Rosie Tucker's unending bliss
Tongue twisters that mock techno-optimism and cite critical theory don\u2019t usually make for catchy song lyrics. But indie rocker Rosie Tucker\u2019s\xa0Utopia Now!\xa0finds beauty in the dross of late capitalism. Over 13 songs backed by distorted guitars and blazing drum fills, Tucker\u2019s searing vocals bemoan the inherent dislocation of our modern world while searching for moments of truth and human connection.\n\nThe night before Tucker embarked on a tour, Nate visited their home studio to speak to them about the inspirations behind their latest album. Although it deals with \u201cbig\u201d topics, Tucker stressed that it all comes back to the individual and that the world we have reflects the world we make. \u201cI am trying to reckon with both processing personal resentment,\u201d they told Nate, \u201cand recognizing my own role in my own misery.\u201d\n\nSongs Discussed:\nRosie Tucker - All My Exes Live In Vortexes, Lightbulb, Paperclip Maximizer, Unending Bliss\nErik Satie - Gymnopedie No 1\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices