If you have yet to hear about Phoebe Bridgers, I must insist that you expand your musical horizons. She has many times been called the emo version of Taylor Swift. Some say Phoebe’s music is for those who have not yet gone to therapy. Her fans, the self-proclaimed Pharbz, would probably agree. Her music is highly melancholic, so get ready to cry while she lyricizes depression. But, it’s her witty personality and expression of just not giving a F*CK that makes her fans so loyal. So, here are four reasons why you should be a fan too.
1. She started her own record label, Saddest Factory Records, where she has signed many queer artists, such as solo-artist Claud and rock band MUNA. The website for this label is highly creative and mirrors her relaxed witty personality. When you open the website you are greeted with a fake login, with the password COPYCAT_KILLER69. Go check it out – Saddest Factory Records.
2. She smashed her electric guitar on SNL at the end of her performance. Enough said. Phoebe Bridgers – I Know The End (SNL Performance).
3. She does BandCamp covers so she can donate to nonprofits. Like the cover of Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls she did with alternative singer, Maggie Rogers. The artist’s donated 100% of the profits to Fair Fight Georgia, which fights for voter rights. Check out her Instagram marketing for it, Phoebe Bridgers on Instagram: “up for today only on @bandcamp, pay what you want. everything goes to @fairfightaction. art by @aidenarata.”4:59.
4. She treats her rescue black pug Maxine like her son and flaunts it on Instagram. You know someone has a kind heart when they treat their pet like a child. She can be seen holding him in a baby carrier like on her Instagram, with the caption “happy earth day from me and my abomination of nature,” in front of a scenic lake view – Phoebe Bridgers on Instagram.
5. She is a part of two other stellar indie-rock bands including Boygenius and Better Oblivion Community Center. Both of which show her dynamic artistry. Her band Boygenius consists of Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, both solo artists themselves. Check out their performance on Tiny Desk Concert, boygenius: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. Her band Better Oblivion Community Center is a rock duo, consisting of her and Connor Oberst. Check out their KEXP performance, Better Oblivion Community Center – Full Performance (Live on KEXP).