Julien Baker & Torres
Julien Baker & Torres | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 2024-present |
| Labels | Matador Records |
| Members | Julien Baker, Torres |
Julien Baker & Torres is an American country duo consisting of musicians Julien Baker and Torres.
History
[edit]In June of 2024, Baker announced a solo tour consisting of multi-night residencies in a handful of cities.[1] For each tour date, Baker had a different opening act. At night one of her Webster Hall residency, Torres opened the show. During Torres' set, Baker came out to sing a new song alongside Torres'.[2] Later that evening, during Baker's set, Torres' came out and the two sang another new song together.[3] In November, the two announced festival appearances at Big Ears Festival and High Water Festival, along with the creation of a new website.[4] The duo announced more festival appearances in the following weeks after their first announcement.[5][6]
In December 2024, the duo were announced as the musical guest on the December 10th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where they performed a new song titled "Sugar in the Tank", which had first been performed at the Webster Hall show.[7][8][9] The day of their "Tonight Show" appearance, the duo announced a show the following day at Mercury Lounge in New York City. At the show, the duo debuted a bunch of new songs in addition to covering both Songs: Ohia and Tim McGraw.[10][11] The song was released on December 13, 2024 through Matador Records.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Corcoran, Nina. "Julien Baker Announces 2024 Solo Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Jones, Abby. "Watch Julien Baker & Torres Debut Two Songs From Their New Country Album In NYC". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Julien Baker debuted songs from country album with Torres in NYC". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Julien Baker & Torres announce shows together, tease new country album". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle. "Kilby Block Party Announces 2025 Lineup". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Zootown Music Festival to debut in Missoula with big names". KTMF. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Zemler, Emily. "Watch Julien Baker, Torres Team Up for 'Sugar in the Tank' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom. "Watch Julien Baker & Torres Play Their Excellent Country Song "Sugar In The Tank" On Fallon". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Lynch, Jessica. "Julien Baker and Torres Saddle Up for 'Sugar in the Tank' Debut on 'Fallon'". Billboard. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom. "Julien Baker & Torres Debuted New Music, Covered Songs: Ohia & Tim McGraw In NYC". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Julien Baker & Torres debuted new songs at first-ever show together (pics, video, setlist)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Julien Baker & Torres share debut single "Sugar in the Tank"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom. "Julien Baker & Torres – "Sugar In The Tank"". Stereogum. Retrieved 16 December 2024.