Gracie Abrams with Good Riddance and Aaron Dessner

Born in Los Angeles, Gracie Abrams is a compelling songwriter known for emotionally intimate lyrics. Influenced by Joni Mitchell, she gained fame with songs like “21” and “I miss you, I’m sorry.” Her debut album, Good Riddance, produced by Aaron Dessner, received high praise from Rolling Stone. She opened for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and her work often explores themes like self-betrayal and transformation.

Good Riddance is a melodic hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz known for politically charged lyrics. Led by Russ Rankin, they gained fame with albums like *For God and Country* and *A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion* on Fat Wreck Chords. They've toured with Sick of It All, released *Ballads from the Revolution*, and were temporarily disbanded in 2007. Reformed in 2012, they put out *Peace In Our Time* and *Thoughts and Prayers*, remaining influential in the punk scene.