Indie rock favorites Mt. Joy are celebrating a record year of philanthropy with the release of a new stripped-back version of their single “Lucy (Infinite Family).” The updated recording arrives as a continuation of the band’s mission-driven momentum, with all proceeds benefiting Family Reach, a national nonprofit that supports families facing the financial burdens of cancer.
The stripped version follows the success of the original “Lucy,” which generated $23,437 for the American Brain Tumor Association. With each iteration of the track tied to charitable impact, Mt. Joy is once again using their platform to drive tangible change through music.
The release caps a landmark year for the Philadelphia-born group, who raised more than $500,000 for Family Reachthrough crowdfunding and a charity concert. Additional charitable initiatives included $40,000 donated to a food bank in Asheville after headlining a show one year after Hurricane Helene, and $35,000 contributed to the ACLU Tennesseein response to an increase in regional immigration raids. Philanthropy, once a side note for many touring artists, has now become a defining pillar of Mt. Joy’s identity—woven directly into their business model, live shows, and fan engagement.
In 2025 alone, Mt. Joy sold more than 200,000 tickets across headline and festival performances, reflecting the exponential growth of their audience. Looking ahead, the band has pledged to donate $1 from every ticket sold on their upcoming tour, while emphasizing fairness and accessibility in ticket pricing—an approach that has been widely applauded by fans.
Meanwhile, “Lucy” continues to thrive across radio formats. The track has peaked at #5 on Triple A and is now climbing the Alternative Radio chart at #18, buoyed by both the emotional weight of its lyricism and the goodwill surrounding the band’s philanthropic efforts.
Mt. Joy’s 2026 run continues to expand, including their highly anticipated return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where the presale sold out almost instantly. The new dates broaden the Hope We Have Fun touring arc into cities the band didn’t hit in 2025, fulfilling several long-requested stops from longtime fans. Additional dates are expected soon as Mt. Joy prepares for what is shaping up to be their biggest touring year to date.
