Julien Baker & Torres | |
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Genres | Country |
Years active | 2024 (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
In June of 2024, Baker announced a solo tour consisting of multi-night residencies in a handful of cities. 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'. Later that evening, during Baker's set, Torres' came out and the two sang another new song together. In November, the two announced festival appearances at Big Ears Festival and High Water Festival, along with the creation of a new website. The duo announced more festival appearances in the following weeks after their first announcement.
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. 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. The song was released on December 13, 2024 through Matador Records.
References
- 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.