Broken Social Scene Announces Tribute Album, Features Maggie Rogers' Cover

Broken Social Scene's influential 2002 album You Forgot It in People is being honored with a new tribute compilation, ANTHEMS: A Celebration of Broken Social Scene's You Forgot It in People, set for release on June 6. The album features covers of each track by a diverse roster of artists including Toro y Moi, Hovvdy, The Weather Station, Mdou Moctar, SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE, and more. Maggie Rogers and Sylvan Esso have released the first single, a collaborative rendition of 'Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl,' with Rogers describing the song as life-changing and meditative. Both Rogers and Sylvan Esso expressed deep admiration for the original record, highlighting its enduring impact on their own musical journeys. The tribute album arrives alongside renewed interest in Broken Social Scene, following a recent documentary about the band's early years and their ongoing influence on indie music. The project underscores the lasting legacy of You Forgot It in People within the indie rock community.