Big Thief Trivia
Big Thief trivia spotlights the American indie folk band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2015. Known for a lineup centered on Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek on guitar, and James Krivchenia on drums, the group has become one of the most acclaimed acts in contemporary indie music. Expect a mix of easy, funny, and more challenging facts that stay accessible for all ages.
Easy Big Thief Trivia
11 questions
These easy Big Thief trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
What kind of band is Big Thief?
Answer: Big Thief is an American indie folk band.
Big Thief is identified is an American indie folk band.
Question 2
In what year did Big Thief form?
Answer: Big Thief formed in 2015.
The band was formed in 2015.
Question 3
Which city is tied to Big Thief's formation?
Answer: Brooklyn, New York.
Big Thief was formed in Brooklyn, New York.
Question 4
Who is the lead vocalist of Big Thief?
Answer: Adrianne Lenker is the lead vocalist of Big Thief.
Adrianne Lenker is the band's lead vocalist.
Question 5
Who is Big Thief's drummer?
Answer: James Krivchenia is the drummer of Big Thief.
James Krivchenia is listed is the band's drummer.
Question 6
Which Big Thief album came out in 2019 and has a title with periods in it?
- A.Two Hands
- B.Masterpiece
- C."U.F.O.F."
- D.Capacity
Answer: "U.F.O.F."
"U.F.O.F." was released in 2019.
Question 7
Which Big Thief performance clip helped turn a song into a culture-level obsession?
- A.Certainty live video
- B.Paul live video
- C.Vampire Empire live video
- D.Simulation Swarm live video
Answer: Vampire Empire live video
"Vampire Empire live video" is the concrete clip referenced in the clue basis, the performance that helped fuel the song’s obsession-worthy rise.
Question 8
Which Big Thief song starts cute before turning uncanny and sharp?
- A.Shark Smile
- B.Cattails
- C.Simulation Swarm
- D.Vampire Empire
Answer: Shark Smile
"Shark Smile" is the track with the innocent-sounding title that darkens quickly. The other options are real Big Thief songs but point to different hooks and eras.
Question 9
Which early Big Thief deep cut appears on Masterpiece?
- A.Shark Smile
- B.Interstate
- C.Mary
- D.Cattails
Answer: Interstate
“Interstate” is an early Big Thief track associated with the Masterpiece era, making it a solid deep-cut answer. It fits the early-catalog lane better than later fan favorites like “Cattails” or “Shark Smile.”.
Question 10
Which bassist has played in Big Thief?
Answer: Max Oleartchik has played bass in Big Thief.
Max Oleartchik has played bass in the band.
Question 11
Big Thief received a Grammy nomination in which major artist category?
Answer: Best New Artist.
The band was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy.
Big Thief Family Trivia
11 questions
These family Big Thief trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
In which U.S. state was Adrianne Lenker born?
- A.Idaho
- B.Indiana
- C.Illinois
- D.Iowa
Answer: Indiana
Adrianne Lenker was born in Indiana.
Question 2
Buck Meek came into the world in which state?
Answer: Texas
Buck Meek was born in Texas.
Question 3
Which music school did James Krivchenia study at?
- A.Juilliard
- B.Oberlin Conservatory
- C.Berklee College of Music
Answer: Berklee College of Music
James Krivchenia studied at Berklee College of Music.
Question 4
What year did Big Thief release the album "Capacity"?
Answer: 2017
"Capacity" was released in 2017.
Question 5
Big Thief's album "Masterpiece" arrived in what year?
- A.2015
- B.2017
- C.2016
- D.2014
Answer: 2016
"Masterpiece" was released in 2016.
Question 6
Choose the year when "Two Hands" was released.?
- A.2017
- B.2018
- C.2020
- D.2019
Answer: 2019
"Two Hands" was released in 2019.
Question 7
In what year did Big Thief release "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You"?
Answer: 2022
"Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You" was released in 2022.
Question 8
Which song appears on the album "Masterpiece"?
- A.Simulation Swarm
- B.Real Love
- C.Cattails
- D.Forgotten Eyes
Answer: Real Love
"Masterpiece" includes the song "Real Love.".
Question 9
Which track is included on Big Thief's album "Two Hands"?
- A.Simulation Swarm
- B.Forgotten Eyes
- C.Cattails
- D.Real Love
Answer: Forgotten Eyes
"Two Hands" includes the song "Forgotten Eyes.".
Question 10
"Simulation Swarm" can be found on which Big Thief album?
- A.Capacity
- B.Two Hands
- C.Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
- D.Masterpiece
Answer: Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
"Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You" includes the song "Simulation Swarm.".
Question 11
Big Thief's 2022 album earned a Grammy nomination in what category?
- A.Album of the Year
- B.Best Rock Album
- C.Best Americana Album
- D.Best Alternative Music Album
Answer: Best Alternative Music Album
Big Thief's 2022 album was nominated for the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album.
Fun Big Thief Trivia
13 questions
These fun Big Thief trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Big Thief’s album "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You" went big right out of the gate. What kind of album is it?
Answer: It is a double album.
"Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You" is specifically described is a double album.
Question 2
How many tracks are packed into "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You"?
- A.12
- B.16
- C.24
- D.20 tracks.
Answer: 20 tracks.
The album contains 20 tracks.
Question 3
Which Big Thief song arrived as a single in 2021: "Certainty," "Orange," or "Mary"?
- A.Certainty
- B.Orange
- C.Mary
- D.Vegas
Answer: "Certainty."
"Certainty" was released is a 2021 single.
Question 4
Name the Big Thief single from the band’s 2022 album that sounds like it might be describing tiny chaos.?
Answer: "Little Things."
"Little Things" is a single from Big Thief's 2022 album.
Question 5
Which Los Angeles venue fits a memorable Big Thief live moment in indie-circuit fashion?
- A.Troubadour
- B.Ryman Auditorium
- C.Fonda Theatre
- D.Greek Theatre
Answer: Fonda Theatre
The venue is **Fonda Theatre**, a recognizable Los Angeles stop tied to a Big Thief live appearance.
Question 6
Which Big Thief single took flight in 2023: "Vampire Empire" or "Vegas"?
- A.Change
- B.Orange
- C.Vampire Empire
- D.Vegas
Answer: "Vampire Empire."
"Vampire Empire" was released by Big Thief is a single in 2023.
Question 7
Which Big Thief recording is the demo version, not the standard album cut?
- A.Forgotten Eyes
- B.Terminal Paradise Demo
- C.Terminal Paradise
- D.Vampire Empire live video
Answer: Terminal Paradise Demo
The answer is "Terminal Paradise Demo," the recording-lore variant highlighted by the clue basis.
Question 8
For the album "U.F.O.F.," Big Thief recorded at which Washington state studio?
Answer: Bear Creek Studio.
Big Thief recorded "U.F.O.F." at Bear Creek Studio in Washington state.
Question 9
Where did Big Thief track Two Hands?
- A.Sonic Ranch
- B.Bear Creek Studio
- C.Topanga Canyon
- D.4AD
Answer: Sonic Ranch
Sonic Ranch is the Texas recording destination associated with Two Hands. It’s the same studio named in the band’s album-recording lore.
Question 10
Part of Big Thief’s 2022 album was recorded in a famously artsy California canyon. Which one?
Answer: Topanga Canyon.
Parts of the 2022 album were recorded in Topanga Canyon, California.
Question 11
Big Thief also recorded parts of its 2022 album in the Rocky Mountains of which state?
Answer: Colorado.
Parts of the album were recorded in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Question 12
Which Arizona city was one of the places Big Thief used while recording parts of its 2022 album?
Answer: Tucson, Arizona.
The band recorded parts of its 2022 album in Tucson, Arizona.
Question 13
If you spin Big Thief’s album "Masterpiece," which song with a casino-city title will you find?
Answer: "Vegas."
"Masterpiece" includes the song "Vegas.".
Funny Big Thief Trivia
13 questions
These funny Big Thief trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
If Big Thief suddenly opened a very gloomy airport lounge, which song title would already fit on the sign?
- A.Open Desert
- B.Red Moon
- C.Contact
- D.Terminal Paradise
Answer: Terminal Paradise
Big Thief has a song called "Terminal Paradise.".
Question 2
Which Big Thief title sounds like your wristwatch got fed up and made a run for it?
- A.Time Escaping
- B.Terminal Paradise
- C.Open Desert
- D.Love Love Love
Answer: Time Escaping
Big Thief has a song called "Time Escaping.".
Question 3
Which Big Thief song title would make a florist say, "Technically still inventory"?
- A.Dried Roses
- B.Flower of Blood
- C.Red Moon
- D.Jenni
Answer: Dried Roses
The listed Big Thief song is "Dried Roses.".
Question 4
Which Big Thief song title sounds like the moon tried a dramatic lighting upgrade?
- A.Contact
- B.Red Moon
- C.Terminal Paradise
- D.Heavy Bend
Answer: Red Moon
Big Thief has a song called "Red Moon.".
Question 5
Which Big Thief song title sounds like a bouquet with a very intense backstory?
- A.Dried Roses
- B.Red Moon
- C.Love Love Love
- D.Flower of Blood
Answer: Flower of Blood
Big Thief has a song called "Flower of Blood.".
Question 6
Which Big Thief title feels like a vacation brochure written by a lizard?
- A.Terminal Paradise
- B.Contact
- C.Jenni
- D.Open Desert
Answer: Open Desert
The provided fact says Big Thief has a song called "Open Desert.".
Question 7
Which Big Thief song title sounds like the minimum requirement for operating a phone?
- A.Time Escaping
- B.Red Moon
- C.Contact
- D.No Reason
Answer: Contact
Big Thief has a song titled "Contact.".
Question 8
Which Big Thief song title is also a first name, making it sound like someone finally showed up to rehearsal?
- A.Jenni
- B.Contact
- C.Red Moon
- D.Heavy Bend
Answer: Jenni
The song title "Jenni.".
Question 9
Which Big Thief song title sounds like Cupid got stuck on the keyboard?
- A.Dried Roses
- B.Love Love Love
- C.No Reason
- D.Contact
Answer: Love Love Love
Big Thief has a song called "Love Love Love.".
Question 10
When Big Thief asks the most abrupt philosophical question possible, which song title supplies the answer?
Answer: No Reason
The relevant Big Thief song title is "No Reason.".
Question 11
If a bouquet needed a retirement plan, which Big Thief title would be closest?
Answer: Dried Roses
The provided fact identifies "Dried Roses" is a Big Thief song.
Question 12
Which Big Thief title sounds like a bridge giving up under emotional pressure?
Answer: Heavy Bend
Big Thief has a song called "Heavy Bend.".
Question 13
Which Big Thief song title combines botany with maximum melodrama?
Answer: Flower of Blood
The song title in question is "Flower of Blood.".
Hard Big Thief Trivia
13 questions
These hard Big Thief trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Who produced Big Thief’s debut album "Masterpiece"?
Answer: Andrew Sarlo
Big Thief's debut album "Masterpiece" was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Question 2
For Big Thief’s first album, which producer is credited on "Masterpiece"?
- A.Best Engineered Album
- B.Blood Karaoke
- C.Andrew Sarlo
- D.NPR Music
Answer: Andrew Sarlo
"Masterpiece," the band’s debut album, was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Question 3
At the Grammys, "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You" was nominated in which technical album category?
Answer: Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
The album was nominated for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical at the Grammys.
Question 4
Which Grammy nomination did "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You" receive: a performance category or an engineering one?
- A.Song of the Year
- B.Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
- C.Best Alternative Music Performance
- D.Best New Artist
Answer: Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
A technical Grammy nod: Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
Question 5
Fill in the Grammy blank for "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You": Best ______ Album, Non-Classical.?
Answer: Engineered
The full category is Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
Question 6
Buck Meek’s 2023 solo album carried what title?
Answer: Haunted Mountain
Buck Meek’s 2023 solo album is "Haunted Mountain.".
Question 7
Which Buck Meek release arrived in 2023?
- A.songs
- B.Haunted Mountain
- C.Masterpiece
- D.Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
Answer: Haunted Mountain
Buck Meek released the solo album "Haunted Mountain" in 2023.
Question 8
Lowercase and direct: which Adrianne Lenker solo album came out in 2020?
Answer: songs
The listed 2020 Adrianne Lenker solo release is "songs.".
Question 9
James Krivchenia released which solo album in 2022?
Answer: Blood Karaoke
James Krivchenia’s 2022 solo album is "Blood Karaoke.".
Question 10
Which title belongs to James Krivchenia rather than Buck Meek or Adrianne Lenker?
- A.songs
- B.Hours Were the Birds
- C.Blood Karaoke
- D.Haunted Mountain
Answer: Blood Karaoke
"Blood Karaoke" is identified is James Krivchenia’s solo album from 2022.
Question 11
Before Big Thief, Adrianne Lenker released which solo album in 2014?
Answer: Hours Were the Birds
Before Big Thief, Adrianne Lenker released the solo album "Hours Were the Birds" in 2014.
Question 12
Name Adrianne Lenker’s 2014 solo album that predates Big Thief.?
- A.Certainty
- B.Hours Were the Birds
- C.songs
- D.Masterpiece
Answer: Hours Were the Birds
"Hours Were the Birds" is Adrianne Lenker’s 2014 solo album from before Big Thief.
Question 13
Many year-end lists praised Big Thief’s 2022 album; which outlet named it the best album of the year?
Answer: NPR Music
Big Thief’s 2022 album was named the best album of the year by many critics’ lists, including NPR Music.
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