Blonde Redhead - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@albertobalsalm2686]

What astonishes me is while other bands that have been around for over 30 years are stuck doing the “greatest hits” circuit, this Blonde Redhead material is some of their best. It’s like they’re still evolving as artists!

[@cavendar24]

I can't imagine anything topping Elephant Woman and 23 and Oslo but this performance was nothing less than transcendent.

[@speaks_volumes]

agree. they keep aging like fine wine 😍

[@ehiggins7476]

Totally, their creativity is at their peak.

[@frankvazquez5974]

yeah.. I remember listening to them when I twas young. They were ok for me. This is spot on though. Rare in the music industry to still make something this inspired this far in.

[@BearFattfilm]

Crazy to think they started out as a noise post punk band. They’ve evolved so much.

[@jenniferrangel2353]

Paul Banks from interpol named this band one of the top 5 from New York and I'm glad he did because now here I am discovering new music!! wow this band is amazing.

[@legibby]

23 and Misery is a Butterfly are absolute masterpieces

[@HRilho]

Actually saw them opening for Interpol in Lisbon back in 2007. Became a fan because of that gig, never having even heard of them before let alone their wonderful music.

[@nemmys]

@@HRilho blonde redhead + interpol are a dreamy combo!

[@fourtetmistress4]

The most important band in history . Blonde Redhead is my Roman empire . Kazu is literal angel on earth. Never disappoint with their music and humanity. I will remember them forever

[@2bit8bytes]

00:30 - Sit Down For Dinner (Parts 1 & 2) 07:29 - Snowman 12:57 - Melody Experiment 18:15 - Kiss Her Kiss Her

[@namelessghostmusic]

Random info about me nobody asked for: - This is the fastest I've ever clicked on a KEXP video - Saw them play in Toronto a few months ago and was so mesmerized I didn't take any pictures/videos - I'm currently wearing the Blonde Redhead tshirt I bought from that show Now you know!

[@treblah3]

I'll add my random info no one asked for 😂 I work at an animal shelter and recently named 3 cats Kazu, Simone & Amedeo after the band. Kazu has already been adopted, and we're hoping Simone + Amedeo will go together next week! 😸

[@jamesparker4215]

I think I am your Montreal doppleganger...

[@namelessghostmusic]

@@treblah3 I love those names for kittens! Here's hoping the "twins" go to a loving home next week!

[@namelessghostmusic]

@@jamesparker4215 Haha that's awesome - we'd just better not shake hands, or we might cancel each other out!

[@jamesparker4215]

@@namelessghostmusic Haaaaa

[@alxleiva]

I remember discovering them 20 years ago and thinking they were going to be big since they were indie but somehow they kept producing great albums while remaining small. That's the hard truth for musicians. I love every single album they've put out, so melancholic, eerie and beautiful.

[@tommygo1287]

In the co-existing universe of anxiety and peace of mind, Blonde Redhead have been letting us breathe for many wonderful decades.

[@gillesbaudry2357]

Thank you blonde redhead for this live, thank you for making me dream since I was a teenager. You'll always be my favorite band. And bravo for the support of 🍉🇵🇸

[@SorMa10]

Melody experiment is a masterpiece, they never disappoint. I had the privilege of seeing them in 2001 in Rome, one of the best gigs I have ever attended.

[@RPMir]

One of the most alluring, strange, and fascinating bands EVER.

[@marshallsweatherhiking1820]

This band hits a special spot. Perfect for rainy days.

[@dingbatjack1234]

Dummer is an absolute BEAST by every technical and feel metric.

[@VincentMersich]

Simone Pace is subtly one of the best drummers of all time.

[@RegularDude00]

This was the first thing that i noticed about this aswell. The man got groove.

[@emersondeta6804]

He’s one of my favorite drummer over many elites.. he’s underrated but that’s okay too.

[@dimitrismoutzouris7369]

Can't agree more. He is the reason I started playing drums when I was 15

[@michaelpacinelli4476]

Facts...and he has great taste too.

[@arijitd8020]

Kiss Her Kiss Her is absolutely sublime here.

[@kimberlyfloyd1009]

Listening for years, but just saw them live the first time last week... You could hear a pin drop outside, everyone was so quiet literally astounded at how beautiful everything was.... Amazing new album and they were amazing live wow...

[@sambennett5203]

"Sit Down for Dinner" was such an unexpected, lovely surprise. Really fantastic album, right up there with "Misery is a Butterfly" which is one of favorites of all time. Thank you! 🙏

[@AMHAPPY]

Correct.. Blessings… 23 and have a nice dinner tonight…

[@metaldetectorists76]

"Discover great new music at KEXP".. Oh boy I just did. Cracking band, great sounds. Thankyou..

[@flaviosmartins]

Love Kazu voice, but every song that Amadeo sings are pearls. Something like Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo songs.

[@longlivetheclash]

I love this music so much. I have seen Blonde Redhead perform here in San Francisco, but I can’t think when they performed? It was the early 2000’s and they were the opening act.

[@balance1182]

You're absolutely right. He should sing more songs. There's an understated and fragile beauty in his voice. Great musician.

[@thelantern9075]

So damn good, such a great band. And man, let’s just say that the engineers doing sound for KEXP are world class.

[@markeric1337]

Saw them tonight in Sydney. easily the best show I've ever been to in decades. Mind blown.

[@cavendar24]

One of my favorite bands for years. Her voice is inspirational.

[@joaquinbaume1291]

i'm crying, how did i miss this upload? one of my favourite bands ever, thank you KEXP

[@marcodonello2038]

Tons of grace, sensibility, groove... everytime better

[@ElComanchero]

Lol wtf, I only knew this band by name and INSTANTLY got mesmerized. These sounds are absolute jewels.

[@gcautaerts]

Big upps for Cheryl Waters! We're all looking forward for new Blonde Redhead material!

[@allisonpurse1513]

We love you, Blonde Redhead. Sit Down For Dinner is so so so amazing.

[@eyecandy3]

cant get enough of Kiss Her Kiss Her

[@wmanthonyphotography]

True talent and passion endures. So happy they're still making music together.

[@a_marjalizo]

still on loop with this live; also, thanks to Cheryl Waters, she always asks from really accurate and passionate places, such an incredible communicator

[@4578a]

The new album is so great but hearing this live is even better. The sound guys at that festival should've learned something from the people who do the sound here. It's incredible.

[@Steve_ATL]

Seeing Blonde Redhead in Atlanta in a few weeks. Can't believe it has been of 16 years since I last saw them. The new album is incredible.

[@Memry-Man]

No one can imagine how short our lives are. Music can help with the grief, expanding each moment into an opportunity for a greater appreciation of the beautiful tragic dance we dance

[@chrisjdgrady]

FINALLY saw them for the first time (loved them since 2000 or so) last year and they were incredible. Had tears in my eyes the whole time. Enjoy!

[@battlewagen]

I should be there too!

[@pmorton7960]

Downloaded this record and didn't really listen for almost a year. Finally put it on and it's a 1 skip 5 🌟 front to back, and the skip is depending on your mood. So thankful they came back for this one.

[@benjelinek5318]

didn’t know these guys have a new album. sucks I missed them when they came to seattle. they’ve written some of the best shoegaze/indie ever

[@BatoolSnobar]

keep coming to this whenever im down.. love you and thank you

[@linea1796]

this guys push me to be a better human being

[@Jacob-hk6to]

That’s a very powerful statement but I get that too

[@sgiauque]

Thank you Blonde Redhead, Thank you NYC

[@Mario.F.G]

One of my favorite bands. The Best Blonde Redhead

[@andy2069]

I snuck into see them when I was 16 in 2004. Good memory

[@diejanuszeit]

Although their album came way after the lockdown, it came like a warm hug for me, even after 3 years have past. I lost loved ones and lost relationships too in that era, which was hard to go through, but also learned how to grow myself, in my lockdown, in creativity, like you guys did and are teaching. Thank you Kazu, Simone and Amedeo; you're the greatest and i'm sure your music and 30 year career is nothing more but a work of passion and love itself. I'll make sure my children hear your work and hopefully, they'll know what love for art means.

[@pablochinito]

this is absolutely incredible. I slept on this band, but here comes KEXP giving me something new to love again and again.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

holy smokes they are amazing

[@jornhy]

00:31 Sit Down For Dinner (Part 1) 03:45 Sit Down For Dinner (Part 2) 07:30 Snowman 12:58 Melody Experiment 18:18 Kiss Her Kiss Her

[@deeliciousplum]

KEXP is an ever-expanding universe-sized musical artist resource. Always a joy to press play and to explore the soundscapes of the artists that are featured on KEXP. 🥰🎶

[@AlanOmar32]

I love how this songs sound live, this is a beautiful performance... I'm hopeful that they return in the near future to Guadalajara, Mexico, so I can listen to them again live... they always play with such an unique atmosphere that sends shivers trough the skin, they always deliver.

[@surrealchemist]

I’ve been a fan of theirs since the 90’s. Would listen to the new releases as they came out but didn’t realize they had gathered more of a following. Their earlier material was quite different and I liked it for different reasons but they grew as I grew older.

[@cityz3n]

i remember seeing them in the 90’s in Belgium around the time of “fake can be just as good”. amazing performance. and afterwards they would sell cd’s on stage and sign them when you asked. can’t believe it’s almost 30 years ago!

[@Theworldisatlarge]

They’ve been my favorite band ever since I first heard them in 1999. I’m in constant awe over their work. Timeless in a way that many will never truly understand. Blonde redhead forever.

[@tomaspristac2177]

It was a dark autumn night. I was enjoying another episode of Ray Donovan… Episode just ended up again with Ray facing demons, imperfections… pure picture of falling man… With the tones of Falling Man… I drowned into my couch… This band is Eternal Pure Art❤

[@galvanize7428]

So peaceful and timeless music. Still remember when I saw them live, back in the days, in Italy and they are still in business. In tears, welcome back Blonde Redhead ❤

[@eduardpoukh8025]

На перший погляд проста та легка музика, але ж яка насичена ідеєю. Гарне поєднання двох вокалів. Отримав задоволення, дякую😊

[@MaxStephens77]

Such a great and underrated band

[@deboer6262]

can't get enough of this... thank you kexp

[@2WheelsGood]

one of my favorite living bands. beautiful live performance

[@omarnovela9948]

Gosh and geez and wowwy zowy... Blonde Red Head hits a special spot for me. Saw them for the first time in San Diego don't even remember where? Was some off trail abandoned campus. One of my favorite shows of all time...

[@lazycalm2]

Man I just wish this was longer

[@ellienorxrigby]

Their new stuff is SO GOOD!!

[@tiphainedupont9244]

Great performance and also great sound recording ! Thank you Blonde Redhead, Thank you KEXP

[@juanmcenroe]

Cuando en la actualidad hay bandas que hacen música al carbón, ellos dejaron madurar este hermoso disco. Nos muestran que la perseverancia y el arte musical van de la mano. No llevan prisa y tampoco buscan fama. Son artistas natos que desde la primera escucha se nota que lo hacen por amor a la música. Saludos desde México y fuerte abrazo 🫂. Gracias a toda la PRODUCCIÓN.

[@mindroots]

I am a huge fan of the band and love their latest album. To see them play it impeccably is such a treat. Thank you. Long live this band who keep releasing inimitable gems.

[@Mokachokolotta]

What a treat to watch them live this year in Primavera. Kazu CRIED into a kaffiyeh at the end of the set, i was destroyed in the best of ways ❤ all the love from Lebanon

[@leweezey]

One of those bands I've shamefully never really given much attention to. After listening to this I'm gonna dive in deep. Beautiful stuff.

[@indyshome]

Thank you for having them. This band opened my mind to music when I was in middle school (I'm now 35).

[@symphantic4552]

I needed this to happen... thank you KEXP!!!

[@thelantern9075]

Masters of their craft.

[@valabbay4491]

Beautiful and pure

[@jamesparker4215]

Exactly.

[@ElAndruGarcia]

Blonde Redhead es una banda que me encanta y sigo desde que sacaron su álbum 23, fue un regalo a "ciegas" de un tío mío, llegó a la tienda de discos en aquel entonces y le pidió una recomendación para regalar a un adolescente a un empleado, ese disco era recién salido y me lo compró (doy gracias a aquel empleado que le recomendó está grandiosa banda a mi tío) Esperé muchos años para poder verlos en vivo, hasta que se me hizo verlos en el CCGDL23, fue un show lleno de problemas técnicos, pero para mí fue algo conmovedor verlos. Está sesión es todo un agasajo de ver y escuchar... Gracias por estos años de tanta música! ❤️ Saludos desde Zacatecas México!!

[@uberpab]

Been waiting for this session. Awesome band!🍓

[@CaramelKid429]

New ALBUM!?!? how did I miss this!! I love them they are all so beautiful!!!

[@lofgfigueroa8991]

Hace años los vi en guadalajara y fue increíble.. Y es increíble volverlos a escuchar con un nuevo disco esperemos vengan a México de nuevo y seguramente en mas lugares del mundo los extrañan

[@arisu1850]

Acá esperandolos en CDMX, tengo fé de que este año se hace, y ojalá que sea en concierto solo, sin tener que ir a verlos a un festival solo un rato u U

[@Nunabeats]

Saw them live last November and was almost brought to tears. Such an amazing band!

[@richardcalvache]

A great band! So underrated!

[@RailroadVideos]

Thrilled to see this published - I saw them live in October and it was an incredible show. The drumming really surprised me, I felt like I was listening to a jazz drummer. Now I can see it up close! On first listen these renditions of Snowman + Melody Experiment are incredible, including the mixing. Still trying to figure out where all the layers of sound come from with just three of them!

[@jones1749]

They are playing to tracks.

[@sofiaerodynamo]

same! been wondering how they play the layers. they also seem to use this resource on other live performances, layers might be programmed :•)

[@jamesparker4215]

Such a wonderful drummer, committed to every note he plays and never overstates anything.

[@DrFate-rz3ur]

​@@jones1749 is looper

[@malcolmz2360]

Unique vibe, unique harmonies. Been a fan since „Misery Is A Butterfly“.

[@ronaldjensen2886]

Gotta love that scarf on the mic!

[@tapadirellatapadirella8553]

LOVE YOU!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!!

[@MoystonFault]

While the bands amaze me, the recordings are phenomenal. Thank you KEXP and with engineers like Kevin Suggs et al

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

The first tune, both parts, is insanely beautiful. I see myself on the coast in Wales.... : )

[@arisu1850]

Im in love with this band; absolute love for their sound, so fresh, so personal.

[@opheliabells]

Misery is A Butterfly was pretty much all I played in my late twenties. I can remember finding it at the library and checking it out due to the cover I'm sure, and the name, same time I found the album Love is Hell .. oh the memories- it was nice to actually see the people behind the music and listen to their story. The singer seems like a sweetheart. 🦋🦋

[@jorinas3213]

Definetly one of my absolute favourite bands! Such an amazing performance! Thank you, KEXP!❤🍓

[@hungrybois5954]

What a surprise! I have been loving Sit Down for Dinner. The drums sound amazing in Part 2.

[@namelessghostmusic]

Simone is such an amazing drummer - easily one of my favourites!

[@jamesparker4215]

@@namelessghostmusic I'm with you on that!

[@RegularDude00]

Absolutely agree. The man got groove.

[@tofulosophy]

This was, as aptly mentioned, "magnificent." A feast for the ears, mind and soul.

[@Albert-qe8ge]

Increíblemente hermoso, enormemente emocional, Blonde Redhead siempre en el corazón, gracias por tanto talento.

[@tretretreit]

with a kefiye on the mic!!!

[@Memry-Man]

Blonde Redhead released my favorite album of last yr. No big deal just another masterpiece under their belt. 🙏

[@weyoun6535]

Wow what a great surprise! Absolutely superb, one of the most underrated bands in the world.

[@AndyDentonSculpture]

So awesome to see this performance! A friend put them on a mixed tape to me in 1998 and I loved this mysterious band for years. Then, recently, I discover they are back through my 17 year old nephew. WTH! Life is crazy.

[@NishaSaraswati]

I love you Blonde Redhead!!!

[@dustjacket1000]

Great band. THIS is how you record a band in the studio.

[@enecruz5638]

I just can't stop listening.. so beautiful session.. what a come back!! ❤❤❤❤

[@juxbertrand]

Je vais à Porto en juin 2024....Pour vous voir. Vous êtes inspirants. Merci.

[@juxbertrand]

moi je suis fou de vous - de votre son. Raide dingue.

[@Metonymy1979]

OMG. I put them on one of my first ever films in film school. I love them so much.

[@laundrypalace]

This is wonderful to hear and watch. Im delighted by the fact they have a spectacular interviewer - asking significant questions. Their music is great and I will continue to watch and listen.

[@fabrega]

Beautiful, love this guys forever!

[@fabrega]

Clapping after every single tune…

[@fabrega]

Thanks KEXP!

[@arturocarburador4452]

It sounds great, going a little back to their unique sound. Awesome, love them all!

[@BrianFlores123]

Thank You, KEXP for capturing a truly unique band like Blonde Redhead in their current moment. They are definitely one of the greatest live bands to ever grace the stage but that always doesn't necessarily come through in the KZbin Era. Great studio mixing. Great live performance. ❤

[@AnthropomorphicGhost]

How does a minimal trio create such expansive and transcendent music? One of my favorite bands, been seeing them live for 20 years. Crazy how they are so creative and interesting but such a small niche fan base.

[@asuvorov]

What a lovely surprise! Thanx for this pure gold music! Your art is on some unreachable level

[@terjestorsletten4882]

KISS HER Made Love, and Peace✌

[@AnaMaldonado-r3u]

Love Blonde Redhead 🩷✨

[@roadside_picnics]

Such well seasoned performers/music makers. It's rare for me to fall in love with songs live vs the record but it happened here. Thank you for the feelings BR! And kudos to the KEXP team for an incredibly engineered/mixed session. This performance is a treasure in headphones.

[@ketij4759]

perfect on their own and together. insane band.