Less than 24 hours after announcing her long-awaited third album Lost Weekend, Phoebe Bridgers has unveiled its first new single, ‘Lost Boys’, offering listeners another glimpse into the next chapter of one of indie music’s defining voices.
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Released via Dead Oceans, ‘Lost Boys’ marks Bridgers’ first original solo material since 2022’s ‘Sidelines’. Accompanied by a video directed by Lance Oppenheim and Pablo Rochat, the clip places Bridgers in the unlikely setting of a Renaissance faire, where she and an eclectic cast immerse themselves in live-action role play. Characteristically, the whimsical visuals sit in quiet contrast to the emotional weight that has long defined her songwriting.
The single arrives amid mounting anticipation for Lost Weekend, due for release on August 14. Speculation surrounding Bridgers’ return had intensified in recent weeks before the official announcement, and the response has been immediate. Her accompanying North American and UK arena tour sold out within hours, underlining the enduring connection she has forged with audiences since emerging as one of indie music’s most distinctive storytellers.
Over the past decade, Bridgers has built a catalogue that has consistently balanced emotional vulnerability with sharp lyrical observation. From the understated beauty of Stranger in the Alps to the critical acclaim of Punisher, she has become one of the defining songwriters of her generation, while her work with boygenius and Better Oblivion Community Center has further expanded her creative reach.
Her influence extends well beyond her own recordings. Collaborations with artists including Taylor Swift, The National, SZA, Kid Cudi, MUNA, Christian Lee Hutson, plus her work with boygenius have demonstrated both her versatility and the esteem in which she is held across contemporary music. Alongside her artistic output, Bridgers has remained an outspoken advocate for progressive social causes, using her platform to support fundraising initiatives and political activism.
