Julien Baker & TORRES unveil video for debut collaborative single ‘Sugar In The Tank’ 

Having shared their debut collaborative single at the end of last year, Julien Baker (solo singer-songwriter and one third of boygenius) and longtime DIY fave TORRES (aka Mackenzie Scott) have now released a new video to accompany ‘Sugar In The Tank’. 

Inspired by their shared experiences of growing up in Southern USA as a queer person, the country-indebted, heartfelt duet pays homage to the roots of a genre they both love, whilst also reclaiming its traditions for those who would have previously been excluded, thereby recontextualising country music for contemporary culture. 

In a similar vein, ‘Sugar In The Tank”s visualiser sees members of Stud Country - a queer country dance organisation - perform original choreography by the group’s co-founder Sean Monaghan. Speaking about their involvement, DJ and Stud Country regular Jae Cripe has commented: “It’s been very healing for me as a trans person who was raised in the South to reconnect with this part of myself in a place that feels safe, supportive, and also happens to be full of very hot and nice queer people.”

For their part, Julien and TORRES have said that they “were really honored that the Stud Country folks were willing to have fun with us and prepare this line dance for the song! Everyone involved is so talented and they were patient and sweet with us while we learned the moves. For us it’s particularly special to find someplace and some people to do cowboy shit with here in NYC.”

So what are you waiting for? Grab your Stetson and check out the offical video for ‘Sugar In The Tank’ below.