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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  10 місяців тому +58

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  • @jeffmay3428
    @jeffmay3428 5 років тому +5004

    I love how Joe is already the same color as his shirt 40 seconds in.

  • @juliantsiamis299
    @juliantsiamis299 Рік тому +1349

    “He hates me. I like that!” Best lyric ever written

    • @adamwood46
      @adamwood46 Рік тому +47

      I often mutter this to myself alongside "and all the weekend rock stars are in the toilet practising their lines "

    • @impossibles10
      @impossibles10 11 місяців тому +6

      one of my fav AM lines.@@adamwood46

    • @KM_Ultra_
      @KM_Ultra_ 10 місяців тому +9

      They're some of the best lyricists I've ever come across. And I'm a fairly new fan.

    • @adamwood46
      @adamwood46 10 місяців тому +3

      @@impossibles10 so many AM quotables.

    • @sirlennon24
      @sirlennon24 10 місяців тому +23

      When I seen them live in Phoenix. It was a small venue. But when he said, “He hates me.” We the audience shouted, “I LIKE THAT.” It was an epic moment that still gives me goosebumps.

  • @HotStrange
    @HotStrange 5 років тому +3650

    The fact that you can still hear the shakers is a testament to the audio engineer for these shows. Excellent.

    • @junknoodles1028
      @junknoodles1028 5 років тому +46

      Seriously though

    • @jacobs.7205
      @jacobs.7205 5 років тому +143

      The audio engineer is a god

    • @TheMAU5SoundsLikThis
      @TheMAU5SoundsLikThis 5 років тому +27

      Yeah it's amazing. Can't hear a cooking thing on their kexp one. Came back to this half way through haha

    • @HotStrange
      @HotStrange 5 років тому +135

      Jacob S. Dude seriously. This guy needs more recognition. I’d love if NPR did a video about him and his technique and equipment.

    • @TheMAU5SoundsLikThis
      @TheMAU5SoundsLikThis 5 років тому +3

      Haut Strange 😂 that’s actually a great idea

  • @juanocordoba
    @juanocordoba 2 роки тому +4508

    a pirate singer
    a viking bassist
    an american civil war guitar player
    a skater guitar player
    a computer programmer drummer
    and a bowling place owner
    this band is like being on shuffle on my random playlist but in only one song

    • @zombie_angel_yt1917
      @zombie_angel_yt1917 2 роки тому +3

      lol

    • @yeeoalouns
      @yeeoalouns 2 роки тому +92

      Modern Village People
      lol

    • @ridesq
      @ridesq 2 роки тому +42

      “Bowling place owner” made me seriously lol.

    • @zombie_angel_yt1917
      @zombie_angel_yt1917 2 роки тому +5

      @@ridesq whos the owner?

    • @juanmMay1
      @juanmMay1 2 роки тому +14

      don't forget about the nirvana bassist keyboard player

  • @joshbest1
    @joshbest1 3 роки тому +5488

    “Suicide’s for cowards he said, while sat drinking himself to death.” I felt that.

    • @shaysweeney15
      @shaysweeney15 3 роки тому +24

      Same!

    • @kevinmi42
      @kevinmi42 3 роки тому +143

      Alcoholic brother, whom took his life, used to say "suicide is for cowards."
      Seems the truth is - Takes courage to face them problems with an unwavering composure.

    • @reidellis1988
      @reidellis1988 3 роки тому +14

      Hits home.

    • @shane9146
      @shane9146 3 роки тому +31

      I'm already wasted......

    • @reidellis1988
      @reidellis1988 3 роки тому +24

      @@shane9146 Honestly... I cracked my first can at 8am MST. Cheers!

  • @ludvigeh
    @ludvigeh 5 років тому +1699

    Most bands at tiny desk: plays stripped down acoustic sets
    Idles at tiny desk: brings even more drums

  • @corilovely690
    @corilovely690 5 років тому +13008

    This makes me realize I'm going through life a little bit too quiet

    • @travelswithauntieann2551
      @travelswithauntieann2551 5 років тому +159

      Cori lovely great comment xxx

    • @corilovely690
      @corilovely690 5 років тому +71

      @@travelswithauntieann2551
      Wow! Thank you! No more whispering!! How about you?

    • @Rustsamurai1
      @Rustsamurai1 5 років тому +30

      Same here. Good comment.

    • @ProDoc18
      @ProDoc18 5 років тому +66

      Same here let’s get wild today

    • @standarduck5860
      @standarduck5860 5 років тому +11

      You're on. What's the plan?

  • @stevitos
    @stevitos 2 роки тому +1800

    Ive watched a lot of jonas brothers live performances but this one is definitely the most high energy one ive seen

  • @ginganinga1010
    @ginganinga1010 4 роки тому +4090

    this is like the team that doesnt have the skills to win but have all the heart to beat you

    • @newschoolvintage6241
      @newschoolvintage6241 4 роки тому +276

      I'm a heavily skilled footballer... but I would never, ever, play a soccer game against them. I like my limbs the way they are.

    • @dangerpea108
      @dangerpea108 4 роки тому +4

      🤣

    • @rorymccarthy3890
      @rorymccarthy3890 4 роки тому +17

      Great comment

    • @scottvogel8477
      @scottvogel8477 4 роки тому +37

      This describes the band so well

    • @Tombrosapien
      @Tombrosapien 4 роки тому +123

      They start by playing football but finish playing rugby
      With hammers.

  • @Zamai
    @Zamai 4 роки тому +12843

    Do you guys do weddings?

  • @matthewhiller1889
    @matthewhiller1889 4 роки тому +1586

    The greatest tradition in rock is being a physical embodiment of chaos. These guys get it

  • @MrJenglish21
    @MrJenglish21 Рік тому +539

    My daughter is 1 1/2 and she demands to watch this everyday. it went from dancing around and now on month 3 she watches it intently and claps when appropriate.

    • @gianclgar
      @gianclgar Рік тому +17

      hope that means on 2 and 4

    • @Krysticfrequency
      @Krysticfrequency Рік тому +1

      so cool!!

    • @tearaproctor9684
      @tearaproctor9684 Рік тому +22

      My 3yo loves this video, too. Whenever I put it on, he runs in from wherever he is and starts dancing and jumping around. It's great I have someone to do this with. 😂

    • @boldizsarsimon9094
      @boldizsarsimon9094 Рік тому +7

      Parenting masterclass!

    • @bamafencer12
      @bamafencer12 11 місяців тому +1

      Raising her right!! 😊⚡️

  • @getgetrealreal
    @getgetrealreal 5 років тому +6053

    the drummer looks like he's just a normal person and is here by accident but he's still vibing out

    • @randomstandard
      @randomstandard 5 років тому +294

      He is an accountant I believe

    • @ts-wo6pp
      @ts-wo6pp 5 років тому +284

      He's also probably the best musician technically in the group

    • @kieranluke80
      @kieranluke80 5 років тому +735

      Someone once said they look like 4 maniacs escaped from a mental asylum and kindapped an orderly to play drums

    • @ILiveForTheSummers
      @ILiveForTheSummers 5 років тому +13

      David Standard he definitely looks like one lmao

    • @Rodrigo_Espejo_B
      @Rodrigo_Espejo_B 5 років тому +11

      Looks kidnapped
      Ç

  • @olafputkerandthescenicsound
    @olafputkerandthescenicsound 5 років тому +2437

    i love how at 0:21 the singer’s skin is normal, the camera moves away and comes back and he’s red as a tomato. it shows his passion for the music. and for tomatoes.

    • @EenMagnetron
      @EenMagnetron 5 років тому +28

      Or he was just out of the breath because the line was pretty long compared to the lines before, but hey, go see what you want to see. It's a great band anyway

    • @robin3
      @robin3 5 років тому +6

      It looks like a skin condition. Not denying the passion but I think he has issues with his skin.

    • @AntagonistName
      @AntagonistName 5 років тому +8

      exertion.

    • @vishy6591
      @vishy6591 5 років тому +31

      EenMagnetron It was just a joke my dude.

    • @MrDieg999
      @MrDieg999 5 років тому +4

      alcohol toast you up

  • @bigPPprincess
    @bigPPprincess 5 років тому +5985

    This performance was like finding a bear caught in a squirrel trap.

  • @stgp16
    @stgp16 4 місяці тому +64

    I'm 51 and they make me feel like I'm 20 again. I love them SO much.

    • @mefel
      @mefel 3 місяці тому

      Same here ❤‍🔥

    • @ericclark8292
      @ericclark8292 3 місяці тому +1

      I'm 49 and I'm there with you.

    • @MrBrabbzy
      @MrBrabbzy 8 днів тому

      Your generation laid the foundation in the 80s/90s, it's not forgotten by us, even if it has been by many of your fellow pioneers. Props for staying real.

    • @Andrew-ti3ce
      @Andrew-ti3ce 6 днів тому

      I'm 62 and have same feeling

  • @evangilio6711
    @evangilio6711 5 років тому +13486

    We're now just one step closer to getting a death grips tiny desk

    • @b4wd0DD
      @b4wd0DD 5 років тому +1118

      Death grips tiny desk but it's zach and andy making a beat on computer with headphones and stefan silently writing lyrics on paper

    • @gerrygroves
      @gerrygroves 5 років тому +232

      literally never gonna happen

    • @evangilio6711
      @evangilio6711 5 років тому +338

      @@gerrygroves a man can dream...

    • @MusicRevolution1992
      @MusicRevolution1992 5 років тому +53

      Literally the first comment I read and immediately thought the same thing when I heard this.

    • @esohedicho
      @esohedicho 5 років тому +7

      omg yes

  • @JasonLeeErtle
    @JasonLeeErtle 5 років тому +2527

    Hottest boy band going right now.

    • @AlexanderDunetz
      @AlexanderDunetz 5 років тому +17

      Jason , only six words from you ..... such a CONCEPT !!

    • @baldman7738
      @baldman7738 5 років тому +29

      This ain't brockhampton

    • @byron6507
      @byron6507 4 роки тому +4

      @@baldman7738 idles better than brockhampton tho

    • @aaronfoundluv
      @aaronfoundluv 4 роки тому +9

      “ WE ARE NOT THE JONAS BROTHERS”

    • @TheJellyfish1966
      @TheJellyfish1966 2 місяці тому

      😂

  • @cadehagen
    @cadehagen 5 років тому +1949

    I'm losing track of how many times I've seen a Tiny Desk and said, "This band/video is my new favorite thing."

    • @Soul_of_
      @Soul_of_ 5 років тому +12

      So true

    • @dacarch
      @dacarch 5 років тому +4

      same here...

    • @ufcayr8120
      @ufcayr8120 5 років тому

      Me too bro✌️

    • @tylertooo
      @tylertooo 5 років тому +1

      ...almost as many tiny desk concerts as I've seen.

    • @munky40903805
      @munky40903805 5 років тому +3

      but if you think about it, is that what you want to hear? to be that favourite thing at that moment in time?

  • @thegrowingdarkness1377
    @thegrowingdarkness1377 Рік тому +84

    This performance is my spirit animal

  • @bradmoxon1061
    @bradmoxon1061 3 роки тому +1120

    Easily one of the greatest NPR performances. It's like they are playing a festival gig in a library.

    • @andrewnolastname2337
      @andrewnolastname2337 2 роки тому +14

      That's such a perfect description of what's happening I love it

    • @AshamedFatSlut
      @AshamedFatSlut Рік тому

      This and superorganism are my favorites ❤

    • @shiny2248
      @shiny2248 Рік тому +2

      😂 I love it !!

  • @havilinhargraves9122
    @havilinhargraves9122 5 років тому +4067

    This was my introduction to idles

    • @patricksullivan2816
      @patricksullivan2816 5 років тому +108

      Me too. Their stuff has been coming up in my feed for a while. What beautiful chaos they create!

    • @benparkes5939
      @benparkes5939 5 років тому +5

      Austin Hargraves me too 🙌❤️

    • @IMakeBadGTS
      @IMakeBadGTS 5 років тому +46

      Check out their kexp performance

    • @iDrinkJ4ck
      @iDrinkJ4ck 5 років тому +50

      Honestly an amazing way to have discovered them

    • @mariaeduardagordiano2338
      @mariaeduardagordiano2338 5 років тому +4

      Same!

  • @jordanjoestar8839
    @jordanjoestar8839 5 років тому +1358

    Truly an irreplaceable front-man

    • @sukigetablow
      @sukigetablow 4 роки тому +8

      Great comment!

    • @romelrivera2260
      @romelrivera2260 4 роки тому +4

      I N D E E D

    • @SHINDIGLORDS
      @SHINDIGLORDS 4 роки тому +28

      Not only that but they all have a distinct presence and style!

    • @BenTurner92
      @BenTurner92 4 роки тому +1

      @@elisjknight Wouldn't go that far but i do love him very much.

  • @chrispuletz2946
    @chrispuletz2946 2 роки тому +414

    This band has filled the hole that was once filled by Fugazi when I was a kid. This band is simply incredible.

    • @Louisemichel593
      @Louisemichel593 2 роки тому +17

      Great comparison

    • @danielleclair1360
      @danielleclair1360 2 роки тому +13

      Thats an accurate comparison tbh.

    • @33roses
      @33roses 2 роки тому +7

      You are so right!

    • @bropez3506
      @bropez3506 Рік тому +19

      for me they really replace the hole left by Jonas Brothers

    • @chrispuletz2946
      @chrispuletz2946 Рік тому +1

      @@bropez3506 you should write for Jimmy Kimmel

  • @JesseK.Robbins
    @JesseK.Robbins 5 років тому +2049

    this video is literally just the boys chillin

    • @globalgourmand
      @globalgourmand 5 років тому +18

      Appears so. And yet it is definitely more.

    • @jdc9433
      @jdc9433 4 роки тому +8

      And we love this

  • @arielpagliero9619
    @arielpagliero9619 5 років тому +443

    He hates me... I LIKE THAT.
    I love how he delivered that line

    • @kajonx
      @kajonx 5 років тому +6

      i've been playing this part on repet

    • @smthb123
      @smthb123 5 років тому +6

      kajonx I’m not the only one 😂

    • @Its_me-Im_you
      @Its_me-Im_you 4 роки тому +3

      Favorite part of the whole performance, I think. Loved it, too

    • @davidjenkins4003
      @davidjenkins4003 4 роки тому

      Still playing it back

    • @fredhignite7018
      @fredhignite7018 4 роки тому +1

      One of the best delivered lines in history

  • @scottvogel8477
    @scottvogel8477 4 роки тому +969

    "He hates me. I LIKE THAT" Those words speak to my heart, soul, and brain all at the same time.

    • @extremepoker75
      @extremepoker75 3 роки тому +4

      Fking too right

    • @lifethrice
      @lifethrice 2 роки тому +1

      Same

    • @peterdoolan5814
      @peterdoolan5814 2 роки тому +4

      "Bob, Bob, where's Bob" Those words speak to my heart, soul, and brain all at the same time.

  • @dacrowster
    @dacrowster Рік тому +96

    This is one the greatest things I disovered on NPR, raw honest and beautiful

    • @stevenruss712
      @stevenruss712 Рік тому +1

      never seen a band go so wild yet control the space so well. if that makes sense

    • @WellActualllyyy
      @WellActualllyyy Рік тому

      amen

    • @Fakewhack-st8fl
      @Fakewhack-st8fl 11 місяців тому +2

      Check brutalism and joy as an act

  • @sheanicfps
    @sheanicfps 3 роки тому +1964

    I don't know what the audio engineer is getting paid, but it isn't enough. This is gold

    • @clacy06
      @clacy06 2 роки тому +83

      The audio engineering is always PRISTINE on these Tiny Desk performances. I’m always blown away. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @tomwalsh6774
      @tomwalsh6774 2 роки тому +27

      exactly! Everytime - every artist on this sounds PERFECT

    • @NineteenEighty8
      @NineteenEighty8 2 роки тому +15

      FOR REAL! Tiny Desk is almost album quality like audio. Great stuff!

    • @horndizz
      @horndizz 2 роки тому +17

      It’s like they paid a professional or something

    • @perhaps1094
      @perhaps1094 2 роки тому +30

      @@horndizz There are many professionals that can't get to this level of quality, don't be sarky

  • @GiuseppeCasey
    @GiuseppeCasey 3 роки тому +548

    I love how you can really see in this well-lit setting how much Joe Talbot's skull tries to escape its skin.

    • @TSE_WOODY
      @TSE_WOODY 2 роки тому +15

      His skin is slim fitting

    • @andyjohnson4485
      @andyjohnson4485 Рік тому +2

      Just spat chocolate digestive into my keyboard thanks to you!!😂

  • @axd1455
    @axd1455 5 років тому +6563

    singer looks exactly like how he sounds

  • @justegerein
    @justegerein 2 роки тому +58

    these 13 minutes is the reason i fell in love with IDLES

  • @booboodadfool8015
    @booboodadfool8015 4 роки тому +780

    This is a true punk band. Individually, they are doing God knows what; but as a whole, they turn spasms into glory.

    • @aenamabag
      @aenamabag 3 роки тому +21

      I mean, Individually they are doing something quite simple and easy to figure out, and each person obviously layered their part over what someone else was doing, you know, like in how songs are often written.

    • @hazelthemcwitch
      @hazelthemcwitch 3 роки тому +41

      @@aenamabag are you the Fun Police?

    • @aenamabag
      @aenamabag 3 роки тому +8

      @@hazelthemcwitch Yeah, pretty much.

    • @hazelthemcwitch
      @hazelthemcwitch 3 роки тому

      @Person that’s what drew me in! You can feel their joy 😃

    • @bulletprooftiger1879
      @bulletprooftiger1879 3 роки тому +1

      @@hazelthemcwitch at least he’s not the punk police. Punk by the BOOK!

  • @DeVaughnTaylor
    @DeVaughnTaylor 5 років тому +2868

    They didn't do Colossus because the sheer power would have destroyed the NPR office.

  • @cameronscraig
    @cameronscraig 5 років тому +310

    'I'm council house and violent' and 'I overtip the waiter' are such great lyrics in one song. Greatest band.

    • @andrewm2399
      @andrewm2399 5 років тому +17

      You are easily impressed. Wanna buy some magic beans.

    • @WrathofTron
      @WrathofTron 5 років тому +4

      Cameron Craig if anyone ever wondered where the term CHAV came from.

    • @047Kenny
      @047Kenny 5 років тому

      Cameron Craig “I overtip the waiter” sounds like a really corny rap line flex

  • @DavidHaleArt
    @DavidHaleArt 11 місяців тому +15

    This gives me hope on so many levels.. seriously one of the best live performances in history

  • @HRPoodersmith
    @HRPoodersmith 5 років тому +874

    Lead singer changes colors throughout like an acid trip

    • @syntheseyez3577
      @syntheseyez3577 4 роки тому +18

      I think they're all actually on an acid trip.. or at least some type of trip heh

    • @NikilaCola
      @NikilaCola 4 роки тому +3

      I thought i was the only one to witness his transformations..

    • @barbeverte5632
      @barbeverte5632 4 роки тому +1

      Kameleon juice before jumping on stage 😵

    • @sideaffects4757
      @sideaffects4757 4 роки тому

      Lol 😆 🤣 😂

    • @TheStax22
      @TheStax22 4 роки тому

      Acid trip or acid test? 😁

  • @briang.4249
    @briang.4249 4 роки тому +777

    I am an old geezer who grew up loving The Clash. So when I came across this totally bonkers bunch of pucca geezers I was blown away by them and they take me back to my miss spent youth doing the pogo.

    • @alma6six
      @alma6six 3 роки тому +27

      You’d be happy to know their live shows have quite a few geezers in the audience 🤗

    • @alexandrac591
      @alexandrac591 3 роки тому +14

      i think that was a well-spent youth. Get back out there!

    • @SteveGriendling
      @SteveGriendling 3 роки тому +13

      i'm with the above comment...go hit a show!

    • @briang.4249
      @briang.4249 3 роки тому +4

      @@SteveGriendling Alright Steve. Thanks for your comment.

    • @Budsport_TV
      @Budsport_TV 3 роки тому +4

      @@briang.4249 definitely hit up a show. Maybe I’ll see ya out there.

  • @djhavlick1
    @djhavlick1 5 років тому +795

    I had no clue what I was getting into when I clicked on this video, but I kinda like it

  • @yenohtnA
    @yenohtnA 4 місяці тому +8

    I’ve seen these lads 9 times all over the globe. And I always come back to this performance bc it blows my mind that they can perform so well in any setting. This was perfectly controlled chaos
    Met Joe in Toronto this month, whatta good human

  • @Jake-gx6hm
    @Jake-gx6hm 5 років тому +210

    My throat hurts just listening to this guys voice

  • @tiagomnlmnl
    @tiagomnlmnl 5 років тому +1313

    From Sesame Street to Idles in a day. Both awesome.

    • @apullcan
      @apullcan 5 років тому +21

      They knew what they were doing when they released these two concerts right after the another.

    • @junkelsplitsy
      @junkelsplitsy 5 років тому +12

      Would have liked to see a collaboration between the two.

    • @JustoAlvarez1
      @JustoAlvarez1 5 років тому +9

      I love how versatile media channels are today. Same as society. We are versatile, constantly looking for change. I love it

    • @koejoe
      @koejoe 5 років тому

      Magik

    • @madimeyer2862
      @madimeyer2862 5 років тому

      Seriously! I am estatic

  • @mowie128
    @mowie128 5 років тому +798

    It can't be said enough, the sound team deserve a lot of money for the constant high quality live performances they put out. Even if you don't like all the artists that perform the music quality is almost always superb. This performance in particular brought me right back to what I loved about punk. You can tell the band is having fun while at the same time has put their soul into this music and this performance.

    • @brio12977
      @brio12977 5 років тому +7

      yes, this. The first song of the the lianne la havas one is perhaps a perfect recording

    • @LordWindu666
      @LordWindu666 5 років тому +1

      so how much do they currently get paid?

    • @Jalegre
      @Jalegre 5 років тому +17

      @@LordWindu666 it's a public funded radio, so I doubt not anywhere near what the quality is worth. Josh Rogosin is Yoda when it comes to audio engineering.

    • @valentineluy8334
      @valentineluy8334 4 роки тому +4

      YESSS my thoughs exactly, everything sounds so detailed and well configured. This is the first time i hear this band and I have the feeling this is a good setting for them.

    • @22carver
      @22carver 4 роки тому +5

      He can be seen at 11:04 rockin' out

  • @Letmetellyouwhat
    @Letmetellyouwhat Рік тому +35

    This is the greatest live show ever recorded. I could watch it 1000 times and it never get old.

  • @parhambarvayeh3033
    @parhambarvayeh3033 5 років тому +576

    The chemistry of this band is so fucking good they look actually genuine and nice

    • @bigspicydrapes
      @bigspicydrapes 5 років тому +60

      Eduard Lizardo MD lead singer is like stone cold Steve Austin, he puts homophobes in coffins

    • @bamberlamb6512
      @bamberlamb6512 5 років тому +15

      the lead singer looks like that angry guy you accidentally started talking to in the pub and now can't rid of, so you just say mm a lot.

    • @beseska
      @beseska 5 років тому +6

      @@bamberlamb6512 he came across as awfully pleasant, in fact.

    • @kriscotw9
      @kriscotw9 5 років тому +11

      I’ve met the lead singer Joe multiple times. He’s actually such a nice and quiet guy believe it or not

    • @ThePysgodaur
      @ThePysgodaur 5 років тому

      Looks contrived af

  • @thelovefromupabove7347
    @thelovefromupabove7347 3 роки тому +940

    Joe Talbot has a dangerous amount of charisma

    • @chawwwnie
      @chawwwnie 2 роки тому +51

      Unchained and highly combustible

    • @NineteenEighty8
      @NineteenEighty8 2 роки тому +16

      he gives me johnny rotten-ish vibe but can actually sing.

    • @kevinryan3687
      @kevinryan3687 2 роки тому +39

      @@NineteenEighty8 he's a helluva lot deeper, more coherent and more cogent than Rotten.

    • @nickfanzo
      @nickfanzo 2 роки тому +4

      He’s got the looks

    • @spacecase7504
      @spacecase7504 Рік тому +2

      ​@Nicholas Fanzo he's very sexy 😅

  • @anraiduine1483
    @anraiduine1483 4 роки тому +1437

    This line kills me every time 2:37 : "You look like a walking thyroid, you're not a man, you're a gland"

    • @ShonnDaylee
      @ShonnDaylee 4 роки тому +102

      With sausage hands!

    • @susanxyz5730
      @susanxyz5730 4 роки тому +3

      I’m dying!!! 😝😂

    • @ventarfield7115
      @ventarfield7115 4 роки тому +11

      Lol reading your comment as he says it 😆

    • @disimmanti5375
      @disimmanti5375 4 роки тому +8

      Is this song about Boris because I’m screaming

    • @skyrice
      @skyrice 4 роки тому +1

      Lol, but what does it MEAN? 😂

  • @Nightmariane
    @Nightmariane 7 місяців тому +14

    I finally got to see Idles live last week and you know what? They’re amazing live. So amazing. I got to sing a part of a song with the shirtless one and it was chaotic and amazing and loving.

  • @ErrorArchives
    @ErrorArchives 4 роки тому +3295

    Lead singer looks like a pirate who joined a bowling league.

  • @MrTombombadilla
    @MrTombombadilla 4 роки тому +425

    Easily one of my favorite Tiny Desk performances - their energy is infectious.

    • @zora-it4ev
      @zora-it4ev 4 роки тому +4

      I Love this Energy Too !! They are Fantastic!!!

  • @franzophilia
    @franzophilia 4 роки тому +2342

    In my personal opinion, this is the best live performance from any artist on Tiny Desk.

    • @ThatMBdude
      @ThatMBdude 4 роки тому +46

      Same here, this or hobo Johnson ✌️

    • @donnathelightningbug
      @donnathelightningbug 4 роки тому +11

      Rodrigo y Gabriela could give them a run for their money

    • @rafaelgabasarcos4325
      @rafaelgabasarcos4325 3 роки тому +1

      @@donnathelightningbug I agree

    • @aphexmaxim
      @aphexmaxim 3 роки тому +5

      this one and mitski are my all time favourites

    • @Randomfliper
      @Randomfliper 3 роки тому +49

      definitely the tiny desk with the highest amount of energy. This concert works like coffee for me

  • @danielwitham1791
    @danielwitham1791 Місяць тому +13

    Back here for time 100+ over some 4yrs
    Slaps as hard as ever!!!

  • @MrJulianneave
    @MrJulianneave 5 років тому +421

    Love how the drummer is just hitting things on the book shelf at 6:13 hahaha

    • @PedroFCrepaldi
      @PedroFCrepaldi 5 років тому +28

      Unexpectedly the only one who touched the scenario.

    • @JaceWhitten
      @JaceWhitten 5 років тому +5

      Pretty sure the NPR shelf curator gods were not pleased this day...

    • @leohavoc2183
      @leohavoc2183 5 років тому +13

      I watched this video like 10 times and never noticed that

    • @ufcayr8120
      @ufcayr8120 5 років тому +1

      Don't forget his a book keeper for the band 😁

    • @Ellier215
      @Ellier215 5 років тому

      Hahaha hahaha hahaha haha ha haha haha

  • @GavinWoollard
    @GavinWoollard 4 роки тому +7308

    Every member of Idles looks like they could be a zoo-keeper.

    • @mehmetaltun8149
      @mehmetaltun8149 4 роки тому +187

      they are the exhibit

    • @unforseenlaboratories8017
      @unforseenlaboratories8017 4 роки тому +56

      Zoo kept.

    • @Proctile
      @Proctile 4 роки тому +46

      They definitely belong in Tiger King

    • @GavinWoollard
      @GavinWoollard 4 роки тому +11

      @@acidfacejake3739 And agree...
      it hit me last year while wandering round Colchester Zoo strangely enough. Then I remembered back to when I had met two zookeepers at a wedding and it hit me!
      It was meant in a good way too.

    • @Girlsplaybass
      @Girlsplaybass 4 роки тому +15

      Bristolian ...... just saying

  • @supremecourt4131
    @supremecourt4131 5 років тому +686

    If Whiskey would have a voice it would be exactly like this

    • @martinanovic7358
      @martinanovic7358 5 років тому +26

      tom waits disagrees ^^

    • @BeingAwakeisPainful
      @BeingAwakeisPainful 4 роки тому +2

      martin anovic came here to say the same thing. That’s a Tom waits line.

    • @Cheeseiest1
      @Cheeseiest1 4 роки тому +16

      "he hates me, I like that," is definitely one of the first things whiskey would say

    • @lovedivinity9946
      @lovedivinity9946 4 роки тому

      This is hilarious 😂😂😋

    • @JamoonXerxesSauber
      @JamoonXerxesSauber 4 роки тому +1

      Ehhh... IDLES always make me think of Snakebite

  • @mybluerating
    @mybluerating 2 роки тому +47

    First heard IDLES on here 3 years ago. Going to see them next week. First concert in almost 20 years. Thanks again, NPR!

  • @ezraavaliani2773
    @ezraavaliani2773 5 років тому +178

    Being a member of this band must be amazing cardio.

  • @jubson
    @jubson 5 років тому +331

    Honestly had never heard of Idles aside from a Fantano review here and there. G
    As a hip hop/r&b guy I genuinely enjoyed every second of this.

    • @IsdudeMe
      @IsdudeMe 5 років тому +12

      They’re brilliant my G, talking about real shit with some great aggressive music behind it

    • @hfjdksalable
      @hfjdksalable 5 років тому +22

      I think taking the step from a lot of hardcore hip hop to punk makes a lot of sense. A lot of the power and intensity is similar.

    • @korrydowney
      @korrydowney 5 років тому

      Brilliant!

    • @Rustsamurai1
      @Rustsamurai1 5 років тому +2

      New to me, until just now. Bloody great they are, too.

    • @mattrobert5
      @mattrobert5 5 років тому +4

      Theres alot of overlap between hiphop and hardcore punk. Tbh idels are kinda quiet in compassion. Check out Bad Brains, GOGGS or Xray Spex.

  • @RussRants44
    @RussRants44 3 роки тому +681

    I've never heard of this band until last night, when this NPR Tiny Desk came across my UA-cam recs. Since then, I've downloaded 3 albums, watched multiple live youtube performances, looked up 20 songs lyrics and I'm on my 3rd round of this video. This is the most interesting band I've ever heard in my 37 years of absolutely living on music. Incredible in every realm...if they make it to South Carolina, I will be there...with bells on

    • @pennyblair8753
      @pennyblair8753 3 роки тому +5

      Me too 😂 im in NC. They are very interesting for sure.

    • @samosa1323
      @samosa1323 3 роки тому +21

      IDLES are great I'm from the same town as them in the UK and they are so well respected

    • @GaBeRieLxx57
      @GaBeRieLxx57 3 роки тому +6

      They rock live . Best live performance

    • @RussRants44
      @RussRants44 3 роки тому +4

      @@GaBeRieLxx57 Trying to find downloadable shows to listen to. I think theyre great all around but live takes them to outer space, for me. I found one on itunes and it's great but looking for more

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 3 роки тому +1

      @@RussRants44 2 of these songs are from Joy as an Act of Resistance. Just listen to that whole album if you haven't already. Most of it is amazing except for 2 or 3 songs for me. That album has a very dance-y punk vibe to it and it's awesome.

  • @Smeagol72
    @Smeagol72 8 місяців тому +8

    They have restored my faith in humanity..much thanks to this group of vigilante angels

  • @bralph82
    @bralph82 5 років тому +680

    NPR (and KEXP) consistently ruin every band's album for me. Better sound & energy almost every time. Keep up the good work.

  • @flexmondt
    @flexmondt 4 роки тому +488

    big fan of the way the singer is trying to outmatch the colour of his shirt throughout this performance

  • @dr.j6859
    @dr.j6859 5 років тому +694

    This is a visual representation of all multiple personalities having a jam session inside my brain.

    • @themadkraken1912
      @themadkraken1912 4 роки тому +26

      The one slightly sane bit in the back trying to keep everyone in beat while the other, louder ones scream and rip their clothes off.

    • @williampeterman5048
      @williampeterman5048 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

  • @erikandfox
    @erikandfox 8 місяців тому +14

    Watched this years ago and my life hasn't been the same since. Love is the fing.

    • @pavelk7078
      @pavelk7078 4 місяці тому

      As for me 😂❤❤

  • @lozzarc
    @lozzarc 4 роки тому +2108

    When live music comes back, I must see this band.

  • @clacclackerson3678
    @clacclackerson3678 5 років тому +214

    Love, truth, anger, transcendence. Thank you IDLES, from an old man struggling with despair.

    • @lucywright3312
      @lucywright3312 5 років тому +12

      Clac Clackerson get it dude, hope you’re hanging in there. Music will save ya

    • @XxMommotzxX
      @XxMommotzxX 5 років тому +7

      I feels for yah! Take care, and keep on going along till you find something or someone who prevents the question of meaningfulness to be raised!

    • @alexanderjs666
      @alexanderjs666 5 років тому +4

      Be well, friend.

    • @IndieBassJA26
      @IndieBassJA26 5 років тому +3

      Hope you’re well.

    • @timscott7151
      @timscott7151 4 роки тому +2

      I felt like i wrote your comment..... restarts video

  • @jamesdunne5638
    @jamesdunne5638 2 роки тому +301

    I'm a 64 year old who's always been into music. This brings a BIG smile to my face, every single time I watch it, and I've watched it load's of times! It has to be the best TDC performance EVER!!

    • @kju5kju5
      @kju5kju5 2 роки тому +5

      They are so original arent they? Best discover over years.

    • @WbellaW
      @WbellaW Рік тому +4

      Never stop🎉

    • @smwrbd
      @smwrbd Рік тому +1

      I'm 67 and I feel the same. Good stuff.

    • @gusct814
      @gusct814 11 місяців тому +1

      Dios te bendiga

  • @Punkyleigh3
    @Punkyleigh3 5 місяців тому +3

    Every single band member is living their FU*KING BEST LIFE the way we all wish we truly were. I’ve only watched one song but, these are some free souls!!!!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @BeardMeatsScore
    @BeardMeatsScore 4 роки тому +239

    8:40 when he is already jogging at the beat before the band starts. He embodies it.

  • @my_stomach_hurt1876
    @my_stomach_hurt1876 3 роки тому +391

    This band rekindled my already strong love for punk music. They’re so sincere. It’s such a wonderful twist

    • @benjaminblake164
      @benjaminblake164 3 роки тому +19

      They're adamant that they're not punk - but saying that, they chose to play very punk songs here

    • @bash7343
      @bash7343 2 роки тому

      @@benjaminblake164 it’s like clutch’s style of punk

    • @Psychograce93
      @Psychograce93 2 роки тому

      @@bash7343 well said

    • @culturedii6218
      @culturedii6218 2 роки тому +13

      “It’s not punk” “it’s post-punk” it’s the spirit of punk and that’s all that matters

    • @Vespasal1901
      @Vespasal1901 Рік тому +1

      What's more Punk, than saying you're effen punk. Oi!

  • @robertdarling8972
    @robertdarling8972 5 років тому +335

    I could easily google the lyrics but Im gonna watch this a million times and decode the lyrics old school style....

    • @sampokemppainen3041
      @sampokemppainen3041 5 років тому +1

      Best

    • @thethunder9991
      @thethunder9991 4 роки тому +3

      That's the way to do it

    • @-nolan-
      @-nolan- 4 роки тому +2

      JK _Rolling what?

    • @hacksdp3
      @hacksdp3 4 роки тому

      Good, on ya!

    • @-nolan-
      @-nolan- 4 роки тому +2

      JK _Rolling did you mean Sláinte? Irish for Cheers? If so that’s the worst thing I’ve ever read fs

  • @oilstalker
    @oilstalker 2 роки тому +21

    I love how they are chaotic and still manages to don't hit anything but their own bodies. Much love to these guys, rock lives. Definetely going to a gig if I get the chance

  • @cutie11711
    @cutie11711 5 років тому +1609

    Lead singer has a very pirate-like energy ???

    • @shortghost1039
      @shortghost1039 5 років тому +163

      they are from bristol tbf

    • @centrey5827
      @centrey5827 5 років тому +56

      FROM THE WESST COUNTRY ME HEARTY

    • @oNe_SoNg
      @oNe_SoNg 5 років тому +37

      I get more of a Charles Bronson vibe. Not the actor but, the infamously violent English prisoner. Haha Bronson, Pirates; nothing you want to mess with. Haha

    • @miniyodadude6604
      @miniyodadude6604 5 років тому +17

      Pirates are in this year

    • @pmckeown40
      @pmckeown40 5 років тому +27

      @@shortghost1039 Specifically Joe is from Exeter, he's from our shithole which is even deeper into the South West. He's a good egg.

  • @neonoh4473
    @neonoh4473 5 років тому +2758

    He hates me, I LIKE THAT

  • @priteshyadvendu802
    @priteshyadvendu802 4 роки тому +115

    You know it's going to be good when it looks like the biggest fan of the songs is the band itself

  • @lettucekisses
    @lettucekisses 2 роки тому +961

    I think this is the most Australian looking band without being Australian

    • @piepo5002
      @piepo5002 2 роки тому +26

      haha thought they were Australian! xD

    • @bbens999
      @bbens999 2 роки тому +49

      I hope you square up against a British man with a perm saying this...

    • @bbens999
      @bbens999 2 роки тому +7

      in jest.. in jest..

    • @grungetea
      @grungetea Рік тому +23

      Yeah they look like the guys in King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

    • @B_27
      @B_27 Рік тому +65

      White Aussies are just British convicts anyway (I kid but not really) 😅

  • @Dungeon_of_Regret
    @Dungeon_of_Regret 5 років тому +516

    Surprised no comments about how this is very memorable of early B52s. The guitar work. The metronomic drummer. The silly lyrics. The energy. The dentistry.

    • @longliveu
      @longliveu 4 роки тому +24

      Aaron Evans yeah dude it’s punk

    • @SelahDa
      @SelahDa 4 роки тому

      Because is UA-cam

    • @anononomous
      @anononomous 4 роки тому +3

      Even a bit of Fred Schneider's staccato vocal delivery in there too 🙂 Good call.

    • @somnambulantable
      @somnambulantable 4 роки тому

      @@freddie_sandwich1010 "you look like a walking thyroid" isn't silly enough for you? :)

    • @nic-ci_66-77
      @nic-ci_66-77 4 роки тому +1

      Sure. Also early B52's were totally subversives

  • @alchemist-1011
    @alchemist-1011 5 років тому +752

    The guy with the American flag pants and no shirt is my spirit animal.

    • @kallenuppunen2059
      @kallenuppunen2059 5 років тому +14

      Of course he wants to wander around on peoples hands. Chek the Glanstonbury Danny Nedelko

    • @ethanward4582
      @ethanward4582 5 років тому +4

      Mark Bowen

    • @fuelerr
      @fuelerr 5 років тому +1

      Rabid Polecat?

    • @milesmason1343
      @milesmason1343 5 років тому +27

      Moonlights as a dentist....

    • @alchemist-1011
      @alchemist-1011 5 років тому +10

      Miles Mason good dental hygiene for whole band.

  • @MylesMarrero
    @MylesMarrero 5 років тому +1644

    Joe Talbot sounds like he's singing his own songs at a karaoke bar

    • @miguelhernandez4975
      @miguelhernandez4975 5 років тому +126

      There are parts where it sounds like he's a kid singing a rhyme meant to taunt a bully on the playground

    • @iguana7050
      @iguana7050 5 років тому

      😂

    • @adrianagaio2469
      @adrianagaio2469 3 роки тому

      Best comment!

    • @tonk4184
      @tonk4184 3 роки тому +2

      The difference between the studio and live versions is so large I don’t really want to see these guys live

    • @shapedsilver3689
      @shapedsilver3689 3 роки тому +11

      I think you mean this in a bad way, and I could see that, but I love his vibe in this performance

  • @OCLR96
    @OCLR96 7 місяців тому +6

    I will NEVER forgive myself for having this in my playlist and not remembering to listen to it for 4 months and then "discover" this amazing music like 2 weeks ago 😭😂

  • @Double00P
    @Double00P 5 років тому +193

    "We are not the Jonas Brothers"
    I'm glad someone clarified I was confused 😂😂😂

  • @giudaevang
    @giudaevang 5 років тому +300

    I love how the singer get increasingly more red and sweaty all throughout the vids

    • @kyleallred956
      @kyleallred956 5 років тому +3

      Got to love these guys for going all in. Pretty fun.

    • @Akard517hell
      @Akard517hell 5 років тому +4

      That's how you perform

    • @katchen2626
      @katchen2626 5 років тому +3

      At the end of the show, he transforms into a tomato

    • @guidohywuler9916
      @guidohywuler9916 5 років тому

      Dude's shouting at the top of his lungs for 13 mins straight

  • @84Victorious
    @84Victorious 3 роки тому +500

    I went to Uni with the lead singer; Joe. Mental to see how well he has done! Love these guys!

  • @schism1986
    @schism1986 Рік тому +59

    this is the hardest Tiny Desk has ever been rocked to this day

  • @lcividin
    @lcividin 3 роки тому +4099

    In the 1700's these guys would've been Pirates

  • @moosesnWoop
    @moosesnWoop 5 років тому +91

    The tone of the bass guitar is so full. Just yeah

    • @Kubooxooki
      @Kubooxooki 4 роки тому

      Just YEAH indeed! ❤️

  • @shawnt5779
    @shawnt5779 5 років тому +80

    What a beautiful chaos. They truly made it their stage. Can’t contain Idles!

  • @tearaproctor9684
    @tearaproctor9684 Рік тому +11

    The fact that I've never even heard of this band but within 5 sec of this video hearing the intro I liked the video and watched the whole thing. This is why I love tiny desk❤❤

  • @ImFatigued
    @ImFatigued 5 років тому +422

    Dude in the spandex is living his best life.

    • @samezidrovibes
      @samezidrovibes 5 років тому +29

      ImFatigued I get that feeling from the whole band. I full blown concert with them must be an experience!!

    • @ComradeJae
      @ComradeJae 5 років тому +33

      Yeah man. I saw them at shaky knees in Atlanta and he was stripped down to his boxers by the end of the first song

    • @bcwelch22
      @bcwelch22 5 років тому +59

      That man is also a practicing dentist.

    • @bliss1979
      @bliss1979 5 років тому +9

      @@bcwelch22 and has a tooth missing. Go figure 😂

    • @cassiusfade9226
      @cassiusfade9226 5 років тому +4

      saw them at the fonda in hollywood. he was literally standing on top of the crowd singing danny nedelko

  • @tessiermail
    @tessiermail 5 років тому +63

    IDLES will go down as one of the greatest bands of all time and the voice of a generation. If you don't agree with me now, just remember this comment and upvote it when you agree later.

    • @tessiermail
      @tessiermail 5 років тому +2

      Also, they're some of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.
      Props to KEXP for bringing them to America's attention!

    • @sampokemppainen3041
      @sampokemppainen3041 5 років тому

      I totally agree

  • @raymondsteenbeek
    @raymondsteenbeek 5 років тому +2574

    Release your drummer, his family is missing him!

  • @sceptic60
    @sceptic60 10 місяців тому +7

    Absolute carnage! Love it. What incredible energy and the last song! Wow! "He's better at other stuff" 😀

  • @alexandradodds1002
    @alexandradodds1002 4 роки тому +340

    Ads right in the middle of the song really kills the vibe man

    • @rivaldealer__
      @rivaldealer__ 4 роки тому +15

      Adblock, dude. Adblock.

    • @sempasha
      @sempasha 4 роки тому +4

      UBlockOrigin, dude. UBlockOrigin.

    • @scottandcoke1342
      @scottandcoke1342 4 роки тому +2

      UA-cam Vance. It'll change your life.

    • @oneill765
      @oneill765 3 роки тому

      Skip to the end of the video and restart it, ads gone.

    • @czesiavanmeter9445
      @czesiavanmeter9445 Місяць тому

      rude af they are

  • @tylersours4598
    @tylersours4598 4 роки тому +172

    This blew me away. So rad. Singer sounds like he’s drowning

  • @sircoynie
    @sircoynie 5 років тому +174

    These guys absolutely smashed Glastonbury, one of the best gigs ever...watch it!

    • @dbown90
      @dbown90 5 років тому +2

      Did you catch them at Park stage or Truth stage. The latter was ridiculous

    • @sircoynie
      @sircoynie 5 років тому +4

      Dean Bown what? They had a second set?

    • @webeenhacked
      @webeenhacked 5 років тому +3

      Came from that glastonbury set just found out these guys are amazing 😂

    • @dbown90
      @dbown90 5 років тому +1

      @@sircoynie yep. and they went in proper the second time round!

  • @pattyfree2970
    @pattyfree2970 2 роки тому +19

    This entire performance is unreal. I am not sure how to comprehend it, but I love it!!

  • @dustboy1978
    @dustboy1978 5 років тому +150

    Wild, raw, unpredictable and a little bit terrifying. How refreshing!

  • @LalaLeStrange13
    @LalaLeStrange13 3 роки тому +702

    Id say half of these views are from my 3yo daughter who has and forever will be watching this since age 1. Hearing her sing " a heathen from eton on a bag of michael keaton" will never not be funny 😆

    • @Weareroses
      @Weareroses 3 роки тому +30

      This made my night, thank you for being such a cool mom. My kids love this band too

    • @FlameFlickers
      @FlameFlickers 3 роки тому +11

      Haha, love that! You have a cool daughter..

    • @clovisprojectdiy
      @clovisprojectdiy 3 роки тому +9

      Just got done listening to this fo the 1001'th time with my 8 year old daughter. Tell your daughter, pat said she has good taste.

    • @LalaLeStrange13
      @LalaLeStrange13 3 роки тому +3

      @@clovisprojectdiy Thank you! As does yours 😊

    • @hazelthemcwitch
      @hazelthemcwitch 3 роки тому +2

      Video pls!

  • @raygun5857
    @raygun5857 2 роки тому +56

    This band is crazy charismatic. I initially didn't dig the singer’s style but couldn’t stop watching. Now I've just been listening to this on repeat.