Alvvays - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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  • KEXP.ORG presents Alvvays performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 2, 2014.
    Songs:
    Ones Who Love You
    Dives
    Archie, Marry Me
    Party Police
    Host: Cheryl Waters
    Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
    Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
    Editor: Luke Knecht
    Photo thumbnail by Brittney Bollay
    kexp.org
    alvvays.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 823

  • @friedchickengossip
    @friedchickengossip 9 років тому +494

    "It's alvvays live on KEXP" and I'm like: of course it's always live!
    every time.

  • @derfcy
    @derfcy 4 роки тому +140

    "Archie" is one of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard, the way she sings it. Gives me the chills every time.

    • @scatterthewinds3126
      @scatterthewinds3126 3 роки тому +1

      My favourite as well.

    • @firstlast4516
      @firstlast4516 Рік тому +1

      I remember the first time I saw the video, I told Kerri they were gonna be famous immediately, it just hit so perfectly.

    • @mikedelossantos4775
      @mikedelossantos4775 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@@firstlast4516I wish they truly were famous. Sure, they are royalty to us fans, but it's criminal that the widespread public doesn't know who they are. Their music is simply too good to be only known by Indie rock-adjacent folks.
      I think they truly are the best rock band in North America and their albums are incredibly consistent and good. This isnt subjective: I have friends that absolutely detest indie rock. They hate its pretentiousness they hate the angularness of the songs they hate the snarky lyrics.... When I slip in an always song, say, " not my baby " I just sit and wait for the inevitable point where they turn to me and go who's this? And what KIND of music is this?I really dig this. And usually your music sucks!" Sadly that question is never a satisfying one, bc Alvvays is so unique that there is no other band that sounds anything like them. Even if you melted down every Smiths, My bloody Valentine Cocteau Twins, and Lush album ever produced and melted it into one record, you'd still never have another Alvvays. In this case the sum is much greater than the parts. They're that good.
      By the way hearing this version of their self-titled album, without the lo fi, muffled production aesthetic reminds me of how incredible their ballads are , and how much I miss hearing the slow hypnotic pull of her voice and the repetitive licks thar Alex lays down when they write ballads. There are none on Blue Rev, and I miss them.
      Still an astonishing record!

  • @hazelvergara9379
    @hazelvergara9379 Рік тому +107

    rewatching this at 2022 and I STILL FEEL THE SAME

    • @wordytoed9887
      @wordytoed9887 Рік тому +13

      I CANT BELIEEEVE WE FEEL THE SAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMEEE!!!!

    • @Krisstensalvatore
      @Krisstensalvatore Рік тому +2

      Same here!!!

    • @maimoon9176
      @maimoon9176 10 місяців тому +2

      SASAAMEEEEE HEREEEEEE, THAT FEELING NEVER LEAVES

    • @hex1233
      @hex1233 8 місяців тому +2

      Alvvays are timeless. Their name makes more sense as the years go on.

    • @jamesverschoyle4779
      @jamesverschoyle4779 8 місяців тому +1

      I am watching in the year 2023 and I love this video more than anything Elsa on UA-cam

  • @marshallblythe7240
    @marshallblythe7240 4 роки тому +172

    I love that high note Molly hits on “Party Police”. You know the one.

  • @micalishis
    @micalishis 9 років тому +503

    Everytime I think that I have found all of the bands that I'm ever going to love I find a band like this. I cannot get this band out of my mind.

    • @ig8388
      @ig8388 9 років тому +3

      Michael the Magician can you name a few other bands that you love I need some new music to listen to

    • @micalishis
      @micalishis 9 років тому +11

      Ilja Gray Well, another band that I find kind of similar to Alvvays, perhaps just because I found it at around the same time, is a band called "Tops". I would listen to their entire album "Picture You Staring" on UA-cam over and over.
      Also, another band that I really like is called "Twin Sister" (although they have actually since changed their name to "Mr. Twin Sister"). They only really have one LP but they have a bunch of short albums.

    • @skrilla88
      @skrilla88 9 років тому +1

      Michael the Magician If you're into Tops then you have to check out Paula - Relax Fit And Silly Kissers.

    • @E-Bizzy
      @E-Bizzy 9 років тому +3

      Ilja Gray wavves is cool too

    • @miked4309
      @miked4309 8 років тому +1

      Ilja Gray waaves is cool and great live.....i just saw Charly Bliss and Veruca Salt...awesome show....it rocks tho Speedy Ortiz is my favortie.
      ringo deathstarr and NO JOY ,, and fleeting joys are similar to this.

  • @kurtduvel4345
    @kurtduvel4345 9 років тому +281

    All these people commenting on the band's perceived attitude when performing live on a radio show should take a moment to consider the courage it takes to perform knowing that at that moment, it's being recorded and broadcast to an audience of thousands you can't see or really interact with. It can be a nerve-wracking experience. I was interviewed twice on a local radio station in my home country, and although each time I was confident on the topic at hand, I found myself overanalyzing my responses, struggling to focus, and generally just feeling awkward. Now imagine a whole band possibly feeling that way.

    • @davidwhite7942
      @davidwhite7942 9 років тому +3

      WOW, MAN YOU NEED TO FIND SOMETHING TO DO!! TOO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HANDS MAYBE!!???

    • @ScheveSneeuwSchuifSchep
      @ScheveSneeuwSchuifSchep 9 років тому +22

      David White Stop reading, start listening.

    • @davidwhite7942
      @davidwhite7942 9 років тому +2

      I HAVE SEEN MORE BANDS IN ONE YEAR THAN YOU HAVE SEEN IN YOUR LITTLE LIFETIME!! FUCK OFF!!

    • @ScheveSneeuwSchuifSchep
      @ScheveSneeuwSchuifSchep 9 років тому +20

      ur so swaggy lol

    • @nutsackmania
      @nutsackmania 9 років тому

      Ludivico Carthage swags!

  • @liranzo26
    @liranzo26 8 років тому +90

    her sound is so nostalgic, its kind of emotional in a way.

  • @josephbae4819
    @josephbae4819 9 років тому +38

    The head bob at 18:29 melts my heart, every time.

  • @squeekytoy123
    @squeekytoy123 7 років тому +20

    When they started I had a hard time believing it was live- it sounds exactly like the recording!

  • @alfredoguzman2932
    @alfredoguzman2932 8 років тому +385

    setlist:
    Ones Who Love You 0:20
    Dives 4:08
    Archie, Marry Me 11:49
    Party Police 15:07

    • @edwardbenner5312
      @edwardbenner5312 8 років тому +4

      +Alfredo Guzman I like your profile pic

    • @alfredoguzman2932
      @alfredoguzman2932 8 років тому +3

      thanks, i like yours too

    • @bytesurfer8651
      @bytesurfer8651 8 років тому +9

      +Edward Benner +Alfredo Guzman Guys... You know what I mean.

    • @youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961
      @youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961 8 років тому +9

      +Alfredo Guzman bless your heart, i love when people take the time to write the setlist and times. My ass is too lazy to do that so thanks lol

    • @cherri8089
      @cherri8089 8 років тому

      +Alfredo Guzman haha nice picture guus

  • @EnisVoorhees
    @EnisVoorhees Рік тому +16

    Perfect pop - immediately nostalgic and personally emotional.

  • @jamiedavis5549
    @jamiedavis5549 3 роки тому +6

    i come back to this session every couple months

  • @justice7788
    @justice7788 4 роки тому +10

    I'm here strictly for that magnificent synth work

  • @austins.2495
    @austins.2495 8 років тому +14

    Most chill band I've seen in a while

  • @matthewvanderbach9331
    @matthewvanderbach9331 7 років тому +268

    I'm moving to seattle just for this radio station

    • @WillsStuff3
      @WillsStuff3 7 років тому +5

      they have an app js :)

    • @matthewvanderbach9331
      @matthewvanderbach9331 7 років тому +3

      I already have it but thanks!

    • @stevemcqueenii1547
      @stevemcqueenii1547 5 років тому +2

      сиди в рашке и не отсвечивай

    • @thekinginthenorth989
      @thekinginthenorth989 4 роки тому +2

      Bro did you not hear the "streaming world wide on KEXP dot o r g" part?

    • @thelastname261
      @thelastname261 3 роки тому +2

      No thanks, please don't move here! It's already getting more and more crowded enough! Thanks!

  • @garyives1218
    @garyives1218 3 роки тому +8

    Returning to this after taking a break because I listened to them so much I got burnt out. I think I could listen to this so many times again that I could get burnt out again. So freakin pleasing. I love the lyrics so much too

  • @whatthecarlos
    @whatthecarlos 5 років тому +26

    holy crap! when she hit those high notes at 2:37, instant heartstrings pull. I lost a tear into my chicken soup sitting at my desk eating lunch. powerful stuff man

  • @alejoparedes2388
    @alejoparedes2388 7 років тому +23

    A beautiful version of "Party Police". The rest of the set is great as well.

  • @stevenkillthatbowl
    @stevenkillthatbowl 9 років тому +41

    Only if they knew how much pleasure they bring to my ears

  • @tetris2300
    @tetris2300 8 років тому +12

    This band will always be remembered to me as the ones whose beautiful music got me through a particularly rough mushroom high.

  • @musicfanatic2009
    @musicfanatic2009 7 років тому +16

    Her voice is really incredible

  • @StephenAndrew777
    @StephenAndrew777 8 років тому +50

    I like it that this continuous litany of actual bands just continues to exist somewhere no matter who's paying attention to what or why.

  • @stevendimitropoulos8372
    @stevendimitropoulos8372 9 років тому +74

    Seen Alvvays 3 times live in Toronto, met Kerri (keys) twice and Molly (singer) once, both very nice in person and they sound incredible live. See Alvvays if you get a chance.

    • @adderon7476
      @adderon7476 2 роки тому

      Seconded. Rumrunners in London, ON 2017. Great show!

  • @rickrez
    @rickrez 2 роки тому +3

    Every time I want to feel great happy I come to this video.

  • @samwoodson9603
    @samwoodson9603 9 років тому +1460

    I bet the interviewer makes really good baked goods

  • @peteowen3539
    @peteowen3539 8 років тому +22

    As with Wolf Alice and others, this radio station needs to be recognised for their engineering skills. Like this, reminded me of the Byrds. Will investigate further.

  • @Robalypse
    @Robalypse 7 років тому +5

    Alvvays channeled the indie rock gods on their latest album with these songs. They keep subtly growing to become one of my favorite bands.

  • @stevenshoemake2291
    @stevenshoemake2291 3 роки тому +6

    I'm in love with the lead singer.

  • @civ1993
    @civ1993 8 років тому +132

    KEXP, you guys are the best. I discovered so many great artist since I started following you guys. Love the live performances. Cheryl, you're so awesome, you're my favorite host.

    • @johannsimonot
      @johannsimonot 6 років тому +1

      You stole my comment ;) Totaly agree, I discovered so nice stuffs on that's chanel. Who said there is no more good artists these days? Probably people who dont search, or listen always the same shit...

    • @avalonerios
      @avalonerios 4 роки тому

      :) ua-cam.com/video/1FuSvUtpCXE/v-deo.html

  • @june__bug
    @june__bug Рік тому +3

    i cant die without meeting them all at least once.

  • @spongekitkat0422
    @spongekitkat0422 9 років тому +13

    it still kills me that they were playing for free at dundas square, and i didnt bother to go cuz i only knew and liked one song of theirs. After buying the album....sigh. I...i couldve seen them for free!

  • @dianavwn
    @dianavwn 9 років тому +10

    Finally!! I can't describe how much I love their music!!!!! her voice ♥

  • @331SVTCobra
    @331SVTCobra 5 років тому +106

    The Primitives rose to fame when Morrisey wore a Primitives t-shirt at a Smiths gig.
    The Primitives posted a video of Alvvays covering Crash.
    Molly Rankin is wearing a Morrisey t-shirt
    That right there folks is the "circle of life".

  • @nickjwood84
    @nickjwood84 8 років тому +10

    Awesome band, the vocals, and that almost surf rock guitar just brings everything home. Too legit.

  • @leraginasian
    @leraginasian 9 років тому +5

    broke in 2015 with this video. lovely music guys.

  • @JohnPetersonCA
    @JohnPetersonCA 9 років тому +14

    Just discovered Alvvays today and I'm already hooked! Please come back to San Francisco soon! Beautiful indie jangle and what a gorgeous voice on Molly, eh?

    • @axelgrind
      @axelgrind 9 років тому

      PLEASE COME TO SF!

  • @narutofreaxxxx
    @narutofreaxxxx 7 років тому +32

    You guys are so cool, you deserve your own cartoon

    • @begula6763
      @begula6763 7 років тому +2

      Stefan Djusic Scooby-Doo​?

  • @XxDirtyXxXSanchezxX
    @XxDirtyXxXSanchezxX 4 роки тому +22

    0:20 ones who love you
    4:08 dives
    11:48 archie, marry me
    15:08 party police

    • @DarMam
      @DarMam 3 роки тому

      Thanks

  • @Rpodnee
    @Rpodnee 8 років тому +125

    The singer has the most adorable awkward smile. She seems a little nervous. Amazing voice and band! I love them and I've only just discovered them.

    • @laynemorris3031
      @laynemorris3031 3 роки тому +4

      They’re quirkiness and occasional nervousness makes them so sweet and sincere!

  • @jamesbullock4316
    @jamesbullock4316 2 роки тому +3

    I've never had such an emotional spiritual experience listening to any other bands music for the first time

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave Рік тому +3

    The guitarist is incredible, he knows how to coax all those vintage sounds from his instrument.

  • @dude19288
    @dude19288 9 років тому +6

    The synth sounds so good in this session! Great band

  • @voyno
    @voyno 9 років тому +6

    This band could be the biggest band in the world.

  • @RyanRyan-nt3nd
    @RyanRyan-nt3nd Рік тому +1

    I had their entire discography on repeat for the 6 days I was in Athens Greece and listening to literally any song takes me right back. They were the perfect soundtrack.

  • @ShowMeEyes
    @ShowMeEyes 9 років тому +4

    A daily play, I think these live versions of the songs on this cast are superbly produced. The subtle delay in the vocals, channeled guitars, and perfectly flat drums make this 4-song set, a party. The synths are perfectly matched. Very sudsy sound Alvvays pushes out and I love it -

  • @jordansoccorsi9297
    @jordansoccorsi9297 4 роки тому +3

    this is some of the most beautiful music by one of the most beautiful musicians

  • @MadJive
    @MadJive 8 років тому +4

    This music is so cool, quiet and peaceful...

  • @sergioavila5115
    @sergioavila5115 8 років тому +7

    You've gotta love Cheryl

  • @JesseniaBruno
    @JesseniaBruno 9 років тому +5

    This band blows my mind. They're amazing

  • @Karlasheryniele
    @Karlasheryniele 8 років тому +6

    I love this band so much. She's so cute and talented, she sings so good live. And the rest of the guys are amazing too

  • @prime8nate
    @prime8nate 8 років тому +400

    The keyboard looks like she's performing chemistry experiments.

    • @MP-zf7kg
      @MP-zf7kg 8 років тому +24

      +David Pearl
      She's quirky, which I love
      :)

    • @ms-iz9ye
      @ms-iz9ye 8 років тому +48

      She reminds me of Daria

    • @JasonKatsanis
      @JasonKatsanis 7 років тому +5

      on loan from DEVO

    • @endlesschris1834
      @endlesschris1834 6 років тому +5

      Hahaha that's a good one. Love it

    • @aft3rgl0w
      @aft3rgl0w 6 років тому +1

      or the outcome of them .....lool..... noh let her be in the band too :)

  • @zukilover2
    @zukilover2 7 років тому +70

    14:59 ... yeeeeeh

  • @erykahbadufan
    @erykahbadufan 9 років тому +149

    The girl on the keys is a grown up version of that nerdy tall girl in the show Recess.

  • @Aaaronicus
    @Aaaronicus 2 роки тому +3

    can't believe its been seven years :-(

  • @rallokkcaz
    @rallokkcaz 2 місяці тому +1

    This is one of the best KEXP performances, to be fair a lot of them are insane. But this is a band at it's peak... best part is that the peak never ended.

    • @rallokkcaz
      @rallokkcaz 2 місяці тому

      Also this video gave me such a huge crush on Molly, she's killing it so hard and so effortlessly.

  • @pregenzer
    @pregenzer 6 років тому +5

    I appreciate their song crafting more and more as time goes by... so seemingly simple but so effective and deep on a level.

  • @iwillnevergetone5
    @iwillnevergetone5 9 років тому +11

    been waiting for this one. thank you X's a million KEXP

  • @samthompson4815
    @samthompson4815 7 років тому +4

    I think I've found my new fav band!!! Hoping to see them in Leeds, cannot wait for the next album!!!

  • @val-kq1og
    @val-kq1og 8 років тому +13

    Molly is such a talent! I've had the pleasure to seem them live. They do not disappoint, and gave a great performance. They were also super laid back and chill.

  • @alejoparedes2388
    @alejoparedes2388 7 років тому +3

    My heart needs these guys to drop a second album.

  • @j0hnnyboi1
    @j0hnnyboi1 2 роки тому +4

    They really are great at composing catchy melodies. Love hearing them live :)

  • @stanleysimmons3959
    @stanleysimmons3959 8 років тому +3

    They sound amazing!! I love it when new talent is shown on youtube!!

  • @jamiecal11
    @jamiecal11 8 років тому +3

    My first time hearing them. Pure magic.

  • @frank34443
    @frank34443 9 років тому +3

    Wow such a great sound. Never stop KEXP. Never stop guiding me through my journey of music discovery.

  • @wurnotantmlb
    @wurnotantmlb 9 років тому +4

    what a beautiful chords and stuff, really excciting everything, so precoious wow

  • @sirthomaspicklesxxix3016
    @sirthomaspicklesxxix3016 9 років тому +8

    Wow they're wonderful live. This Archie song is my new guilty pleasure :)

    • @DenEz_TV
      @DenEz_TV Рік тому

      There is nothing to be guilty for unless you harm someone.

  • @KwressTube
    @KwressTube 7 років тому +36

    Still waiting for their new album...

    • @rituales
      @rituales 7 років тому +2

      ANTISOCIALITES!!

    • @DenEz_TV
      @DenEz_TV Рік тому

      The new one is out Oct 07, 2022.

  • @ms-iz9ye
    @ms-iz9ye 8 років тому +5

    I love the first song they played. Great Canadian band. I really like how the singer bounces while she sings so cute. And that guitar she has is beautiful.

  • @cantina2425
    @cantina2425 6 років тому +3

    her voice is amazing oh my god

  • @1thess523
    @1thess523 6 років тому +4

    So I've been listening to Alvvays for a bit now and I've seen a lot of their live shows on UA-cam and I have to say they are always consistent in their sound and vocals 👍.

  • @MarcelGomesPan
    @MarcelGomesPan 6 років тому +6

    My new favorite band, no competition!
    They sound very 90s i think * in my world thats a very good thing*
    If you get goosebumps the first time you hear a band it must be a good sign.
    I heard Plimsoll Punks and was stuck.

  • @alexpienaar6400
    @alexpienaar6400 8 років тому +1

    I'm so glad they sound exactly the same (if not better) in a live recording!

  • @TokenChineseGuy
    @TokenChineseGuy 8 років тому +3

    What a beautiful rendition of Archie Marry Me.

  • @stanleysimmons3959
    @stanleysimmons3959 7 років тому +4

    Awesome band!!! They sound even better live!!

  • @CaressThatDissonance
    @CaressThatDissonance 8 років тому +1

    I am so happy I decided to listen to this band. They are amazing. I get an 80s feel from them. Each song feels like a nostalgic memory.

  • @lejoe48
    @lejoe48 9 років тому +4

    I love this band.

  • @Eric94ization
    @Eric94ization 9 років тому +2

    KEXP never fails to promote great bands like Alvvays! Keep it up!

  • @jordansoccorsi9297
    @jordansoccorsi9297 4 роки тому +2

    kexp in Seattle is amazing. We lost to them in a battle of influencial music when i was in school at WVU back in2005

  • @WGBHMusic
    @WGBHMusic 9 років тому +5

    Sweet voice. Nice sound. Dig it

  • @snackss_
    @snackss_ 4 роки тому +3

    I'm in love with Molly omg

  • @gogiggs6416
    @gogiggs6416 7 років тому +3

    I love this band!

  • @user-od7lf5yh1y
    @user-od7lf5yh1y 4 роки тому +2

    Where have these been all my life?

  • @shumeister1059
    @shumeister1059 4 роки тому +2

    They sound so good!

  • @TheWeedugs
    @TheWeedugs 5 років тому +2

    I stayed home tonight to listen to this again ... Archie

  • @alisonhenley1365
    @alisonhenley1365 6 років тому +3

    This band has such a nice sound !

  • @surfthestreets86
    @surfthestreets86 7 років тому +5

    I used to jam on a jagstang in highschool I love the small neck on it

  • @gabriellopez1134
    @gabriellopez1134 9 років тому +2

    Fantastic group, I've really enjoyed listening to their album.

  • @ig8388
    @ig8388 9 років тому +179

    holy shit the bass player is out of control

  • @Claudio-gt4tn
    @Claudio-gt4tn 8 років тому +94

    AVVESOME!

  • @mils149
    @mils149 2 роки тому +2

    Her singing is effortless I love u Molly

  • @adamfitz22
    @adamfitz22 8 років тому +3

    maaaaan these guys are really good. I love their recordings but I think they might be even better live - her voice is so pure, the recordings don't do her justice. Plus they have some of the sexiest instruments that I have seen yet on KEXP. Love n respect

  • @rv7764
    @rv7764 9 років тому +135

    Girl on synth is such a cutie

  • @Duylt1202
    @Duylt1202 8 років тому +2

    that beatles bass though, it sounds so warm

  • @0ente0
    @0ente0 5 років тому +5

    This band alvvays makes me feel better.

    • @adamzielinski2001
      @adamzielinski2001 3 роки тому

      Totally know the feeling. I have to hide my enthusiasm for this awesome band bc I’m from western PA and people here are so closed minded with their music 🎶. However this band is a band I could listen to over and over never get tired of. Same with Varsity too

    • @1ge.
      @1ge. 3 роки тому

      @@adamzielinski2001 do you know if will they drop a new album?

  • @logicmyth
    @logicmyth 9 років тому +93

    Where are them shots of the drummer? I met that dude, he was fuckin' cool.

    • @kexp
      @kexp  9 років тому +105

      They did not perform with a drummer.

    • @NolavAvaloN
      @NolavAvaloN 8 років тому +9

      logicmyth ye i hear the drum machine.

    • @ryanmorra2336
      @ryanmorra2336 8 років тому +3

      pommep0mme I like that snare

    • @ryanmorra2336
      @ryanmorra2336 8 років тому +2

      +Benjamin White thanks bud

    • @ryanmorra2336
      @ryanmorra2336 8 років тому +1

      +logicmyth also on the second song the half steps off on the vocal melody

  • @osamasaeed654
    @osamasaeed654 5 років тому +8

    I get a feeling that they are all really awkward and shy in real life and that just adds up more depth in their art.

  • @mcroa313
    @mcroa313 8 років тому +3

    wow these guys are really good. this music i would like to listen it on the radio.

  • @dandeliondan2639
    @dandeliondan2639 8 років тому +47

    Marry me Molly

  • @amandaiglesias9492
    @amandaiglesias9492 8 років тому +522

    02:12 cute
    03:48 cute
    12:25 cute
    13:42 lol
    18:30 cute

  • @Nate_ROB_
    @Nate_ROB_ 8 років тому +1

    oh my god her voice