Phoebe Bridgers has released a new song called "Lost Boys," a sprawling collaborative track that assembles an impressive roster of indie and alternative musicians. The song features Alex G, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Jack Antonoff, Bright Eyes' Nate Walcott, Blake Mills, and composer Caroline Shaw, among others.
The track represents another chapter in Bridgers' ongoing work with producer Jack Antonoff, who has become a key creative partner in her recent output. The inclusion of Baker and Dacus alongside Bridgers continues the artistic cross-pollination within the contemporary indie rock sphere. These three artists have collaborated before, most notably on the boygenius project, which released its self-titled album in 2023 to critical acclaim.
"Lost Boys" expands that circle considerably. Alex G brings his experimental sensibilities to the arrangement. Blake Mills contributes his distinctive guitar work. Caroline Shaw, known for her innovative classical-pop hybrids and Pulitzer Prize-winning compositions, adds another layer of artistic ambition to the collaboration. Nate Walcott's presence connects the track to the Bright Eyes legacy, linking contemporary indie aesthetics to the early 2000s emo and folk traditions.
The song arrives as Bridgers continues to navigate her role as one of indie rock's most acclaimed contemporary voices. Her last album, "Punisher," released in 2020, established her as a significant commercial and critical force. Since then, she has maintained a steady presence through collaborations, soundtrack work, and the boygenius reunion.
This new track, with its constellation of guests, demonstrates how Bridgers and her peers operate as a networked community of artists rather than isolated figures. The breadth of contributors, ranging from established indie rock figures to classical composers and electronic producers, reflects the increasingly porous boundaries between genres and circles in contemporary popular music.