Lucy Dacus and Chappell Roan brought their harmonies together to reimagine a Magnetic Fields classic at a star-studded benefit concert in Los Angeles.
The Artists for Aid event, held at the Shrine Auditorium, aimed to raise funds for relief efforts in Sudan and Palestine. The lineup featured an eclectic mix of artists, including Shawn Mendes, Clairo, Faye Webster, Blood Orange, Jazmine Sullivan, and Geese.
Onstage, Chappell Roan emerged unexpectedly as a guest performer during Lucy Dacus's set of her own song "For Keeps." However, the true showstopper was when Dacus introduced Roan to join her on stage for an enchanting duet of the Magnetic Fields' timeless hit "The Book of Love."
The performance, captured in a YouTube video posted after the event, showcased the duo's vocal chemistry as they delivered their rendition of this oft-covered song. It marked Roan's second major onstage appearance in 2026 and came just days before Dacus took the stage to open New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration with her own song "Bread and Roses."
When asked about performing at a friend's inauguration, Dacus expressed her admiration for the sentiment behind the event. "It would have felt weird to get up and sing one of my own songs," she noted in an interview. "The idea that you're not just fighting for your sustenance — you're fighting for your joy."
The benefit concert was more than just a showcase of talented musicians; it was an opportunity to come together and support causes close to the artists' hearts. With its unique blend of music, activism, and star power, the event left a lasting impression on those who attended.
The Artists for Aid event, held at the Shrine Auditorium, aimed to raise funds for relief efforts in Sudan and Palestine. The lineup featured an eclectic mix of artists, including Shawn Mendes, Clairo, Faye Webster, Blood Orange, Jazmine Sullivan, and Geese.
Onstage, Chappell Roan emerged unexpectedly as a guest performer during Lucy Dacus's set of her own song "For Keeps." However, the true showstopper was when Dacus introduced Roan to join her on stage for an enchanting duet of the Magnetic Fields' timeless hit "The Book of Love."
The performance, captured in a YouTube video posted after the event, showcased the duo's vocal chemistry as they delivered their rendition of this oft-covered song. It marked Roan's second major onstage appearance in 2026 and came just days before Dacus took the stage to open New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration with her own song "Bread and Roses."
When asked about performing at a friend's inauguration, Dacus expressed her admiration for the sentiment behind the event. "It would have felt weird to get up and sing one of my own songs," she noted in an interview. "The idea that you're not just fighting for your sustenance — you're fighting for your joy."
The benefit concert was more than just a showcase of talented musicians; it was an opportunity to come together and support causes close to the artists' hearts. With its unique blend of music, activism, and star power, the event left a lasting impression on those who attended.
- their harmonies just blended so seamlessly! I mean, it's amazing when you see artists from different genres and backgrounds unite for a good cause 
. And it's not every day you get to see someone like Chappell Roan killing it on stage 
, right? I'm curious about what inspired her to take the leap into performing with Dacus - was it just a spur of the moment thing or had she been wanting to collaborate for ages? 
. I'm all about artists using their platform to raise awareness and funds for important issues 
. The fact that Dacus was hesitant to perform her own song at the inauguration because it wasn't just about survival, but also joy, really resonates with me 
. It's moments like these that remind us of the power of music to bring people together and make a positive impact 
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! Lucy Dacus & Chappell Roan's duet of "The Book of Love" gave me CHILLS 
- their harmonies are just insane!!! And can we talk about how great it was to see artists like Shawn Mendes, Clairo, and Faye Webster all coming together for a good cause 
? It's moments like these that remind us of the power of music to bring people together & make a difference in the world 
. I loved Lucy Dacus's comment about not wanting to sing her own song at a friend's inauguration - she just pointed out how beautiful it was to see others using their talents to uplift someone else 
and it's even more awesome that the event was supporting a good cause, especially with everything going on in sudan and palestine 
it's amazing how music can bring people together like that. and i love how lucy talked about not wanting to just perform her own song at zohran's inauguration, but instead wanting to show support for something bigger than herself 
it's that kind of spirit that we need more of in this world right now 
Dacus's voice is still got that raw emotion but now she's not afraid to experiment with harmonies and push the boundaries of her songwriting. Roan brings a sweet energy to their performances and it's dope to see them collaborate on stage like that 
how did Lucy Dacus just invite Chappell Roan to join her on stage like that? was there some secret meeting or something? 
also, what's up with Shawn Mendes' setlist? he's got a lot of popular songs, but is that really what the audience wanted to hear at this charity event? 
and btw, geese as an artist? who knew they were going to be there? 
- she has this hauntingly beautiful tone that just gives me chills every time I listen to her songs! And pairing her with Chappell Roan was pure magic 
, their harmonies were like butter for my ears. But what really got me about the whole event was how it wasn't just about the music - it was about using your platform to make a difference 
and it's so inspiring to see them using their platform for good 
, and I need more Lucy & Chappell collabs ASAP! 
. Don't get me wrong, I love her music and all, but that "Bread and Roses" set just didn't bring the same level of excitement as that duet did 
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it was such an eclectic mix of artists, but it all came together so beautifully.
do you guys think we'll see more collabs like this in the future?
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She absolutely slayed that duet with Dacus, their harmonies are like butter for my ears 
. The way Lucy Dacus spoke about fighting for joy during her set really resonated with me... it's not just about survival, but also about living life to the fullest 
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