Rosie Tucker
Rosie Tucker | |
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 Tucker and Wolfy (right) in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Epitaph Records |
Rosie Tucker is an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California.[1] Pitchfork has acclaimed Tucker's "surging pop hooks and sharp lyricism."[2]
History
[edit]Tucker is a native of the San Fernando Valley. Tucker's mother grew up on a farm in Illinois, later becoming a computer programmer, and their father was a United States Marine who served in the Iraq War; the two met in a laundromat. Tucker started singing as a toddler, studied music at the University of Southern California, and in college grew disillusioned with organized religion.[3][4][5]
Tucker self-released their first full-length album in 2015 titled Lowlight.[6] In 2019, Tucker announced their second full-length album, Never Not Never Not Never Not, which was released on New Professor Music.[6] In 2021, Tucker announced they had signed to Epitaph Records.[7] They also announced their third full-length album titled Sucker Supreme. The album was released on April 30, 2021.[8] The album was listed on Pitchfork's list of "29 Great Records You May Have Missed: Spring 2021".[2] Tucker released a fourth album of songs no longer than one minute and 16 seconds, Tiny Songs Volume 1, in September 2023.[9] Their fifth studio album, Utopia Now!, was released on March 22, 2024.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Tucker identifies as queer and uses they/them pronouns.[11] Their partner is the producer Wolfy, with whom they have worked on various projects such as Sucker Supreme and the lofi version Sucker Supreme to Study and Relax To.[9][12]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Lowlight (2015; independent)
- Never Not Never Not Never Not (2019; New Professor Music)
- Sucker Supreme (2021; Epitaph)
- Tiny Songs Volume 1 (2023)[9]
- Utopia Now! (2024)[10]
Remix albums
[edit]- Sucker Supreme to Study and Relax To (Wolfy ft. Rosie Tucker) (2021; Epitaph)
- Never Not Never Not Never Not (Casio) (Wolfy ft. Rosie Tucker) (2024; Sentimental)
Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Fault Lines" | Never Not Never Not Never Not | New Professor |
| "Spinster Cycle" | |||
| 2019 | "Gay Bar" | ||
| "Habit" | |||
| "Lauren" | |||
| "Ambrosia" | Sucker Supreme | Epitaph | |
| 2020 | "Brand New Beast" | ||
| "Arrow" (Jeffrey Lewis cover) | |||
| 2021 | "Six Foot Under" (Bob Fryfogle cover)[13] | non-album single | |
| 2023 | "Unending Bliss" | Utopia Now! | Sentimental |
| 2024 | "All My Exes Live In Vortexes" | ||
| "Paperclip Maximizer" | |||
| "Big Fish/No Fun" | |||
| "All I Want Is Utopia Now!" | non-album single |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Habit" | Julia Lebow |
| 2020 | "Arrow" (lyric video) | Rosie Tucker |
| 2021 | "Habanero" | Katharine White |
| "Barbara Ann" (lyric video) | Rosie Tucker; Jason Link and Eli Rae | |
| "Ambrosia" | Daae Kim (animation) | |
| 2023 | "Unending Bliss" | Vanesa De La Mora (animation) |
| 2024 | "All My Exes Live in Vortexes" | Monica Moore-Suriyage |
References
[edit]- ^ Doria, Matt (June 7, 2021). "Spotlight: Rosie Tucker". Guitar World. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ a b Philo, Katie (July 28, 2021). "29 Great Records You May Have Missed: Spring 2021". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ "Episode 398: Rosie Tucker". Spotify. January 31, 2019.
- ^ "15 questions | Interview | Rosie Tucker | the Myth of the Unwell Genius".
- ^ "Roadcase: Rosie Tucker (LA-based Singer Songwriter) on Apple Podcasts".
- ^ a b Rettig, James (January 15, 2019). "Rosie Tucker – "Gay Bar"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda (March 24, 2021). "Rosie Tucker signs to Epitaph for new LP, 'Sucker Supreme' (watch "Habanero" video)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ "New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On April 30". NPR.org. All Songs Considered. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c Kelati, Haben (November 8, 2023). "Singer-songwriter Rosie Tucker goes big with tiny songs". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ^ a b Hatfield, Amanda (January 23, 2024). "Rosie Tucker announces new LP & tour, shares 'All My Exes Live in Vortexes'". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Baines, Huw (August 3, 2021). "Introducing... Rosie Tucker, the underground darling crafting songs about sweetness, grit and queer self-discovery". Guitar.com. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ Records, Epitaph (September 10, 2021). "Wolfy & Rosie Tucker Release 'Sucker Supreme To Study And Relax To'". Epitaph Records. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "19 New Songs Out Today". BrooklynVegan. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Rosie Tucker at AllMusic
- Rosie Tucker discography at Discogs
- Rosie Tucker discography at MusicBrainz
