Taylor Swift is vocal about her admiration for Phoebe Bridgers and her newest project. In a post shared to celebrate Bridgers on her birthday, Swift highlighted the album Lost Weekend as an absolute triumph. She praised the record for its honesty and the vulnerable way it addresses grief, noting that the release serves as a gift to listeners.
This public support marks another chapter in the professional friendship between the two artists. Bridgers previously appeared on the track Nothing New, which featured on the 2021 re-recording of Red. During their collaboration on that project, Swift noted her appreciation for Bridgers’ voice and her perspective as an artist, while Bridgers described the opportunity as something she had waited for her entire life.
The creative connection between the two continued through the Eras Tour, where Bridgers opened for Swift. Their live performances of Nothing New in Nashville provided a memorable moment for fans who followed their shared career trajectory. Bridgers has often spoken about the influence Swift had on her early development, citing a moment on country radio when she heard a peer writing songs about personal experience as a defining inspiration.
Lost Weekend features contributions from longtime Bridgers collaborators including Tony Berg and Ethan Gruska. The record also includes writing and production work from Jack Antonoff, who is a frequent partner of Swift. With the album now available, the critical praise from a peer like Swift adds significant attention to the release.