Lucy Dacus is a singer-songwriter known for her introspective folk-rock music and her role in the Grammy-winning supergroup boygenius. Her work explores themes of identity, love, and personal change, resonating with audiences and critics alike. After releasing her debut album, ‘No Burden,’ in 2016 through Egghunt Records, Lucy Dacus quickly expanded her reach when the album was re-released by Matador Records the same year. This breakthrough period saw Dacus performing at major festivals including Lollapalooza in 2016 and delivering a highly regarded Tiny Desk concert, establishing her introspective folk-rock sound with a growing fanbase.
In 2021, Dacus unveiled her third solo album, ‘Home Video,’ which explored themes of adolescence and self-discovery, leading to a performance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’ The boygenius collective then made a monumental return in 2023 with their album, ‘The Record.’ This album was a major critical and commercial success, earning seven Grammy Award nominations and securing three wins. Highlights from the album cycle included a performance on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden with boygenius, further cementing her status as a compelling live performer. Continuing her prolific output, Dacus is set to release her highly anticipated fourth solo record, ‘Forever Is a Feeling,’ in Spring 2025. Demonstrating her expanding creative scope, she also directed the music video for her song ‘Best Guess,’ where she actively featured diverse representation within queer communities.
Through her solo career and her work with the Grammy-winning supergroup boygenius, Dacus maintains a powerful artistic voice, cultivating a dedicated fanbase and establishing herself as a formidable singer-songwriter in the contemporary music landscape.