Phoebe Bridgers is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Pasadena, California, on August 17, 1994. She gained prominence in the indie scene with her debut album, Stranger in the Alps, released in 2017 on the Dead Oceans label.
In 2018, Bridgers joined forces with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus to form the supergroup Boygenius, releasing a self-titled EP that same year. In 2020, she released her second solo album, Punisher, cementing her place among the leading names in indie folk. The album received four Grammy nominations, including Best Alternative Music Album, while the track “Kyoto” was nominated for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.
The trio Boygenius resumed activities in 2023 with the record, an album that won three Grammy Awards in 2024, including Best Alternative Music Album. The song “Not Strong Enough” also won in the categories of Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.
After six years without releasing a solo album, Phoebe Bridgers returned in 2026 with Lost Weekend, her third studio album. The album expands on the intimate sound of her previous works by incorporating electronic elements, addressing themes such as love, grief, the impacts of fame, and her relationship with her father, who passed away in 2023.
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