

Her song “Smoke Signals” landed on many year-end lists, and I remember myself and a group of musically like-minded friends growing attached to the album while studying for finals. When I first heard Bridgers, it was at the tail-end of 2017, following the release of her adored debut album Stranger in the Alps.

Liking Phoebe Bridgers is like being caught up on all the best b-list HBO shows, watching A24 movies or reading Jia Tolentino: It’s cool. There’s no doubt about it: She’s now graduated from critical darling to beloved music personality on the brink of pop culture recognizability. Phoebe Bridgers is part of the zeitgeist now.
