Phoebe Bridgers to Release Surprise Collaborative EP with New Orleans Jazz Funeral Band
LOS ANGELES, CA — Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has announced a surprise collaborative EP with the revered Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans, set for digital release this Friday. What: A five-track EP titled "Funeral for a Stranger," blending Bridgers' indie folk melancholia with the traditional brass band sounds of New Orleans. When: The EP drops on February 1, 2025, at midnight EST. Where: Recorded over three days last November at Preservation Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana. Why: Bridgers stated the project was inspired by a recent visit to the city, where she attended a traditional second-line funeral parade, describing it as "the most profound expression of grief and joy I have ever witnessed." How: The collaboration features reimagined versions of Bridgers’ songs "Motion Sickness" and "Kyoto," alongside three original compositions co-written with the band. The announcement sent social media into a frenzy late Tuesday, with fans praising the unexpected genre fusion.