Phoebe Bridgers Teases New Album Era with Studio Leaks and Pop-Up Shows
A new Phoebe Bridgers era is officially on the horizon. Nearly six years after the release of her sophomore album, Punisher, the singer-songwriter has resurfaced with a series of enigmatic clues and live performances that suggest her third studio album is imminent.
- Live Returns: Bridgers has performed pop-up shows in Roswell, New Mexico and Lubbock, Texas.
- Studio Leaks: Deactivated links from Blue Raincoat Music revealed photos of Bridgers in the studio with several high-profile collaborators.
- The Collaborators: Featured in the leaks are Matty Healy, Jack Antonoff, Alex G, and Bo Burnham.
- Production Team: Punisher producer Tony Berg and recording engineer Laura Sisk are also linked to the project.
Studio Clues and the Blue Raincoat Leak
The most concrete evidence of a forthcoming project emerged via a now-deactivated link from Bridgers’ publisher, Blue Raincoat Music. The URL—which contained the string “pblp3studioharrisonwhitford”—strongly implies the documentation of “PB3,” the shorthand for her third album.
The leaked photos depict Bridgers in the studio with a close-knit circle of musician friends and partners. While the exact date of the sessions remains unconfirmed, fans presume the photos were taken late last year, citing Bridgers’ darker hair and Matty Healy’s mohawk as visual markers.
The “PB3” Inner Circle
The photos confirm a “dream team” of collaborators. Alongside Bridgers, the images feature:
- Matty Healy: Frontman of The 1975.
- Jack Antonoff: Renowned producer and Bleachers frontman.
- Alex G: Indie mainstay.
- Bo Burnham: Bridgers’ partner.
The presence of Harrison Whitford—who recorded on Punisher and is a member of her touring band—suggests he served as the photographer for these sessions, a role he has previously filled for Bridgers and boygenius.
A History of Collaboration
The gathering of these specific artists is not a coincidence; most have established creative histories with Bridgers. Her connection to Alex G dates back to 2018, when she covered his track “Powerful Man.”
Bridgers also has a long-standing professional relationship with Matty Healy, having worked with him on The 1975’s album Notes On A Conditional Form. Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, Healy, and Jack Antonoff have previously shared the stage at the Ally Coalition Talent Show.
The technical side of the new record also appears to be in familiar hands. The studio photos included Punisher producer Tony Berg and Antonoff-affiliated recording engineer Laura Sisk, suggesting a continuation of the sonic sophistication found in her previous work.
Return to the Stage: Roswell and Lubbock
Beyond the digital leaks, Bridgers has begun testing new material in person. She recently popped back onto the radar with live performances in Roswell, New Mexico, and Lubbock, Texas.
During these appearances, she was joined by Christian Lee Hutson on guitar, who also appeared in the leaked studio photographs. These small-scale shows serve as a prelude to what is expected to be a larger rollout for the new album.
With a powerhouse production team in place and new music already being road-tested, the industry and fans alike are now waiting for an official announcement regarding the title and release date of the third album.