Julien Baker and Torres debuted their new duet, “Sugar within the Tank,” on The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon, giving audiences a primary take a look at their latest collaboration on Dec. 11.
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Backed by a full reside band, the efficiency launched audiences to the country-style observe that explores the complexities of affection and self-reflection.
The music’s lyrics seize an intimate snapshot of vulnerability, with Baker and Torres buying and selling verses and harmonizing on the refrain: “Sitting outdoors with the engine operating/ Simply ready on me to alter/ So c’mon child, put somewhat/ Sugar within the tank/ I really like you all the way in which.” The poignant supply was paired with Baker’s skilful twangs on banjo and Torres’ abilities on the guitar.
The efficiency marks the newest step within the duo’s ongoing collaboration, which they previewed earlier this 12 months throughout a Webster Corridor efficiency in New York. The set included unreleased tracks that hinted on the country-inflected route of their partnership.
On social media, they’ve continued to tease followers, lately sharing a snippet of what seems to be a Western-themed music video, captioning the clip, “Subsequent week… we journey.”
The partnership aligns with a number of 2025 competition appearances, together with stops at Huge Ears Pageant in Knoxville, Excessive Water Music Pageant in Charleston, and the Inexperienced River Pageant.
This collaboration comes as each artists proceed to discover new inventive territories. Baker, a celebrated singer, songwriter, and guitarist, is famend for her work as a solo artist and as a member of the indie supergroup boygenius, alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus.
The group’s Grammy-winning debut album the file, which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in 2023, featured hits like “Not Sturdy Sufficient,” “Cool About It,” and “True Blue.” On her personal, Baker has gained approval for tracks reminiscent of “Appointments” and “Flip Out the Lights.” Her newest solo launch, a canopy of Belle and Sebastian’s “Get Me Away From Right here, I’m Dying” additionally featured multi-instrumentalist Calvin Lauber, Northern Irish people artist Soak, and Alaskan singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson.
Boygenius confirmed plans to go on hiatus throughout a Feb. 1 present, with Lucy Dacus later saying in a Vainness Truthful interview, “Everybody will be relaxation assured that we nonetheless love one another.”
“I believe all of us need somewhat break,” added the “Movement Illness” musician. “I can’t operate if I do something in 2024 that’s public.”
Watch Julien Baker and Torres’ efficiency on The Tonight Present with Jimmy Fallon right here.
