Lucy Dacus

In a universe as vast as ours, Boygenius has the uncanny ability to hone in on the ubiquity of it all. The Rest is a worthy follow-up to The Record — each track a radiant star in the indie macrocosm.

Over the weekend, the grassy hill and tree-lined stage of Stanford’s Frost Amphitheatre made room for the Re:SET Bay Area Music Festival.

Released March 31, the band’s latest project pulses with multivalent manifestations of love — friendships, relationships, kinship and even musicianship.

Whether you’re celebrating with your valentine or yearning for one to come your way, this playlist will dutifully accompany you this Valentine’s Day, celebrating the resilience of queer love and the talented queer artists that highlight it in whatever form it takes.

Jordan is undoubtedly burdened by the sheer emotional weight that comes with both breakups and growing up, but she manages to construct something beautiful from the dregs.

Dacus’ third album is nothing short of a diary put on full display, touching upon themes such as the intricacies of queer friendships in one’s childhood, questioning mainstream religion and entering predatory relationships. 

“Thumbs” is no longer a live show secret, but Dacus’ listeners are better off for it — the song’s lyrics warrant multiple listens for full appreciation of the artist’s storytelling ability.

Baker’s latest is a gut punch that comes out swinging, once again providing some of the most cathartic indie rock in the game, as well as her most anthemic songs to date.

As fall comes to a close and holiday music starts to take over every station, let’s take some time to sit back and appreciate the transitional nature of the fall season and the queer female music that matches it.

Of course, it wouldn’t be right to talk about a Dacus show without mentioning “Night Shift,” a song with a refrain that had everybody in the venue screaming.