakup with Paul Mescal and New Relationship
Bridgers and Paul Mescal ended their relationship in 2022. Bridgers is now dating comedian Bo Burnham.
January 2023: Boygenius Reunion and Album Announcement
Boygenius, the band consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus, announced their reunion and debut album, "The Record," in January 2023.
February 2023: Collaboration with Shame on "Adderall"
Phoebe Bridgers collaborated with the English post-punk band Shame on their song "Adderall," the third single from their album "Food for Worms."
April 2023: Support for Trans Rights at Coachella
During Boygenius' Coachella performance in April 2023, the band voiced support for trans rights and criticized politicians like Ron DeSantis.
April 28, 2023: Collaborations with The National and "First Two Pages of Frankenstein"
Phoebe Bridgers appeared on two songs, "This Isn't Helping" and "Your Mind Is Not Your Friend," from The National's album "First Two Pages of Frankenstein," released on April 28, 2023. She also featured in the music video for the latter, directed by her brother, Jackson Bridgers.
May 2023: Performance with Taylor Swift
Phoebe Bridgers opened for and performed with Taylor Swift in New Jersey in May 2023.
May 28, 2023: Release of "Waiting Room"
Phoebe Bridgers released the single "Waiting Room" on Bandcamp on May 28, 2023, with all proceeds going to Music Will.
September 18, 2023: Collaboration with The National on "Laugh Track"
Phoebe Bridgers continued her collaboration with The National by featuring on the title track of their album "Laugh Track," released on September 18, 2023.
2023: Boygenius Releases Debut Album and EP
The supergroup boygenius, of which Bridgers is a member, released their debut album and another EP in 2023.
February 2024: Boygenius Hiatus Announcement
Boygenius announced a hiatus at a secret show in Los Angeles on February 1, 2024, stating they would be "going away for the foreseeable future."