Boygenius announces hiatus

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Boygenius played his last concert » before some time on February 1st.

During a secret acoustic concert in Los Angeles on Thursday, Boygenius announced that the band was going on hiatus.

This is our last concert, and we feel it “, Lucy Dacus told the Smell crowd, noting that the group’s latest song, ” Not Strong Enough ”, would be the last. Julien Baker then corrected: “ Not our last forever “. Fan accounts spread the news on social media, but WECB received official confirmation of the band’s hiatus.

The news isn’t particularly surprising to longtime fans of Boygenius and each member’s solo music. Dacus toured tirelessly for his now classic Home Video, and Phoebe Bridgers has spent the entire pandemic promoting Punisher.

Maintaining your inner self while sharing so much with the world is difficultBridgers told us in the article on Boygenius appeared in WECB US. If I had to go on a campaign for a solo album right now, I wouldn’t do it. I could use a break. »

But all is not lost: the 2024 Grammys are here, and the group is nominated for six awards, including album of the year and best alternative music album, among others.

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