“Music was always encouraged as a passion and a hobby, but I was never told, 'This should be your job. You write music and record for a living.' It doesn't happen for people.”

American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer

Lucy Dacus is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer from Richmond, Virginia. She first drew wide attention with her debut album, No Burden, released in 2016, which led to a deal with Matador Records. Her second album, Historian, came out in 2018 and received strong critical praise. She has since released Home Video in 2021 and Forever Is a Feeling in 2025, continuing a body of work that has established her as a prominent contemporary indie artist.