Broken Bells - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@TrevorMorgan]

Broken Bells = true definition of Underappreciated.

[@ickymouth]

Because apparently that's just how he rolls

[@aaronmayhew2.0]

All of the bands I listen to are underappreciated. Silverchair, Floater, hed pe.....I did these guys. Just found them ☺️

[@muratdenizakpinar]

Their songs are something unique. One of the kid

[@crnibrzi3797]

totally

[@SpicyMcGeezak]

I just recently heard the song Good Luck, and was blown away. Had to save that song and here I am. What a killer band!

[@KelpYT]

How has nobody mentioned the fact that James Mercer's vocal performance is flawless?

[@gaylel6071]

+Andrew Theis -Just perfect vocals, everything.

[@rylinn4756]

i feel like he's so much better in Broken bells because the guitar parts he plays are more relaxed, where as i feel like in some shin performances it takes away from his vocals because he's doing both

[@siegurd2087]

James Mercer is sure doing an insane job but the backing vocals are doing just as good in my opinion, it emphasyze James' talent just right and make the vocals part just perfect..

[@eddybax1]

Sie Gurd Indeed!

[@larrywilder6235]

He's a modern day Paul Mcartney... sorry can't spell it right

[@Buildingscienceacademy]

I’m convinced KEXP is the best radio station on the planet.

[@Xarq777]

9 years later.. still a f**king incredible performance. Dan Elkan, Jon Sortland, James Mercer and Brian Burton you dudes are awesomely talented.

[@bobbyjoe4012]

0:18 After the Disco 3:52 The High Road 7:59 Holding on for Life 11:17 The Angel and the Fool

[@nickbjergjensen1182]

7:59 = perfection.

[@mightymetalka]

Broken Bells is my best music discovery in the past 5 years or so. Enough said.

[@StopMoColorado]

Jane Doe - I enjoy them quite a lot...have you checked out Purity Ring? Stupid name, amazing music.

[@ragingbullwinkle4188]

I can take it one more step, found Broken Bells and God is an Astronaut both yesterday on Radio Paradise, I call that a very good day.

[@fonsly5077]

I like James Mercedes’ acoustic stuff alot

[@fonsly5077]

Mercer

[@danieljurado7461]

4 years later…. It still is

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

It's not fair. Mercer has the great voice, the guitar skills... and even his whistle game is on point!

[@null841]

Anyone else stoked for the new music???

[@mrh-TO-Canada]

They switched instruments...because they can. So envious of that kind of talent.

[@brianginn9127]

Haha my band used to do that. Just not to this proficiency… or close.

[@aaronmayhew2.0]

I couldn't believe my eyes at first. I was like, What?! These guys are awesome 🙂

[@chrisbrandt2282]

Just a joy to hear James go high. It seems like he saves his high notes for big moments.

[@cindyo6298]

Every single song was perfect. I've listened to this so many times.

[@noclueblues]

holy fuck his voice live is amazing

[@joykind4258]

They are so good. How are they not a household name? Their music moves me.

[@juliec5136]

James Mercer's falsetto is amazing. Flawless perfection.

[@nickparsons337]

Absolutely agree. I remember the first time I heard The Shins while watching Garden State; and just loved it. As.themovie was over I IMMEDIATELY Googled the sound track because I just had to know more about the band.

[@samlewis-bambery9202]

Probably my favorite rendition of After the Disco

[@paolobbbbb]

PES 16 soundtrack :)

[@ismaelld664]

@@paolobbbbb came back listen again. is the best of pes 2016💗

[@brucelaidlaw1441]

I admire Broken Bells more & more each time I listen to them. This is a beautiful performance. So unpretentious & economical, and yet masterful with fully formed beautiful songs played & sung perfectly.

[@arif09]

One of my favorites. Been coming back to listen for years now. Love the band but this particular performance is perfect.

[@sinistergrey3]

wow, I think they sound even better live than on the album. This less "produced" sound is really good (the album is good too, but IMO it's better in this "live" sound situation. Not even a need for overdubbing of anything, it just sounds fantastic).

[@TheSaladino97]

You're so right!

[@kindking8009]

Agreed, but I didn't think the mix on the album was very good. May be why it sounds better live.

[@henrycodm896]

They're so musically proficient this comment makes total sense.

[@Eli_the_baker]

@@kindking8009 Also take into account that KEXP is notorious for their unbelievably good audio engineers

[@krikeymate]

This is pretty amazing. Brian Burton is a genius and he adds a lot of enhancement to the recordings in studio. It's really impressive that they can recreate their sound live. Their songs are well written and they are both major talents. What a band.

[@methoverdose4551]

you ever heard of Muse?

[@MTGMitch]

this is pretty awesome. They sound way better live than I would have expected. Wish this set was a bit longer though

[@bellerophon30]

For some reason I can't get into The Shins, nor has Gnarls Barkley (other than Crazy) ever done it for me.....but Broken Bells is fan-bloody-tastic, a perfect melding of James' and Brian's talents. I love both their albums, and hope for many more.

[@jamesfacesthemusic]

bellerophon30 I agree. Haven't been able to get into the Shins, so far. I do like Gnarls Barkley, but Broken Bells is on a completely different plane, as far as I'm concerned. Absolutely love this band.

[@enjoybrad81]

jsramsey26 Man, I love all three, but wincing the night away is a classic album, IMO.

[@jamesfacesthemusic]

Boo Radley To be fair, I probably haven't given the Shins enough of a chance. I'll keep listening.

[@JDESTR0Y]

+bellerophon30 really eh? Shins got a pretty big selection, throw on wincing the night away, and drift off to sleep tonight. its fairly diverse, I wasn't big on them till I listened to that album through.

[@henrycodm896]

That's because this producer is a freaking Genius. He makes every song unique and tight.

[@fernandoaraujorios6883]

Alright, only now I found out that James Mercer is the same guy from The Shins... Now I love it much more. THank you KEXP!

[@gooper8009]

After years loving The Shins, I just now found out James is in this band! Immediately searched and found this as my intro - and not disappointed!

[@JayTheSheep]

I recently discovered this band and can't stop listening to their music. Hopefully there will be more music in the future...

[@imalright2837]

Hands down the best Indy band ever. I always get goosebumps listening to them.

[@profd65]

Get a grip on yourself.

[@imalright2837]

profd65 4 years later and I still haven’t got a grip on myself 🥲

[@EasternGate]

@@imalright2837 lol

[@philipswain4122]

How come I’ve just discovered this band? Flawless music

[@gaylel6071]

Why hasn't this just BLOWN UP yet??? Love this!!

[@SentiaoPhobos]

This is amazing. James Mercer's voice live is wonderful~

[@Tsahkratis]

Love how we can just play paper, rock, scissors at each song change to see who gets to play drums, bass and keyboards.

[@chaosinorderrr]

amazing sound quality. i'm pleasantly surprised.

[@Pancho308]

+chaosinorderrr Typical for KEXP

[@aBIGdeadHEAD]

+Pancho308 Indeed =)

[@jtripper89]

Omg i hit my screen thinkin that was really a fly 😂🤣

[@econtadini]

I need broken bells Number 3. they are the single best music project. Brian and james music personalities are amazing on their own, but they go so well together, the sinergy powerful .

[@LargeGrizzlyBear]

Been listening to this band since the album first came out. Even so, somehow the lyrics seem more appropriate now than ever before. Truly wonderful.🙏🏻

[@82394forrest]

Jon sortland on drums kills anything he plays/ touches. I'm so happy he made it. He's a true musician and James is one of the coolest guys I've met. Great band, good people

[@nickfromCO]

nicely done, mr. spacey.

[@alohamonamigo]

If a video of Broken Bells live is as good as this... then I don't even know how I'm going to prepare myself for how amazing they must be ACTUALLY live. October 24 and 25th can't get here fast enough--Los Angeles, get ready!

[@TheJosephPrice]

How was the shows?

[@jeffreylower9469]

James Mercer and Andrew Bird should do an album together of just them whistling songs.

[@avasmonsters]

i was just thinking there should be a benefit concert of great whistlers where they all engage in whistle-offs, so there would be james mercer and andrew bird and nick urata from devotchka all whistling furiously at each other

[@Klaahu]

YESYESYES

[@veggie74]

Love both!

[@sambition5882]

oh my god yes, youtube recommended both these guys to me, they're on fire right now!

[@beenamorar9067]

Omg yesssss

[@mosscarpetart]

fucking love that whistling solo in Angel And The Fool.

[@henrycodm896]

Osian Jones Melting.

[@edgarserna5042]

This has medicinal value. It's a live performance and you know you sing along cause it's true what he says.

[@eddybax1]

Broken Bells is amazing! Keep coming back to this performance, it is great. Might even prefer it to the album.

[@oldthink34]

The two other guys were great! Even the host was great. Talent city.

[@moreblankets]

Two of my favorite musical artists. I saw them live in Tucson and it was incredible and so was this video. Thank you KEXP!

[@MrSuperXToast]

Danger mouse is a badass and James Mercer is a god

[@banana3519]

Aeoster Wonder if Drew Burkek is an alias for James Mercer- wouldn't be out of character:)

[@talktech1]

Damn, can it get any more perfect than this set? Perfect vocals ,lead and backing. Kick my ass!!

[@markpackham9060]

unreal. how does this music NOT make millions? And that which does is rubbish.?

[@GrandmasFolly]

I wonder the same thing but I'm glad that the commoners are content with their garbage.

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

mark packham I realize your comment is a year old but I couldn't agree more. Pop music today really sucks

[@henrycodm896]

You know what they say about the eye of the needle.😄

[@stephenhagan6648]

mark packham totally agree with u 👍🏼

[@holetoanotheruniverse4690]

mark packham Hey guys, at least we have this great taste in music!

[@shadygroves8252]

the songwriting of James Mercer with the talent of all these musicians is astounding, what an incredible group. Gorillaz level of wow-factor talent and incredible songs

[@kjguitarman]

One of my all time favorite bands. Great collaboration chemistry.

[@kelleyhenley7973]

I always liked the High Road when it came out and last night I hear Holding on for Life...these guys are good !

[@ajb6323]

Can't stop listening

[@Hillelize]

They’re amazing! Incredible performance.

[@skarynieto]

Amo esta banda.

[@davidk7805]

One of the best shows I’ve ever seen about 8 years ago. The vocals were so perfect, swore it was recorded, but obviously it wasn’t. Hope he tours again.

[@louweedoficial148]

Terriblemente Bueno!!!

[@ehudbarnea5778]

this is so good , they are unique together

[@martinmalo966]

Today I heard the new album Into the Blue. Today I became obsessed with this band. Just perfect, so creative

[@TheKoolkid26]

Shout out to the lady interviewing them, top notch.

[@lucashaddad2145]

2018, still great

[@Brendanmthekid]

James Mercer is one talented SOB.

[@ryanmsmith315]

Excellent whistling

[@andrewgonzalez6208]

An amazing band and album. The best I’ve heard since the release.

[@treebrother]

Wow!! Fresh, Clean, Solid, Love the Harmonies..Dig it..Looks like I found a new favorite for the playlist..

[@An_Idiot_in_the_Wild]

Great session, had no idea they were so good live, I love these guise. The High Road sounds a little jaded, but Holding on for Life, absolutely effin' nailed.

[@simonryan8909]

all these guys are sooooooo talented. insane.

[@bassprufundo1]

such a great band

[@scoogins]

i love how the whole band just casually switches instruments for the second song

[@petersmith4914]

Odd silence after the first song, like waiting for the audience applause that never came! Really like these guys, just such a cool vibe with their songs and so many really, really good ones.

[@samuelson76]

i listen to this song... and somehow... you're on my mind... again.. ... like it was yesterday... like time didn't pass at all... music is my time machine to you,... now, that you're gone.... months away....

[@Thiago1337]

They're even better live, holy shit!

[@mkarpov08]

My favourite KEXP performance. I've been going through many of them during 2020.

[@treebrother]

Thinking all bands should have an accompanying acoustic album alongside their main..Holding on for life sounded awesome.

[@wiccanchickens6301]

this is the best thing ive seen in my entire life

[@jesse7631]

Man, I love these versions!

[@SirTiburcio]

love this live, great versions

[@sacra2720]

essa banda é muito boa, achei que nunca iria encontrar mas uma banda assim nos tempos de hoje

[@victorzerpa9828]

I love this band

[@Daniel-kp1lz]

When the singers still sound great when theyre ACTUALLY LIVE. Amazing stuff guys! I cant stand modern pop lipsync trash, youre a breath of freah air

[@tasichannel9475]

Holding on for life starts at 7:59 in case you were wanting to skip!

[@TheSantocokas]

defintly

[@jchant5465]

TASI Channel why would anyone want to skip. Love all the tracks they played :)

[@RosettaStoned525]

This comment offends me

[@ecophoto8308]

omg i so luvs u guys, soooo happy to be listening to this rn, just makes me wanna find peeps to jam with again. Definition of inspiring - job done! YEW

[@telaweible9835]

Seriously my favorite video! Even with the station commentator/host. Great segment of songS!

[@8bitcoder]

Great song writing! I love every song! Please keep making music together, you're awesome!

[@geoffreygill5849]

only the best band that was and ever will exist

[@VinceMcLennon]

This band is so versatile. Lush spacey production on the albums, then tight minimal performance here. Really speaks to the musicianship of James and DM

[@SusanSash]

Good stuff. They shoulf get more recognition. The music the vocal are top notch

[@juliocesargonzalez2250]

I am listening with my daugther and in my deep I am leading to hear this great band.Underated by the way

[@rogue_hk]

this sounds so close to heart

[@GabrielAlmeida-bw6di]

I really like broken bells, I even got a tattoo that has art from their record I'm from Brazil

[@Cerevisi]

Nice teaser, with angel & the fool. I look forward to album 3. you GO!

[@andycordy5190]

Lovely to see Brian relax during the interview.

[@cindy10858]

and he whistles like a freakin' angel!

[@manuelguillen8726]

2018 sigue siendo lo mejor

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

Fantastic band, few people understand how powerful these songs are but I'll give them time...

[@AiramArdnas]

So much in love with this band

[@WalyB01]

That man can sing

[@hooskerdu1]

They can all sing!! Pretty sure they have 3 tenors in this band. I think Danger Mouse is in the lower register.

[@JoJo-fi7nq]

stellar

[@evantomlinson]

I love how they just switch up their instruments. Great band

[@mannyiruegasiii6702]

Such Humble Artists.

[@N42U]

Very good and also very good live performance 👍

[@tjatte3162]

Like the best live performance I've ever seen.

[@MyKindofMusicCorvigo]

Outstanding, simply outstanding...😎😎😎😎

[@jchant5465]

I really like them. I had to look up the shins because pandora keeps playing them for me but I definitely like Broken Bells better

[@future_phonk]

An amazing performance!

[@TrevorMorgan]

No way! So glad they performed on your station!! I'd love to have them perform here in Utah. I don't know if I could attend though, too much social anxiety. I've never been to a concert.