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Cosmopolitan
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Boygenius' Lucy Dacus Has Never Been On a Date
There's a first time for everything. And for Grammy-award winning artist Lucy Dacus, her appearance on the latest episode of Blind Date marked her first time on a full-on, proper date. To be very clear, this isn't due to lack of romantic interest, but rather because Lucy is a noted friends-to-lovers truther! (Fans of her relationship with fellow Boygenius group member Julien Baker know this well.) On Blind Date, she shared that she was friends with Julien for nine years before things became romantic and friends with her previous partner for even longer. It's safe to say she's a big fan of the long game. While things are smooth sailing for Lucy in the relationship department now, she is no stranger to unrequited love, either. It's what she faced during a frankly traumatizing middle school dance experience—one she was courageous enough to discuss during the new episode. But there have been brighter days since the dark one in that middle school auditorium for Lucy, too! Now you can catch her performing for sold-out crowds at Radio City Music Hall and promoting her highly-lauded solo album Forever Is a Feeling. In between all of that action, she stopped by Blind Date with Cosmopolitan editor-in-chief Willa Bennett to give dating advice, reveal what zodiac sign she had a bias for, and drop some much-needed wisdom. ("Everyone is entitled to their own crash and burn.") You can catch the full episode right above.
Scotsman
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Lucy Dacus, Glasgow review: 'screams and sing-alongs'
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Lucy Dacus, Barrowland, Glasgow ★★★★ Fragrant indie folk singer/songwriters are more usually greeted with rapt attention, nodding heads and polite applause but Virginia-raised, Los Angeles-based musician Lucy Dacus and her band attracted screams and sing-alongs at this Barrowland show from an audience making it clear how much her songs have meant to them. In recent years, her already healthy solo career has been bolstered by her membership of Grammy-winning indie power trio Boygenius with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker but this set was mainly about her new album, Forever Is a Feeling, with every track represented across a 90-minute set, from the mellow country pop of Best Guess and burnished Americana of Most Wanted Man to the big drums, dynamic drops and harmony vocals of Talk. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lucy Dacus – sweet vocal tones (Picture:) Dacus promenaded casually along the front of the stage – her modest way of meeting her excited public – but quieted the room for Limerence, a pretty piano ballad with fiddle flourishes which foregrounded her sweet vocal tones. The fans whooped along to choppy ditty I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore and the surging sound of grungey indie rocker First Time, while Dacus blended aggressive sentiments with gentle yearning on Come Out, one of a number of pre-requested songs in the set along with an acoustic campfire rendition of Christine, a luscious Lana Del Rey ballad of queer longing. Dacus admitted to feeling 'weirdly nervous' about her debut in this globally renowned venue and appeared outright starstruck by her special guest, Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch, who comfortably relayed the deft, droll storytelling style of Bullseye.
Irish Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Lucy Dacus at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has spent most of the last few years focusing on Boygenius , the indie supergroup that comprises herself, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. With the band on an indefinite hiatus since early 2024, Dacus has had time to release Forever is a Feeling, her fourth solo studio album, and tour it around the world. Dublin's Iveagh Gardens mark the Irish stop on a run of dates around Europe. Dacus was last here in March to record an Other Voices live performance of Bullseye, a collaboration with Hozier , at the National Gallery of Ireland. When and where is it? Lucy Dacus plays the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin 2 on Thursday, July 3rd. READ MORE What time should I arrive? Doors for the gig open at 6.30pm, with the music expected to begin at 8pm. Iveagh Gardens concerts tend to be finished up by 10.30pm. Traffic and entry delays are inevitable, so make sure you give yourself a couple of hours' leeway getting to and from the venue. Who is playing? Manchester-based singer-songwriter Jasmin.4.t is playing support on the night, with Lucy Dacus headlining. What songs will Lucy Dacus play? Much of the set list will be devoted to Dacus's new record, but there will be space for some of the big tracks in her back catalogue. Fans may be hoping that Hozier will make a surprise appearance for a performance of his and Dacus's duet. This was a recent set list that she performed in Paris. Calliope Prelude Hot & Heavy Ankles Modigliani Limerence First Time Triple Dog Dare Talk Big Deal Best Guess Cartwheel Going Going Gone I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore Bullseye (with Liza Anne) Most Wanted Man Lost Time Forever Is a Feeling True Blue (Boygenius song) Night Shift How do I get to and from the gig? The Iveagh Gardens are located right beside St Stephen's Green in the heart of Dublin city. As a result, you are advised to use one of many public transport options to get to the venue. Travel by bus: Naturally, a wide variety of Dublin Bus routes service the city centre. The 37 route, for example, runs along the northside of the quays and will drop you an eight-minute walk from the Iveagh Gardens. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here . Travel by Luas: The St Stephen's Green Luas stop is a seven-minute walk from the venue. If you are heading southbound, take any green line Luas towards Sandyford or Brides Glen. If you are heading northbound, take any green line Luas towards Broombridge or Parnell. Travel by train: If you are arriving in Dublin by train, you can hop on the red line Luas from Heuston Station to Abbey Street. There, transfer to the green line Luas from the stop on Marlborough Street, hopping out at St Stephen's Green and walking seven minutes to the Iveagh Gardens. Travel by car: The closest car park to the Iveagh Gardens is St Stephen's Green's Q-Park. You can pre-book a parking space here , though it is recommended you use public transport as traffic delays before and after the gig are inevitable. Are there any tickets left? At the time of writing, tickets are still available for the gig. They can be purchased from Ticketmaster here . Remember to download your tickets to your phone, as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue on the day. Do not rely on screenshots, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly. What is security like? The event is for over-14s only, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above. Make sure to bring an official form of identification with you – a passport, Garda age card or driving licence will suffice. Bags size A4 or above will not be permitted entry, and all bags will be subject to a search on arrival. Make sure to avoid bringing prohibited items, including glass, cans, alcohol, garden furniture, umbrellas, flares, illegal substances or any item that could be used as a weapon. Recording and taking pictures using a camera phone is no problem, but professional recording equipment will not be allowed inside the venue. What does the weather look like? According to Met Éireann, sunny spells and scattered showers are expected on Thursday, so bringing a light rain jacket might be wise. Highest temperatures will range from 17-20 degrees.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Female Rocker Asked ‘Are You a Witch' by Rising Star
When Heart played the Arena in Los Angeles back in March, singer invited rising current stars Chappell Roan and Lucy Dacus backstage for a chat following the show. The conversation was released on May 6 on the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's podcast, After Dinner Thinks, and you'll find that none of the artists pulled any punches. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In fact, at one-point in the one-hour conversation Dacus—a solo artist and a member of the indie supergroup Boygenius with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers—bluntly asked the 'Magic Man' singer, 'Are you a witch?' 'I don't think so,' Wilson replied, 'any more than anybody else.' Dacus, realizing she may have made a misstep, suggested that the question should be cut from the recording, but Wilson was OK with it and continued to address the question. 'Well, I never claimed to be one or felt I was one,' Wilson added. 'If you have power over people without trying, I think that's a form of witchery or what you want to call it.' 'You definitely do,' Dacus responded. 'I saw it tonight.' It turns out that Dacus's question isn't completely random. A quick Internet search reveals that others have claimed—or joked—that Wilson is a witch in the past. A 2014 post on the Recovery from Mormonism (RfM) discussion forum by someone claiming to be Tal Bachman has the heading 'Ann Wilson of Heart is a witch.' Bachman is known for the 1999 hit 'She's So High' and is currently touring with his father's classic rock band, Bachman Turner Overdrive. He is a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Parade reached out to his reps to confirm the authenticity of the post. 'I saw the rock band Heart the other night. Ann Wilson, the lead singer, is SIXTY FIVE YEARS OLD. And she sings better than she ever has. She would completely destroy her idol, Robert Plant (from Led Zeppelin), in a vocal competition. And her sister Nancy was also amazing, both as a vocalist and guitarist. Nancy is sixty,' he wrote.'What is the explanation for the total rock awesomeness of the Wilson sisters? Following Mormon logic, it can only be something supernatural. And since Ann and Nancy Wilson are not Mormons, or even Christians, that only leaves one possibility: Satan.' 'The Wilson sisters have clearly made some sort of pact with Satan, whereby they keep singing and playing better with age. There is no other explanation. Thank you Mormonism, for teaching me how to think,' he added before signing off with 'Praising the witches.'
ABC News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Lucy Dacus answers your questions about life, love and the papal conclave
You might know Lucy Dacus as one-third of Boygenius (alongside Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers) or the writer of one of the most devastating songs of 2018 (it's 'Night Shift', obviously). She's also a well-established artist in her own right, and dropped her fourth album in March. To celebrate the release of Forever Is A Feeling and for a cheeky catch up, Lucy joined Abby and Tyrone on Drive and answered some of your burning questions. Who was your niche childhood celebrity crush? - Annabelle I've said this before – it's the poet dog from the Goofy Movie , but I feel like I should pick somebody else. I said this recently but all the Bond girls. I would watch all the James Bond movies and, um, that was important. I kinda had a crush on the goth chick from Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants . She was just so blasé. The way that kids pick their Disney princess, I feel like I had a friend group and we would pick who we were in that book or movie and I was definitely her. What books or films inspired this album? - Ruby There's a book called Written On The Body by Jeanette Winterson. It's narrated by someone whose gender is never disclosed, and they have this passionate, obsession type love for this person. And the way that they write about how they think about the person and what it's like to be in the same room as them and to slip into love with them is... just electric. So I get some inspiration from that. Garth Greenwell is a great writer, he actually wrote my bio for this [album]. He has a book called Cleanness and a book called What Belongs To You that are very sexy and kind of visceral and still really deep and emotional. Just about at what point do we reach into each others' hearts – if you're already physically engaged, at what do you become emotionally engaged? What would your advice be for someone going through a lesbian break-up? - Z I don't know if there's any blanket advice, every situation is so different. Because, I don't know, I could be like 'well, you're better off', or it could be like 'you know, things change'. Here's maybe the piece of advice I give, and this is not just lesbian, this is just for people in general: Ideally relationships are places where we can meet each other where we're at and show each other more of ourselves. And at a certain point, maybe you outpace each other and you have to diverge. Ideally it can be done painlessly, but almost never is that the case. So if you're feeling pain, you don't have to shy away from it. That's just a part of life. I want to write music but it always feels like I'm performing or trying to put on someone I'm not. How do I be more authentic? - Amy Well, the good thing is anything you make is authentic to you, whether it's a performance or not. No one is actually faking it. Some people have an identity they assume. Some people really write from the heart. Some people you feel as disingenuous, other people you feel really genuine, whether or not it's a fictional character that they're within. There's really no wrong entry point. So if you have an easier time writing from another perspective... secretly, you're still just in it. I don't think you actually have to try that hard and I don't know if you're really off-base. I haven't heard your music, but that's what I would say. Can you tour in like a year so I can get my finances together? - Adele I literally wish I could speak to that. I'm very eager to get over there – and my whole band and crew – we have a real soft spot and excitement at the idea of going to Australia. So know that my heart's in the right place. Do you think you would have won if you were competing in the recent papal conclave? - @gorgeousfart I'm not Catholic! Well, but I guess they're getting anybody in there now, it sounds like. So maybe I would have had more of a chance.
