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CBC
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Lucy Dacus doesn't think love should be corny
On her new album, 'Forever Is a Feeling,' Lucy Dacus sets the record straight on what love is — and isn't. The singer-songwriter sits down with Tom Power to tell us what she thinks is missing in modern love songs, what she's learned about love (spoiler alert: she's still searching for answers), and how she feels about the end of her Grammy-winning supergroup boygenius. If you like this conversation, you'll probably also enjoy Tom's chat with Phoebe Bridgers.
Forbes
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lucy Dacus Dazzles New York City Fans On Her ‘Forever Is A Feeling' Tour
Lucy Dacus credit: Shervin Lainez It's remarkable how Lucy Dacus' career trajectory has changed in almost a decade. In June 2016, the same year she released her debut LP No Burden, the indie singer-songwriter from Richmond, Virginia, played a very modest-sized stage at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn, New York. Afterward, with each subsequent record and steady touring, Dacus built up critical acclaim for her exquisite alto singing and heartfelt music about the complicated and tender moments of love and relationships. Fast forward to the present, and Dacus' fame has grown exponentially as a member of the popular supergroup boygenius (with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker), which culminated in their hugely popular 2022 debut album The Record, which racked up three Grammy Awards for the trio. Dacus has recently released her first solo album in four years, Forever Is a Feeling, another fine notch in her belt. In a recent Newsweek interview, she said of that album. "I'm not obsessed with the stories of my past. What really interests me right now is my present moment. It's primarily about love and what love means and how it functions in my life and society." The album's lush atmospherics and cinematic sound translated quite well on stage during Dacus' appearance Thursday at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, for the second of two sold-out shows. This venue was much larger and housed a bigger crowd in contrast to her 2016 show at the now-defunct Rough Trade NYC location in Brooklyn—further proof of Dacus' growing fan base. Another example of how far she had come is the stage backdrop, which was modeled after a museum gallery with electronic screens shaped like hanging picture frames. Despite all the bells and whistles of being on a legendary stage and with an elaborate stage setup, Dacus kept the focus on the music and the results were spellbinding. Accompanied by ber ace band, she performed a majority of the songs from Forever Is a Feeling—among them 'Best Guess,' 'Ankles,' 'Talk,' 'For Keeps,' 'Modigliani' and 'Limerence,' the latter sounding more heartbreakingly beautiful live than it was on the record. Some of Dacus' old favorites were sprinkled into the set, including 'VBS,' 'Hot & Heavy' and 'I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore.' A highlight during her New York City run was the surprise appearance of the Irish singer Hozier, who duetted with Dacus on the song 'Bullseye,' reprising his role from the studio version of sht song that appeared on Forever Is a Feeling. Hozier didn't make a return for the Thursday show, but the artist jasmine.4.t, one of the opening acts for Dacus' shows on the tour (the other being MUNA's Katie Gavin), ably filled in for him. After performing the tear-jerking songs from Forever Is a Feeling — 'Lost Time' and the title track — Dacus and her band returned to the stage for the encore. That included a performance of the song 'Bus Back to Richmond,' which has not yet been released on record; the boygenius song 'True Blue' and 'Night Shift from Dacus' second album Historian. Dacus had the crowd in her pocket and expressed genuine affection towards the fans in between songs. In turn, the fans reciprocated their love towards the singer not only by cheering with passionate fervor but also by singing the words to the songs. For those who have followed Dacus since the beginning of her career 10 years ago, this Radio City appearance felt like a well-deserved victory lap for an artist who has consistently stayed true to her musical vision. Setlist: Hot & Heavy Ankles Big Deal Modigliani Limerence Best Guess First Time VBS Talk Nonbeliever For Keeps Partner in Crime I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore Bullseye (with jasmine.4.t) Most Wanted Man Lost Time Forever Is a Feeling Encore: Bus Back to Richmond True Blue (boygenius song) Night Shift
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lucy Dacus confirms relationship with boygenius bandmate Julien Baker
Lucy Dacus has confirmed that she is in a relationship with her boygenius bandmate Julien Baker. The singer offered the revelation in a recent interview with The New Yorker's Amanda Petrusich, ahead of the release of her new album, Forever Is a Feeling. In the lengthy article, Petrusich outlined that the upcoming record is 'about falling in love', adding that 'Dacus is now in a committed relationship with Baker,' for further context. According to the journalist, although the pair have kept their romance somewhat private to this point, Dacus didn't necessarily want to hide it. However, with such an engaged fanbase, most of whom are respectful of boundaries, the singer says, 'It only takes a handful to make your life feel like a really easily threatened thing.' lucy dacus x julien baker ofc we knew it since ⬇️ — mish 🍉 (@thegirlwanders) March 17, 2025 She continued: 'It's been interesting, because I want to protect what is precious in my life, but also to be honest, and make art that's true…I think maybe a part of it is just trusting that it's not at risk,' she paused. 'Maybe a healthier way to think about it is that it's not actually fragile. These songs are about different people. But, you know, 'Most Wanted Man in West Tennessee'—what are you gonna do?' (Baker was born and raised outside Memphis.) Dacus also explained that she has only had romantic love with friends or collaborators. 'Almost every relationship I have been in, we've had some business or creative dealings. I don't mean this just sexually, but it turns me on…To have your minds meet on something, and be, like, 'Oh, my gosh, you said what I couldn't say. I love your mind.'' lucy dacus and julien baker confirmed that they are dating — sapphics like: (@sapphicslike) March 17, 2025 boygenius was formed in 2018 as an indie rock supergroup composed of Dacus, Baker and Phoebe Bridgers. The trio released a self-titled EP the same year and returned in 2023 with the Grammy Award-winning album The Record. After achieving huge success with the project and touring together across the world, the band announced an indefinite hiatus in 2024. 'The decision to take time off came even before the record came out. We always said, 'One year,'' Dacus explained in The New Yorker interview. 'Let's protect our friendship, let's protect our energy, let's not have each other feel pressure to keep it going for the others.' She concluded: 'It was so much fun, and I think we ended at the perfect time.' According to Petrusich, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker moved to Los Angeles together as the band finished its world tour, where they still reside. Bandmate Phoebe Bridgers reacted to the pair going public, sharing a photo on Instagram of the trio with herself blurred out. The news comes as Lucy Dacus also announced the tracklist for her new album ahead of its March 28 release. The project will include a song with Ireland's own Hozier entitled 'Bullseye', marking the first feature Dacus has ever done on her solo music. The post Lucy Dacus confirms relationship with boygenius bandmate Julien Baker appeared first on GCN.
