Lucy Dacus unveils Renaissance-styled album cover and arranges an intimate museum tour
Lucy Dacus's Fourth Album "Forever Is A Feeling" Embraces the Aesthetics of Classical Art
Lucy Dacus, the American singer-songwriter, is set to release her fourth album, "Forever Is A Feeling," on March 28, 2025. The album's aesthetic is deeply rooted in classical art, a connection that is evident from the Renaissance-style portrait of Dacus on the album cover.
Dacus's previous venture, Boygenius, a supergroup with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers, released the album The Record in 2023. The album achieved a highly commended fourth place on the Billboard 100 and earned the trio a BRIT and three Grammy awards. The Record also sold out The Hollywood Bowl, topped the album charts in the UK and Ireland, and headlined their own mini day festival in London.
The visual universe of "Forever Is A Feeling" draws on Renaissance art and the romanticism of times gone by. This is evident in the music video for 'Ankles,' where Dacus portrays a girl who has escaped from a painting, traversing New York in a Rodarte dress. In the video, Havana Rose Liu appears as a museum guard trying to contain Dacus.
Dacus has a history of incorporating unique elements into her live performances, such as the use of "horror violin" in her live band, which enhances the artistic and emotional depth of her music. These elements, combined with the classical art influence, create an immersive and captivating atmosphere.
To introduce her new album, Dacus performed concerts in churches and museums across the US and Europe. One such performance took place at Eglise Saint-Eustache in Paris, where Dacus sang gay songs that may have never been heard there before. The choice of these intimate spaces served multiple purposes, including lowering the stakes for Dacus after a hiatus from performing.
Dacus grew up in Richmond, Virginia, where museums were free. This upbringing may have contributed to her appreciation for and integration of art into her music and performances. Her debut album, No Burden, was released in 2016.
Vinyl for "Forever Is A Feeling" is available from HMV and Amazon. The album is sure to be a must-have for fans of Dacus and those who appreciate the fusion of modern music with classical art.
Fans of Lucy Dacus and art enthusiasts alike are eager to experience the fusion of modern music and classical art in Dacus's new album, "Forever Is A Feeling." The album's music video for 'Ankles' features Dacus escaping from a painting, showcasing her dedication to incorporating art into her entertainment, much like her previous live performances that have showcased elements such as the use of "horror violin" to enhance the artistic and emotional depth of her music.
