Two of indie pop’s brightest names, Maggie Rogers and Sylvan Esso, have teamed up to deliver a mystical new cover of Broken Social Scene’s classic “Anthems For A Seventeen Year Old Girl.” Their version arrives as part of the announcement for You Forgot It In People: A Tribute, a covers album celebrating the 20th anniversary of Broken Social Scene’s seminal 2002 record.
On an Instagram announcement post for the single release, Rogers wrote, “‘Anthems For A Seventeen Year Old Girl’ is one of those songs that changed my life. Found me and ripped me apart and showed up for me crying alone in a car or dancing in many living rooms over many years with friends. It showed me the power of repetition in music when it can become a kind of meditative mantra.”
She added, “When I got the call to cover it a few years ago, it seemed like a completely insurmountable task, but creating something new with two of my best friends … was more fun than I could have possibly imagined.”
As for the cover, Rogers’ signature breathy vocals pair beautifully with Sylvan Esso’s minimalist electronic production, giving the wistful track a fresh, dreamlike quality while preserving the aching nostalgia of the original. Their collaboration captures the spirit of teenage longing and transformation that made the song so beloved, while adding a new, intimate sonic texture that feels uniquely their own.
Sylvan Esso wrote on their Instagram, “It was such a terrifying honor to be asked to cover this with Maggie, as it’s one of our favorite songs of all time. We hope we’ve done it justice and that you like it.”
The You Forgot It In People tribute project will feature a lineup of acclaimed artists, each covering tracks from the landmark album, a record that helped define indie rock’s early 2000s soundscape. If this first release is any indication, the tribute promises to be a heartfelt and innovative celebration of Broken Social Scene’s enduring legacy. The full album is released June 6th, and the track list is as follows:
1. Ouri — “Capture The Flag”
2. Hovvdy — “KC Accidental”
3. Toro y Moi — “Stars And Sons”
4. Miya Folick and Hand Habits — “Almost Crimes”
5. The Weather Station — “Looks Just Like The Sun”
6. Mdou Moctar and Mikey Coltun — “Pacific Theme”
7. Maggie Rogers & Sylvan Esso — “Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl”
8. Middle Kids — “Cause = Time”
9. Benny Sings — “Late Nineties Bedroom Rock For The Missionaries”
10. Spirit Of The Beehive — “Shampoo Suicide”
11. Serpentwithfeet — “Lover’s Spit”
12. Sessa — “Ainda Sou Seu Moleque”
13. Babygirl — “Pitter Patter Goes My Heart”
