Broken Social Scene Reveals Covers Album of “You Forgot It in People” with Toro y Moi, Maggie Rogers, and More
Broken Social Scene Announce Covers Album Celebrating You Forgot It in People
In a delightful twist for fans of Canadian indie rock, Broken Social Scene has unveiled plans for a new covers album titled Anthems: A Celebration of Broken Social Scene’s You Forgot It in People, set to release on June 6 via Arts & Crafts. This celebratory collection pays homage to their influential 2003 masterpiece, You Forgot It in People, inviting a diverse array of artists to reinterpret songs from the beloved LP.
Leading the charge is the creatively vibrant duo of Maggie Rogers and Sylvan Esso, who take on the album’s poignant standout, “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl.” The track is a tender exploration of youth and nostalgia—reflecting the emotional fabric that has made the original song a perennial favorite. Fans can listen to their rendition here.
In a heartfelt statement, Rogers shared, “Anthems is one of those songs that fundamentally changed my life. There’s something about the lyrical repetition that functions as a sort of mantra within the song, making me realize that music could be a form of meditation. Broken Social Scene has long been one of my all-time favorite bands, and covering it with my dear friends Nick and Amelia from Sylvan Esso was an absolute joy beam dream.”
Sylvan Esso echoed this sentiment, reflecting on their shared experience: “It was a joy to cover this beautiful song with Maggie—we all grew up loving this record. To be asked to cover ‘Anthems…’ together was an honor and led to a truly lovely time.”
This covers album emerges as Broken Social Scene continues to reignite the fervor for their initial breakout. Last year marked the 20th anniversary of You Forgot It in People, culminating in a North American tour where the band performed the album in its entirety. A standout moment from one of those shows saw none other than Meryl Streep and Tracey Ullman join onstage, belting out “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl” alongside the iconic band.
The Canadian rock collective reflects on their legacy not only through music but also through a new documentary, It’s All Gonna Break, which premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival. Directed by Stephen Chung, the film delves into the genesis of Broken Social Scene and the making of their first three albums, offering fans an intimate look at the band’s evolution.
For those eager to revisit this chapter of indie rock history, don’t miss Ryan Dombal’s insightful interview, “Broken Social Scene Are (Somehow) Still Friends After All These Years,” which captures the enduring spirit and camaraderie that fuels this iconic band.
As anticipation builds for the release of Anthems, it’s clear that Broken Social Scene remains a vibrant force in the music landscape—celebrating their past while inspiring a new generation of artists and fans.
