Phoebe Bridgers on Friday released “Sidelines”, her first original solo material since 2020’s Grammy-nominated Punisher. The standalone single will appear in the new Hulu series Conversations with Friends, based on Sally Rooney‘s 2017 novel of the same name.
“Sidelines” is decidedly modern, defined by muted tones and industrial beats. Bridgers’ lyrics remain at the epicenter, with relatable lines like “Now I’m talking to my house plants / Not of being alone / In a room full of people / Watching the world from the sidelines / Had nothing to prove / Til you came into my life / Gave me something to lose.” A press release states that this will be the only original song from Bridgers this year.
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Listen to the new Phoebe Bridgers single “Sidelines” via the player below or on your preferred streaming platform. The track premiered on Friday ahead of Bridgers’ Coachella debut in Indio, CA. She will return for weekend two on April 22nd before heading off on a world tour, her first time bringing Punisher overseas. For tickets and a full list of tour dates visit her website.
Phoebe Bridgers – “Punisher”