Julien Baker and Torres go fully country on “Sugar in the Tank,” their debut single as a duo and the first off an album we’re looking forward to them announcing. They’ve now shared the track’s video, which was directed by Caity Arthur. It was filmed in NYC, at Georgia Room in Freehand Hotel New York, and features Julien and Torres line dancing with members of LGBTQ country dance party Stud Country‘s extended community. Stud Country co-founder Sean Monaghan, who contributed choreography, says, “We were so excited to cast people from our community including Geo [Jedlicka] who has been dancing in NYC for three decades. Having established artists like Julien and TORRES, who’ve actually been to our events, collaborate with us during this country revival is incredible.”
Stud Country regular and DJ Jae Cripe adds, “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.”
“We were really honored that the Stud Country folks were willing to have fun with us and prepare this line dance for the song!” Julien and Torres say. “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.”
Julien and Torres played their first official show together at NYC’s Mercury Lounge last month, and they have festival dates coming up. See those below.
JULIEN BAKER & TORRES: 2025 TOUR DATES
Mar 27, 2025 – Mar 30, 2025 Big Ears Festival Knoxville, TN
Mar 27, 2025 Ohio University Athens, OH
Apr 3, 2025 – Apr 5, 2025 Mission Creek Festival Iowa City, IA
Apr 26, 2025 – Apr 27, 2025 High Water Music Festival Charleston, SC
May 15, 2025 – May 18, 2025 Kilby Block Party Salt Lake City, UT
Jun 20, 2025 – Jun 22, 2025 Mountain Jam Highmount, NY
Jun 20, 2025 – Jun 22, 2025 Green River Festival Greenfield, MA
Jul 4, 2025 – Jul 5, 2025 Zootown Missoula, MT