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Phoebe Bridgers opened for Taylor Swift on the Nashville stop of her ‘Eras’ tour tonight (May 5), surprising fans with an unannounced appearance from the rest of Boygenius.
As a trio, Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker played ‘Not Strong Enough’ from their recent debut album as Boygenius, ‘The Record’, as well as Bridgers’ own songs ‘Graceland Too’ and ‘I Know The End’. The group were all clad in the same skeleton onesies that Bridgers herself typically performs in, and strummed along on black guitars with gold accents.
Have a look at some footage of the moment (via Consequence) below, then see the full setlist from Bridgers’ set (via setlist.fm):
1. ‘Motion Sickness’
2. ‘DVD Menu’
3. ‘Garden Song’
4. ‘Kyoto’
5. ‘Scott Street’
6. ‘Moon Song’
7. ‘Not Strong Enough’ (with Boygenius)
8. ‘Graceland Too’ (with Boygenius)
9. ‘I Know The End’ (with Boygenius)
Tonight’s performance adds to a growing number of surprise Boygenius appearances: March saw them perform an unannounced set at Austin Airport for SXSW, and last month they made a cameo during MUNA’s set at Coachella.
Alongside Bridgers’ own sets on tour with Swift, Boygenius are currently touring in support of ‘The Record’ – a North American headline tour will continue in June – with the record itself arriving at the end of March and earning the band their first UK Number One. In a five-star review of it, NME’s Erica Campbell called the album “a gorgeous testament to what can happen when you allow yourself to fully be seen”.
During their performance at Coachella, Boygenius spoke out for trans rights and made a snipe at right-wing politician Ron DeSantis. They later appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform ‘Not Strong Enough’.
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Fresh from the triumph of his ninth UK Number 1 album Play, global hitmaker Ed Sheeran is taking his music into a new space with the release of Play – The Remixes EP. This latest project, inspired by his transformative month-long stay in India, is a lively blend of cultures that brings together some of the most acclaimed names from South Asia.
At the forefront of the release is the hypnotic new single Symmetry, a collaboration with Punjabi star Karan Aujla. The official video, directed by Liam Pethick, captures a vibrant performance from Sheeran, Aujla, and the internationally celebrated dance crew The Quick Style, creating a striking visual moment that matches the energy of the track.
The EP breathes new life into four songs from the original Play album, blending mainstream pop with a variety of Asian influences. Featured collaborators include rapper Hanumankind, Tamil vocalist Dhee, composer Santhosh Narayanan, singer Jonita, and Karan Aujla. A fresh version of the hit Sapphire, which has already surpassed half a billion streams, now includes vocals from Arijit Singh.
Sheeran explained that his creative spark came from his time in India, where he immersed himself in the country’s music scene while recording Play. “I’ve loved this collaboration process so much and I wanted to represent as much as I could on this EP,” he said, reflecting on his connection with each featured artist. Speaking about Symmetry, he added, “Karan is culture... I feel like this is the beginning of our collaborative journey, and I’m so excited to create more.”
The EP stands as a celebration of music without borders, marking Sheeran’s first Hindi song Heaven, recorded with Jonita. It reflects his dedication to artistic collaboration and shared creativity, bringing global pop together with the deep musical traditions of South India and beyond.
Play – The Remixes EP is now available, offering fans around the world a vibrant and unique fusion of sounds.
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