Phoebe Bridgers Returns With Lost Weekend, Her First Album in Six Years
Phoebe Bridgers has released her third solo album, Lost Weekend — her first full-length since 2020's Punisher. According to Billboard, the six-year gap was filled with forming boygenius, opening arena dates on Taylor Swift's tour, launching her own label Saddest Factory Records, a first foray into acting, and major personal changes, all of which fed into the new record. Billboard describes it as a "very different album."
Who worked on it
Lost Weekend brings back several of Bridgers' longtime collaborators alongside some new names crossing over from classical and pop. Confirmed contributors include:
- Tony Berg
- Ethan Gruska
- Christian Lee Hutson
- Marshall Vore
- Jack Antonoff
- Chris Thile
- Caroline Shaw
Berg and Gruska produced Punisher, while Hutson and Vore have long been part of Bridgers' writing and touring circle. The addition of mandolinist Chris Thile and Pulitzer-winning composer Caroline Shaw pushes the album's sound further into acoustic and contemporary-classical territory. Full production credits and release details are expected via official channels.
What happened in the six years since Punisher
Punisher earned Bridgers four Grammy nominations in 2020. She went on to officially form boygenius with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, releasing a full album and touring widely with the trio. At the same time, she signed and released work by new artists as head of Saddest Factory Records.
On the touring side, she opened for Taylor Swift's stadium-scale tour, putting her in front of audiences far beyond the indie-rock world. She also made her acting debut during this period. Billboard notes that these experiences, combined with major personal life changes, directly shaped the songs that became Lost Weekend.
What we don't know yet
The source report does not include a release date, tracklist, or label details beyond Bridgers' own confirmed collaborators. Readers will need to wait for further official announcements.