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Boygenius A Look Into Their Friendship and Music.

Written by: Jillian Iredale

Photo by: Matt Grubb

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Designed by: Annie Wolfond

Nearly five years after the release of their groundbreaking self-titled EP, Boygenius has returned to the indie-rock stage with their sophomore album “The Record.” Composed of established artists Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, it’s no surprise that fans and critics alike were eager to welcome the supergroup back to the scene.

Since 2018, the three singer-songwriters have been busy developing solo careers, with Bridgers rising to international fame after the release of her Grammy-nominated album “Punisher” (2020). Featured on critically-acclaimed records such as Red (Taylor’s Version) (2021) and SZA’s SOS (2022), Bridgers is one of a handful of artists set to open for Taylor Swift’s ongoing Eras Tour. While Dacus and Baker have yet to reach the “music-your-dad-has-heard-of” level, as classified by Rolling Stone, the two have developed their own cult-like followings