Julien Baker Surprises SXSW with System of a Down's 'Toxicity' Cover Featuring Jasmine.4.t

Taken from Julien Baker's appearance during Jasmine.4t's set for SXSW. They played "Skin on Skin" and a cover of "Toxicity" by System of a Down.
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Curious about Julian Baker’s take on heavy music? The unexpected performance of ‘Toxicity’ revealed a new dimension to her artistry.

Singer songwriter Julien Baker performs at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI Music Benjamin Gibbard in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA - 18 Jan 2017Julien Baker surprised SXSW audiences by joining Jasmine.4.t’ mid-set for a cover of System of a Down’s Toxicity. They already once collaborated on the American indie rock supergroup Boygenius.boygenius-produced Skin on Skin, and Jasmine was also the first UK artist signed to Phoebe BridgersSaddest Factory label.

Meanwhile, Baker is about to drop Send a Prayer My Way—her first full-fledged country album—on April 18, 2025, in partnership with Torres. Early singles Sugar in the Tank and Sylvia hint at a raw, storytelling style that Baker calls “more militant” about authenticity than punk.

Torres acknowledges the “queer country” label but insists it’s just country at heart. With a U.S. tour beginning at the Big Ears Festival, Baker continues her evolution from indie rock standout to alt-country pioneer—proving that strong songwriting transcends genre.

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