Lucy Dacus drops new song “Planting Tomatoes”—what’s new?

Lucy Dacus releases “Planting Tomatoes” on streaming

Lucy Dacus has returned with her first new song of the year, “Planting Tomatoes.” The track originally debuted as a Record Store Day exclusive on April 18, but it has since made its way onto major DSPs (digital service providers), giving listeners who missed the limited event a straightforward way to stream and download it.

That transition—from a special retail/collector release to broader availability—is a common strategy for artists balancing fan service with long-tail growth. A Record Store Day track can generate buzz and reward dedicated supporters, while later placement on streaming platforms expands reach beyond the record-store crowd.

The new availability also positions the song for the typical rollout mechanics of streaming-first music: playlists, algorithmic discovery, and ongoing catalog activity rather than a brief, event-driven window. Once a Record Store Day track lands on DSPs, it can start accruing listens at a higher and steadier pace.

Why it matters now is that this is explicitly her first new music of the year, which means “Planting Tomatoes” effectively serves as a re-entry point after the Record Store Day launch. It also gives fans a fresh single to anchor whatever comes next in her release schedule.

For listeners tracking Lucy Dacus’s momentum, the headline is simple: the song isn’t limited anymore. The artist has brought a previously niche release into mainstream listening, making it accessible to the wider audience that follows new music week-to-week.