Question 1

True or false: Phoebe Bridgers is a co-founder of the indie rock supergroup boygenius alongside Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.

Accepted Answer

True. She formed boygenius with Baker and Dacus in 2018. The trio released a Grammy-winning album and a surprise EP in 2023.

Question 2

True or false: Phoebe Bridgers’ song 'Motion Sickness' was written about her ex-boyfriend, actor Paul Mescal.

Accepted Answer

False. The song is actually about her former collaborator Ryan Adams, detailing their emotional and professional fallout. Paul Mescal is a later partner.

Question 3

True or false: Phoebe Bridgers has a fear of flying so severe that she once traveled across the country by tour bus for a tour.

Accepted Answer

True. She has spoken openly about her severe fear of flying, leading her to use tour buses instead of planes. For her 2018 tour, she traveled by bus between cities.

Question 4

True or false: Phoebe Bridgers once performed a cover of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' while playing a flaming cello.

Accepted Answer

False. She is known for theatrical performances but has never done this. The claim likely stems from her dramatic stage persona and love of covers, but no credible source confirms a flaming cello rendition.

Question 5

True or false: Phoebe Bridgers once performed a song while lying in a coffin onstage during a music festival.

Accepted Answer

True. At the 2022 Outside Lands festival, she performed 'I Know the End' lying in a prop coffin, adding to her signature spooky, theatrical style.

Question 6

True or false: Phoebe Bridgers wrote her first full album at age 14 and released it independently under a fake name.

Accepted Answer

False. She did write and self-release an album called 'The Killer' at 14, but she used her own name, not a fake name.

Question 7

True or false: Phoebe Bridgers has a cameo in the 2023 horror film 'Talk to Me' as a possessed character.

Accepted Answer

True. She appears briefly as a possessed woman in the A24 horror film. Her role was a surprise to many fans, showcasing her love for the genre.

Question 8

True or false: Phoebe Bridgers has a tattoo of a skeleton on her arm that she got to match one on her father’s arm.

Accepted Answer

False. She has skeleton-themed tattoos, but this specific matching story is false. Her tattoos are more personal, often referencing lyrics or inside jokes.

Phoebe Bridgers Trivia Questions