Paul Mescal Is a Sad-Girl Songwriter Now
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Key Points:
- Paul Mescal, known for his admiration of indie-folk singer Phoebe Bridgers, is now dating Gracie Abrams, another indie-folk artist and Taylor Swift tour opener.
- Mescal has ventured into songwriting, co-writing the track “Imaginary Friend” on Abrams’s new album, Daughter From Hell.
- The song explores themes of longing and the pain of missing a past lover, reflecting the emotional style typical of both Mescal and Abrams.
- Mescal’s connection to folk music extends through his family, with his sister Nell also emerging as a folk musician.
