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Rosie Tucker performs at the Tiny Desk with songs that critique capitalism and technology while remaining hopeful for a brighter future.

Tucker jokes after singing "Paperclip Maximizer," a standout track from their fourth album, UTOPIA NOW! The song's title refers to a Swedish thought experiment that demonstrates the dangers of artificial intelligence. It's one of many references in Tucker's songs, which are full of big ideas, tender observations, sharp lyricism and catchy pop-punk melodies.

Tucker's clear voice kicks off their Tiny Desk set with the unforgettable line: "I hope no one had to piss in a bottle at work to get me the thing I ordered on the internet." And while their music often critiques the failures of capitalism and technology, Tucker is still hopeful for a brighter future.

The set list includes:

• "All My Exes Live In Vortexes"
• "Paperclip Maximizer"
• "Unending Bliss"
• "Ambrosia"

MUSICIANS

The musicians include:

• Rosie Tucker: acoustic guitar, vocals
• Wolfy Scheckel: electric guitar, background vocals
• Jamie Orlando: electric bass, background vocals
• Maria Castro: drum kit, background vocals

TINY DESK TEAM

The Tiny Desk team includes:

• Producer: Elle Mannion
• Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
• AUDIO Technical Director: Josh Newell
• Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
• Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Wendy Li
• Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna
• Photographer: Alanté Serene
• Tiny Desk Team: Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills
• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
• Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
• VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins

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