Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers Performs 'Motion Sickness' Live at The Current Studio

The Current studio
Saint Paul, MN, United States

• In May 2018, when Phoebe Bridgers performed "Motion Sickness" live at The Current studio in Saint Paul, she was experiencing significant momentum in h... Read Full Description >

  In May 2018, when Phoebe Bridgers performed "Motion Sickness" live at The Current studio in Saint Paul, she was experiencing significant momentum in her career following the release of her debut album, "Stranger in the Alps," which came out in September 2017. This album was critically acclaimed and featured tracks that resonated deeply with audiences, establishing her as a prominent voice in indie music. "Motion Sickness," one of the standout tracks from the album, reflects her candid songwriting style and personal narratives. The live performance underscores her ability to convey raw emotion, supported by her talented band, including bassist Anna Butterss and drummer Marshall Vore. At this time, Bridgers was also beginning to gain recognition for her collaborations and was setting the stage for her future projects. This performance exemplifies her artistry during a pivotal moment in her career just before the release of new collaborative works.

Phoebe Bridgers - Full Concert Performance (Live on KEXP) Includes 'Smoke Signals', 'Motion Sickness', 'Waiting Room', 'Scott Street'

KEXP studio
Seattle, WA, USA

• On July 13, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers performed live at KEXP studio, showcasing her introspective folk-inflected sound. At this point in her career, she h... Read Full Description >

  On July 13, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers performed live at KEXP studio, showcasing her introspective folk-inflected sound. At this point in her career, she had just released her debut studio album, "Stranger in the Alps," in September 2017, which was met with critical acclaim and helped establish her as a key figure in contemporary indie music. The songs performed during the KEXP session, including "Motion Sickness" and "Scott Street," are standout tracks from this album, highlighting her poignant lyricism and emotive vocal style. Interesting to note, Bridgers' unique ability to connect emotionally with her audience is evident throughout this live performance, further solidifying her reputation as an impactful songwriter. Additionally, in 2018, she was gaining significant traction in the music scene, which would later pave the way for her subsequent projects, including collaborations and her sophomore album "Punisher," released in 2020.

Phoebe Bridgers - 'Waiting Room' Live Performance at KEXP Studio

KEXP studio
Seattle, WA, United States

• In July 2018, when Phoebe Bridgers performed "Waiting Room" live at the KEXP studio, she was experiencing a significant moment in her career following... Read Full Description >

  In July 2018, when Phoebe Bridgers performed "Waiting Room" live at the KEXP studio, she was experiencing a significant moment in her career following the release of her debut album, *Stranger in the Alps*, which had come out in September 2017. This album was critically acclaimed and established her as a prominent voice in the indie rock scene, earning her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. The performance showcases her evocative songwriting and emotional delivery, traits that have become hallmarks of her style. During this period, Bridgers was gaining attention not only for her solo work but also for her collaborations with other artists, reflecting her growing influence and presence within the music community. The KEXP performance captures a pivotal time just before she would expand her repertoire further with her sophomore album, *Punisher*, released in June 2020.

Phoebe Bridgers - Motion Sickness Live Performance at KEXP Studio

KEXP studio
Seattle, WA, USA

• On July 13, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers performed "Motion Sickness" live at the KEXP studio in Seattle, which marked a significant moment in her career foll... Read Full Description >

  On July 13, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers performed "Motion Sickness" live at the KEXP studio in Seattle, which marked a significant moment in her career following the release of her acclaimed debut album, *Stranger in the Alps*, in September 2017. By mid-2018, Bridgers had begun to gain substantial recognition for her introspective songwriting and emotional performance style, making waves in the indie music scene. The KEXP performance showcased her standout track "Motion Sickness," which reflects her experiences with relationships and vulnerability, resonating deeply with her audience. Interestingly, this period also highlighted Bridgers' collaborative nature as she was involved in various projects, including her supergroup Boygenius formed later in 2018 with fellow artists Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, marking her rising influence in the indie music landscape.

Phoebe Bridgers - Live Performance of 'Scott Street' at KEXP Studio

KEXP studio
Seattle, WA, United States

• At the time of the live recording of "Scott Street" on July 13, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers was experiencing a significant moment in her career. Just a year... Read Full Description >

  At the time of the live recording of "Scott Street" on July 13, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers was experiencing a significant moment in her career. Just a year prior, she had released her debut album, "Stranger in the Alps," in September 2017, which garnered critical acclaim and helped her establish a strong presence in the indie music scene. The live performance for KEXP showcased her distinctive blend of introspective lyrics and haunting melodies, further solidifying her reputation as a talented singer-songwriter. Interestingly, "Scott Street" is one of the standout tracks from "Stranger in the Alps," and the performance illustrates her heartfelt delivery and connection with the audience. Following this recording, Bridgers would continue to gain recognition, collaborating with other artists and eventually releasing her highly lauded sophomore album, "Punisher," in 2020.

Phoebe Bridgers - 'Smoke Signals' Live Performance at KEXP Studio

KEXP studio
Seattle, WA, United States

• On July 13, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers performed "Smoke Signals" live at the KEXP studio in Seattle. At this time, Bridgers had recently released her debut... Read Full Description >

  On July 13, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers performed "Smoke Signals" live at the KEXP studio in Seattle. At this time, Bridgers had recently released her debut studio album, "Stranger in the Alps," in September 2017. The album was well received, showcasing her intimate songwriting and distinctive voice, which helped to establish her as a prominent figure in indie music. "Smoke Signals," one of the standout tracks, explores themes of loss and reflection, resonating deeply with listeners. By mid-2018, she was gaining significant recognition in the music scene, often collaborating with other artists and contributing to various projects. This live performance not only highlights her emotive delivery but also marks a pivotal moment where she was transitioning from emerging talent to a celebrated artist in the indie genre.

Phoebe Bridgers Live Performance of 'Motion Sickness' at XPoNential Music Festival

Wiggins Park
Camden, NJ, United States

• In July 2018, when Phoebe Bridgers performed "Motion Sickness" at the XPoNential Music Festival, she was gaining significant recognition following the... Read Full Description >

  In July 2018, when Phoebe Bridgers performed "Motion Sickness" at the XPoNential Music Festival, she was gaining significant recognition following the release of her debut album, "Stranger in the Alps," which came out in September 2017. This album showcased her introspective songwriting and emotional delivery, establishing her as a notable figure in the indie folk scene. By this time, "Motion Sickness" had already become a standout track, contributing to her rising popularity. Bridgers was also known for her collaborations with other artists and had begun building a reputation for her distinctive sound and candid lyrical content. The performance at this festival highlighted her ability to connect with an audience and foreshadowed her continued success leading into her subsequent projects, including her 2020 album "Punisher."

boygenius Performs at NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert with Intimate Live Set

NPR Music Tiny Desk
Washington, D.C., DC, United States

• On November 16, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers participated in the NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert as part of the supergroup boygenius, which also included Julien ... Read Full Description >

  On November 16, 2018, Phoebe Bridgers participated in the NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert as part of the supergroup boygenius, which also included Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. At this time, Bridgers had recently released her debut studio album, "Stranger in the Alps," in 2017, which received critical acclaim and helped establish her as a significant voice in indie rock. The members of boygenius had individually garnered attention for their solo work before forming the group in 2018, and their collaboration marked a significant moment in their careers, showcasing their collective musical synergy. It was shortly after this live performance that the group released their self-titled EP, "boygenius," in the same year. The NPR performance highlighted their strong harmonies and emotive songwriting, illustrating the unique blend of their individual talents and marking a pivotal moment in Bridgers' rise within the music industry.