Empress Of - Someone I Know

What this video is

This video accompanies Empress Of (Lorely Rodriguez)'s cover of 'Someone I Know,' originally written by Margo Guryan for her sole studio album 'Take a Picture' (1968). Released July 24, 2024 via Sub Pop, it served as the lead single for the charity tribute compilation 'Like Someone I Know: A Celebration of Margo Guryan,' released November 8, 2024 — the third anniversary of Guryan's death. A portion of proceeds was…

Why it matters

Represents a precise intersection of 2020s indie pop, animated video art, and 1960s soft pop archival revival. The animated visual language distances the cover from nostalgic mimicry, instead asserting contemporary artistic identity while honoring Guryan's melodic legacy. Sits within a lineage of…

The director

Sabrina Nichols is a US-based animator, illustrator, and designer who works with animation to build the worlds she portrays in her music videos. She has directed animated music videos for artists including The Smile and Car Seat Headrest, and has also edited…