History of Maggie Rogers in Timeline
Margaret Debay Rogers is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of folk, pop, and electronic music. She rose to prominence in 2016 when her song "Alaska" caught the attention of Pharrell Williams. Since then, she has released five albums, including two independent projects and three studio albums: "Heard It in a Past Life" (2019), "Surrender" (2022), and "Don't Forget Me" (2024). Her music has earned critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2020.
April 25, 1994: Birth of Maggie Rogers
Margaret Debay Rogers was born on April 25, 1994 in Easton, Maryland.
1998: Original Release of "Iris"
The Goo Goo Dolls originally released "Iris" in 1998.
2011: Early Recordings
Maggie Rogers began making the recordings that would later be included on Notes from the Archive in 2011.
2011: Formation of Del Water Gap
Maggie Rogers formed the band Del Water Gap with S. Holden Jaffe in 2011.
2012: Attends Clive Davis Institute
Maggie Rogers began attending the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 2012.
2012: Release of The Echo
Maggie Rogers released her first independent album, The Echo, in 2012.
2012: Release of The Echo
Maggie Rogers' first independent album, The Echo, was released in 2012 and featured on Notes from the Archive.
2014: Release of Blood Ballet
Maggie Rogers released her second independent album, Blood Ballet, in 2014.
2014: Critical Reception of Blood Ballet
Maggie Rogers' album Blood Ballet, released in 2014, was praised by music blogs for its folk sound and emotional depth.
2014: Release of Blood Ballet
Maggie Rogers' second independent album, Blood Ballet, was released in 2014 and featured on Notes from the Archive.
May 2016: Graduation from NYU
Maggie Rogers graduated from New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music with a degree in music engineering and production and English in May 2016.
2016: "Alaska" and Viral Success
Maggie Rogers wrote "Alaska" in 2016 and played it for Pharrell Williams during a master class. A video of Williams' reaction to the song went viral, bringing Rogers significant attention.
2016: Split of Del Water Gap
Maggie Rogers and S. Holden Jaffe decided to split Del Water Gap in 2016 to pursue solo work.
2016: Maggie Rogers Gains Recognition
Maggie Rogers gained widespread recognition after her song "Alaska" was played for Pharrell Williams during a master class at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.
2016: Unreleased Rock EP
Maggie Rogers completed an unreleased rock EP in 2016, some songs from which were included on Notes from the Archive.
2016: Signing with Capitol Records
Following her viral success, Maggie Rogers signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in 2016, maintaining creative control through her own imprint, Debay Sounds.
February 15, 2017: The Tonight Show Debut
Maggie Rogers made her debut performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2017.
February 17, 2017: Release of Now That the Light Is Fading
Maggie Rogers released her EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, on February 17, 2017.
2017: Music Journalism Internship
Maggie Rogers interned for music journalist Lizzy Goodman, transcribing and editing interviews for Goodman's book, Meet Me in the Bathroom.
November 3, 2018: Saturday Night Live Debut
Maggie Rogers made her debut performance on Saturday Night Live on November 3, 2018.
January 18, 2019: Release and Success of Heard It in a Past Life
Maggie Rogers' major-label debut album, Heard It in a Past Life, was released on January 18, 2019, and debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
April 2019: Release of "Tim McGraw" Cover
Maggie Rogers released a cover of Taylor Swift's song "Tim McGraw" as a Spotify Single in April 2019.
July 12, 2019: Today Show Debut
Maggie Rogers made her debut performance on the Today Show on July 12, 2019.
October 2019: Los Angeles Home Purchase
In October 2019, Rogers purchased a home in Los Angeles for $1.29 million.
November 1, 2019: Performance with Dead & Company
Maggie Rogers performed with Dead & Company at Madison Square Garden in New York City, singing covers of "Friend of the Devil" and "The Weight".
November 2019: Grammy Award Nomination
Maggie Rogers received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 62nd Grammy Awards in November 2019.
2019: Release of Heard It in a Past Life
Maggie Rogers released her major-label debut studio album, Heard It in a Past Life, on January 18, 2019.
November 13, 2020: Release of "Iris" Cover with Phoebe Bridgers
Maggie Rogers and Phoebe Bridgers released a cover of the Goo Goo Dolls' song "Iris" on Bandcamp, with proceeds donated to Fair Fight Action. The song was a one-day exclusive release tied to the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election.
December 18, 2020: Release of Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016
Maggie Rogers released the compilation album Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016, featuring songs from her early career, on December 18, 2020.
2020: Release of "New Song"
Del Water Gap's song "New Song" was released on Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016.
2020: Democratic National Convention Performance
In 2020, Maggie Rogers performed at the Democratic National Convention.
2020: Performance at Democratic National Convention
Maggie Rogers performed remotely from Scarborough, Maine, during the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
2020: Grammy Nomination
Maggie Rogers was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2020.
September 2021: Begins Master's Program at Harvard
Maggie Rogers began a master's program in religion and public life at Harvard Divinity School, focusing on the intersection of spirituality, pop culture, and ethics, in September 2021.
May 2022: Graduation from Harvard
Maggie Rogers graduated from Harvard Divinity School with a master's degree in religion and public life in May 2022, having written a thesis on cultural consciousness, spirituality in public gatherings, and the ethics of influence in pop music.
July 29, 2022: Release of Surrender
Maggie Rogers released her second studio album, Surrender, on July 29, 2022, featuring collaborations with Florence Welch, Clairo, and Claud.
December 2022: Writing of "Don't Forget Me"
Maggie Rogers wrote "Don't Forget Me" over five days in December 2022 and January 2023.
2022: Release of Surrender
Maggie Rogers released her second studio album, Surrender, on July 29, 2022.
January 2023: Writing of "Don't Forget Me"
Maggie Rogers wrote "Don't Forget Me" over five days in December 2022 and January 2023.
January 27, 2023: Release of "Dawns" with Zach Bryan
Maggie Rogers and Zach Bryan released their collaborative single, "Dawns," on January 27, 2023.
June 24, 2023: Glastonbury Festival Performance
On June 24, 2023, Maggie Rogers performed at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, UK.
August 5, 2023: Lollapalooza Performance
On August 5, 2023, Maggie Rogers performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago, Illinois.
December 1, 2023: Begins Fellowship at Harvard
Maggie Rogers begins a Religion and Public Life Fellowship at Harvard Divinity School on December 1, 2023, to expand on her master's thesis research.
January 24, 2024: Announcement of "Don't Forget Me" Single
On January 24, 2024, Maggie Rogers announced the release of her single "Don't Forget Me", the first single off her upcoming album.
February 8, 2024: Release of "Don't Forget Me"
On February 8, 2024, Maggie Rogers released "Don't Forget Me", the first single from her third album.
April 12, 2024: Release of "Don't Forget Me" Album
On April 12, 2024, Maggie Rogers released her third album, "Don't Forget Me".
May 31, 2024: Completes Fellowship at Harvard
Maggie Rogers is scheduled to complete her Religion and Public Life Fellowship at Harvard Divinity School on May 31, 2024.
June 16, 2024: Maggie Rogers Day Proclaimed in Maryland
On June 16, 2024, Maryland Governor Wes Moore proclaimed June 16, 2024, as Maggie Rogers Day in the state.
2024: Release of Don't Forget Me
Maggie Rogers released her third studio album, Don't Forget Me, in 2024.