Lucy Dacus

Lucy Dacus
Dacus performing in August 2022
Dacus performing in August 2022
Background information
Birth nameLucy Elizabeth Dacus[1]
Born (1995-05-02) May 2, 1995 (age 29)
Mechanicsville, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • tambourine
Years active2015–present
LabelsMatador
Member ofboygenius
Websitelucydacus.com

Lucy Elizabeth Dacus (/ˈdeɪkəs/ DAY-kəss;[2] born May 2, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Dacus first gained fame following the release of her debut album, No Burden (2016), which led to a deal with Matador Records. Historian, her second album, was released in 2018 to critical acclaim. Home Video, her third studio album, was released in 2021.

In addition to her solo work, Dacus is also a member of the indie supergroup Boygenius, with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers. The band has released one studio album and two EPs to critical acclaim and widespread touring. The band won 3 Grammy Awards in 2024, including Best Alternative Music Album. They also became the first all-female band to win Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.

In October 2023, Rolling Stone named Dacus the 213th-greatest guitarist of all time, noting: "[her] guitar is as essential an instrument as her voice".[3]

  1. ^ "Songwriter/Composer: Dacus Lucy Elizabeth". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  2. ^ DeLuca, Dan (June 20, 2021). "Songwriter Lucy Dacus is now Philly's own. Lucky us". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Rolling Stone. October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.