Blondshell, the songwriting project of Sabrina Tietelbaum (and Consequence’s 2023 Rookie of the Year), has teamed up with Bully for a brand new single, “Docket.” Stream the new tune below.
Doubling down on the alt-rock vibes that pervaded Blondshell’s self-titled debut, “Docket” finds the artist connecting with Bully (the indie rock project of Alicia Bognanno) to spin a tale of self-examination, presenting the perspective of someone who exhibits less-than-healthy behavior when it comes to their relationship.
“Isn’t it wrong/ When I’m gone/ I look around at the options/ I put men on the docket,” Tietelbaum sings over driving power chords and saturated drums. “He should be with someone who’s more in love/ Not someone eating for free/ My worst nightmare is me.” At least they’re honest!
“I had space on this song for another person and I kept hearing Bully’s voice on it,” Tietelbaum said in a statement. “I’m a huge fan of hers, and when I was touring last summer I couldn’t stop listening to her album. Honestly, when we were sitting in the studio and I heard her voice coming through I was just kind of shocked and in awe of her. I’m really happy she said yes to making the song with me.”
Bognanno added, “I’m a huge fan of Sabrina, I think she is incredible and I was over the moon that she asked me to be a part of her song. It makes me really happy seeing so many musicians in our indie world supporting and admiring one another. So, thank you Sabrina and special shout out to her dog who I am a massive fan of as well.”
“Docket” marks Blondshell’s first new release of 2024. While the song doesn’t come with any announcements regarding new projects, the artist is slated to appear on A24’s Stop Making Sense tribute album. Bully, for her part, recently dropped the devastating “Atom Bomb,” which followed her 2023 effort, Lucky for You.
Though Blondshell hasn’t yet mapped out a tour for 2024, she is set to play a handful of festivals in the coming months, including Lollapalooza, Boston Calling, Governors Ball, Glastonbury, Shaky Knees, and more. Bully, meanwhile, is currently wrapping up a tour with Grouplove (get tickets here).
For more Blondshell fun, be sure to check out Tietelbaum’s edition of Mixtapes!, where she crafts the perfect playlist for awkward Uber rides and tragic tattoos. Watch the video below.