Phoebe Bridgers Announces New Album ‘Lost Weekend’ for August 14, 2020
Phoebe Bridgers has announced the release of her third studio album, *Lost Weekend*, set for August 14, 2020, via Dead Oceans, following a series of surprise acoustic performances that generated significant fan anticipation, according to Spin. The album, which follows her 2020 Grammy-nominated breakthrough *Punisher*, will include production from Jack Antonoff and Alex G, with Bridgers described as “at the height of her powers” in refining themes from her previous work.
Release Details and Tour Announcements
The title track of *Lost Weekend* is set to premiere on June 25 at 7pm ET via YouTube, though the full tracklist remains unrevealed. Bridgers’ recent tour, which included a sold-out Madison Square Garden show and surprise acoustic pop-ups, featured up to eight unnamed new songs, according to Spin. The album will be supported by *The Lost Tour*, beginning September 15 in Indianapolis, with Alex G opening North American dates and Isaac Wood supporting overseas shows.
Tour Policy and Charity Initiative
Bridgers’ tour will enforce a phone-free policy, requiring attendees to place devices in Yondr pouches upon entry, a measure aimed at preserving the communal atmosphere of her recent performances. Additionally, $1 from every North American ticket sold will benefit RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, as reported by Spin.
Context and Critical Reception
*Lost Weekend* marks Bridgers’ first full-length release since *Punisher*, which solidified her status as a leading voice in indie rock. The album’s production and themes are expected to build on the songwriting prowess highlighted in her 2017 debut *Stranger in the Alps*, with critics noting a continuation of her introspective lyricism and evolving musical experimentation.
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