Car Seat Headrest - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Car Seat Headrest performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 24, 2018.
Songs:
Uncontrollable Urge
Fill In The Blank
Sober To Death / Powderfinger
Bodys
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineers: John McRae & Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixers: Andrew Katz & Will Toledo
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D"Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
kexp.org
carseatheadrest.com

[@tomasbogado6043]

0:41 Uncontrollable Urge (DEVO cover) 5:01 Fill in the Blank 10:11 Interview 22:40 Sober to Death (Powderfinger interlude) 30:40 Bodys

[@TheIronicTroller]

the members of the band look like parts of a late 80s high school road trip movie. You got the Jock on Drums, delinquent on percussion, nerd on guitar, stoner on rhythm, with his surfer mate on synth, emo kid vocalist, and draco malfoy on bass.

[@goalyhost]

this is so accurate lmao. when i met grant(stoner) he was sooooo high. im all of them combined so thats funny

[@Xtremedude720]

thats literally the point it's a stereotype

[@hightreason]

dude this is so accurate haha

[@hightreason]

maybe nerd vocalist and drama kid guitar though

[@enricoberton167]

Helwood Blues :)

[@Lamrock93]

Will Toledo owns one shirt

[@jackfrost2673]

He owns 4

[@oOKitty86Oo]

Just the one XD

[@lewisb9226]

But it's a good'un

[@Brannington]

only one change of clothes? he needs something soon

[@j4kez]

and a suit

[@brilliantroads]

Will his voice sounds like the silent kid finally standing up in class to give a math answer

[@spilledinfinity8652]

He couldnt control it.

[@TheGomer321]

And it is honest. That is what makes it palpable.

[@videobeez]

i hear a combination of Ray Davies and Archers of Loaf

[@richardwilde1348]

Silent kid, don't lose your graceful tongue

[@CoCoProductions]

Shut

[@promyk9255]

it's so satisfying to see Will's confidence growing every live performance

[@major4765]

chtcheglovv Yes! It is so satisfying! I am so proud! I totally agree with you! Thanks for posting this, I think you should go on! Keep commenting on all the videos! Here's a like! It's a sign I agreed with you! You're amazing!

[@skwmusic5233]

you alright there buddo

[@christianlesurfmusic]

Unlike the number of shirts he has...

[@jackfrost2673]

@@christianlesurfmusic im gay

[@versnellingspookie]

Where is your profile pic from?

[@HeyHeyChey]

The KEXP host is so professional and knowleable of the bands, shout outs to her

[@JohnnyGobleSuperfan]

Cheryl Waters is an American treasure!

[@JonahZigman]

Cheryl has THE best job ever

[@zavs350]

know it's weird replying to a 2-year old comment, but she's also so good at her job.

[@Shadowparshath]

@@zavs350 It‘s not weird at all! I have to agree as well, she‘s indeed good at her job. 😁

[@jrh11254]

@@zavs350 - talking to two-year old comments is good; how else they gonna learn?

[@frempy4426]

@@jrh11254 What about three years

[@prodbysamo]

@@frempy4426 seems fine to me

[@EverythingandNothingTV]

every one of these i watch just justifies my twin fantasy tattoo

[@UndeadAlv]

Xander Lawson you tempted me heck

[@patrickstar1815]

YIKES

[@gptandtft]

This live groups reminds me a lot of late Talking Heads. They expanded the band with extra drums and synths, plus Will isn't playing guitar anymore so he can do his weird dances.

[@karu6111]

so exciting to see this band evolve over time

[@aveytare2185]

they added on Naked Giants because theyre touring together. Its a great blend

[@TeiscoDelLizzy]

I just saw them in Detroit and I thought myself Will reminded me of David Byrne

[@jackfrost2673]

My pee pee huge

[@Mangomann]

But with playing chops... so not so much like Talking Heads, come to think of it.

[@sandybrick3201]

0:41 Uncontrollable Urge (DEVO cover) 5:01 Fill in the Blank 10:11 Interview 22:40 Sober to Death (Powderfinger interlude) 30:40 Bodys

[@jaketyler11]

Doing God's work

[@alealejandro9696]

Appreciate you

[@WeekendUpdate7]

You're the man

[@nelspalmerur5662]

Thanks!

[@DogPints]

Thanks for letting me know to skip to 30 minutes

[@phildretzka8374]

Legend has it that really only a handful of people saw the Velvet Underground but McLovin did and started a band.

[@dylanharkin8198]

one of the funniest comments I've ever read

[@GustavoMartinez-sn5il]

love the shots where its just her chilling watching them rock out. enviable job for sure

[@laurenrollins8475]

best job ever!!

[@laurenrollins8475]

i want her to be my mom

[@drumpak]

@lauren rollins agreed

[@Wischmopp95]

That Sober to Death/Powderfinger/Don't You Worry Bout a Thing medley has no business being this good wtf. Definitely one of my most favourite live performances ever, the other tracks are amazing as well, but that is pure magic

[@bowleggedbear]

This band started with one guy recording in his car. Thanks KEXP, love these guys.

[@Cmonkey1980]

His voice has this disaffected boredom to it that reminds me of a young Julian Casablancas, which really rocks with the type of music these guys put out. New fan!

[@radioflapjack]

this version of bodys is mind blowing!

[@jonathanhandsome6985]

i HAVE SEEN BETTER SINGS IN MY DEAD GREAT GRANDMA

[@SteveSmith-kc8rn]

When your mom introduces your band

[@allyski5914]

i love andrew and will’s chemistry in literally every way

[@somefuckingloser5260]

I never heard of these guys before. I clicked out of interest without a clue of what to expect. I'm happy to say that I will be tuning into more car seat headrest in the near future.

[@MalloryGrahamSlams]

Teens of Style

[@mateostenberg]

hmmmmmmm how to leave town is the best

[@colto3]

I’m jealous. You get to listen to there stuff for the first time. Enjoy it

[@somefuckingloser5260]

thanks I'm really enjoying teens of denial. I've heard some songs off Twin fantasy and teens of style which I've enjoyed.

[@Calz20Videos]

Trust me listen to Twin Fantasy (2018 if ur more basic but the old one if you want a more raw sound)

[@Dylan-ev2dp]

not enough comments talk about how ethan 1) fucking shreds throughout this and 2) kills the vocals on powder finger

[@jonathanhandsome6985]

lOL THEY ARE AS OVERDUBBED AS DONKEY KONG #FAKE

[@wrinkleintime4257]

Ethan is amazing!! I don’t think he and Seth get enough love !

[@jonathanhandsome6985]

@@wrinkleintime4257 AHHHH B AHGHHAHHFJFJF GUCK I HURT PLEASE KILL ME

[@jonathanhandsome6985]

@@wrinkleintime4257 Why you running

[@wrinkleintime4257]

@@jonathanhandsome6985 I don’t understand that slang term 😅 don’t know what you mean haha

[@theyungcujo]

That cover of Uncontrollable Urge is craaazy good

[@danielinnk83]

Who sings the original?

[@thejack7833]

danielinnk83 joe

[@user-pp5oh9ee1k]

danielinnk83 devo

[@Molehasmoles]

Not enough power in the vocals imo

[@DOGSPAWN]

@@Molehasmoles Boredoms nail it though

[@beigemonk6250]

"next time we come back here we won't fit in this room" PLEASE i wanna see a car seat headrest the size of godspeed you black emperor. at least twice that size heck

[@juandissimomagnifico7819]

these guys absolutely rock live. you havent lived til youve heard drugs with friends while smoking a blunt 5 feet from will.

[@doomerbloomer6160]

I saw them live at a music festival a couple weeks ago, and sadly they didn't play drugs with friends but they made up for it with the best possible live performance of Bodys. Definitely one of, if not the best live concert i've ever been to! If I had stayed in the mosh pits at the front I probably would've died. Never seen so many people per square feet in my life

[@arpitbharti6245]

Will Toledo Invented Music.

[@939bb]

This band's deceptive (and that's a good thing). They've got the beat, the catchy lyrics, the melodic riffs, but that's just for starters. It's the layers, the complexity, the twists and turns, the total command of their craft that ultimately blows you away.

[@CaptainFracture]

its not that deep

[@beatisagg]

"ultimately blows you away." fo sho!

[@71hammyman]

@@CaptainFracture it's music, it most certainly can be deep.

[@macmuggo5459]

Jude Taylor what’s the point of shallow music, I think some people believe depth is making sad, self pitying emotional music

[@Grant_Michael_Layman]

@@71hammyman he didn't say music wasnt deep he said their music wasn't that deep

[@j4kez]

Cheryl makes me feel so happy. I wish I didn't live all the way across the country so I could listen to her live. Her voice and personality are so calming

[@noahradley6103]

Download the app Tunein Radio you can listen on there, at least in the UK

[@eliaslanger2011]

Glad to see "My Boy" Will has finally hit puberty.

[@redflags6583]

Watching him shake like a madman around 2:20 makes me so proud. I feel like a proud father.

[@conallmccauley2166]

The best part about this isn't just the music performance audio, but the sheer fun they are having when preforming. It adds so much to the energy of the performance.

[@thath09]

Also the video editing totally captures the band’s energy, it’s amazing

[@adilahiri1747]

Seth always looks like that one kid who got really high the night before and walked into the wrong classroom but stays because he likes the vibe

[@gustavttt4148]

cheryl reminds me of that elephant from adventure time for some unknown reason.

[@aidanator8658]

gus weatherfield SHIT UR RIGHT OMG

[@jetmagri5821]

actually so true hahahahha tree trunks btw

[@clearValleyFrost]

her name is Tree Trunks you fucking peasant

[@barbdrake5999]

Omg that’s cute

[@uri674]

I love tree trunks lol

[@landon.]

Reminds me of Julian's singing for the strokes, love it

[@nylemurad3440]

Sameee love em both

[@riley4567]

andrew is just having SUCH a good time back there, his happiness is contagious :')

[@corymullins2849]

I really admire what this kid does. I was/am the quiet kid who now has a voice you must talk louDer than if you want to be heard!!! His courage and determination are a true inspiration...Thank You Bro!!! for being you and doing what you do...its not easy having an extremely unique voice that basically has a mind of its own. ROCK ON MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lpeccini]

i wish we had a version of beach life in death :(

[@Emily-mn4mn]

The addition of Naked Giants makes this performance so much more energetic than the last KEXP performance they did, it’s great!

[@papayapoop]

Emily still loved Connect the Dots from the last performance though. It was such a highlight for me

[@beribeni]

YES! Was about to mention it! 100%

[@Emily-mn4mn]

Connect the Dots was amazing in that performance!

[@laurenrollins8475]

Yeeees changed the song for me

[@strandedlantern]

I was just thinking, when did Naked Giants join the band?

[@budino.]

It's cool that when they were touring with the dudes from Naked Giants, they just fused into one mega band

[@Tsuta]

That guitarist dude is a good singer!

[@mateostenberg]

Tsuta Ethan!!

[@MrFreshpot]

Naked Giants supported and played with them on the EU tour and they were awesome. I met Grant (the guitarist) after the show, super down to earth guy. Definitely worth checking them out.

[@MrSkhitzo]

@@MrFreshpot I loved reading this. I saw at Cardiff the other night and met Grant too and yes he was such a cool guy.

[@socko7336]

That’s my mANs Ethan Ives

[@noahotto1970]

Gianni's voice at the end of sober to death/powderfinger WOAH

[@8bitwizrd807]

car seat headrest feat. will toledo

[@mrroganjosh6877]

In my mind, the drummer is a successful version of Jason Segel from Freaks and Geeks. Was amazing seeing them a second time in Bristol!

[@PelleKuipers]

Thanks for reminding me of that show :) Such a shame it got cut short.

[@mrroganjosh6877]

It was awesome :) At least we had the best of it!

[@siamesedreams1991]

Great comment! hahaha

[@archbuscam]

Only one season was made.

[@archbuscam]

Quality show and I see what you mean mate

[@yolandaplunkett8500]

I keep coming back to this perfomance, idek how many times I've seen it now - perfection!!!

[@astaneidenisa]

Me too! It's the sixth time I'm watching this. I just love them

[@joaomore1203]

let's take a moment to appreciate Ethan's talent!! what a great musician!!!!!!! he adds so much to Will's and so does everyone else in this performance

[@vinnythebird1611]

I started crying during sober to death because I love that song and it continues to be my favorite from twin fantasy from when he first released it to when the whole bands preforms it connects with me and makes me feel loved

[@the_other_dude]

I am McLovin this band!

[@Grizzled]

Haven't heard Uncontrollable Urge before and it sounded amazing wow

[@Dogbert_VII]

It's a cover of a DEVO song, this is the first time they've played it on camera.

[@Grizzled]

realised that after searching for it on spotify haha. glad to be introduced to DEVO too

[@lizlong3846]

Sick

[@xHazerful]

It’s crazy how much they have improved their live performances.

[@wawawawawa8009]

God, the energy in just the first two minutes is exhilarating and exciting enough to keep me going through 9 hours of work!

[@eurasiaandthelady]

the boys look like they're having a blast it's so good

[@cooldudeharrell7408]

i read "uncontrollable urge" and i was like. no way are they gonna do a DEVO cover. and then they DID oh my god

[@cruxofthecookie]

Seth is so _chill._ Will is our Warrior-Poet, Ethan is living the rock star life, Andrew is just having a ball, but Seth? _Chillin'_

[@Lssssssser]

These guys seem to get better and better every time they come in. Great stuff, Car Seat Headrest!

[@Waynimations]

They always kill it! KEXP provides the best music.

[@davidlimeta1231]

That was so good. Gosh. Congrats KEXP youre the best And carseat, I cant wait to see you live

[@maestroecarlate1888]

I've watched this so many times over the years and I still won't get tired of it 🖤

[@hbzdgaf9010]

Sober to Death / Powderfinger was transcendent wtf (just like the studio versions ofc), I love how they had different members provide different vocal lines ^_^ also why are they all so cute, they weren't afraid to let some of their personalities shine throughout the video!

[@drfaust5fc]

Fill in the Blank is an amazing song through and through but wow this performance blows away the album version

[@skreelborp7484]

I think Sober To Death / Powderfinger is one of the best things I have ever heard

[@deprivalli]

"audio mixers: andrew katz & will toledo" dang, that's swell. they are killing it every single time. everything that is amazing and beautiful in the world in a thirty seven-minute video. i hope i get to witness their amazingness live someday

[@sydneyb9340]

It’s sooo worth it to see them live!

[@deprivalli]

oh i bet! how many times have you seen them? it's so cool

[@sydneyb9340]

Only once, but it was one of the best concert experiences I’ve ever had!

[@deprivalli]

amazing!!!! god, i hate being from russia :D so absolutely stoked to see them getting their well-deserved recognition!

[@egorkantelius7041]

ты шо их шипперишь лоЛ

[@carmenponce5227]

I love watching them perform here, this is where I first discovered and fell in love with their music.

[@denamariedance5980]

WOW. I just saw these guys last night when they opened for Interpol. I had seen one music video from them before but dayum after seeing them live and now looking at them more today, I am IN LOVE!

[@MassHero]

Man I love KEXP. It is a joy watching these videos.

[@mariacarrasco3863]

I love this mans

[@joshh1598]

That Powderfinger cover is perfect.

[@georgeorwell8648]

This is just an utterly astounding performance, I don't even know how many times I've listened to this.

[@nickabraham8472]

Love the new version of fill in the blank

[@drumpak]

so good!!!!!!

[@KimLannooMuziek]

Me too!

[@chris908]

woah, yeah. i like

[@ColinStevenJohnson]

Me too! They sound like the Talking Heads now at the beginning and The Who at the end! Great song.

[@BigDaddyZakk420]

These guys covered Neil Young AND Talking Heads! Truly great taste in these dudes.

[@itzyaboi_birbmom4118]

Gosh I’m so glad this is on KZbin finally, I’m in love 💖

[@cynco3459]

What a perfect combo with Naked Giants. Each and every of you are amazing!

[@tina-kc5cw]

Incredible, as always! Loved it!

[@thepissbaby]

The fact that they're all rocking out and enjoying this so much gives me life

[@GloomBloomGroove]

The energy build up in the beginning is amazing

[@juliag3232]

rly loving this new fill in the blank or literally all of their live performances recently great job team

[@W_R_L_L_]

I hope by the time they record their next album they stay at least a seven piece.

[@Calz20Videos]

They were touring with Naked Giants which is why they’re playing with them but they recorded Making a Door Less Open with only the normal members :(

[@sotobello.]

this is completely mindblowing. how did you manage to make "Fill in the Blank", a perfect song, BETTER???????????

[@xavier_1725]

Love their attitude

[@cafedemicroondas]

Oh my god I love this band so much

[@CultureDTCTV]

KEXP provides some of the best live performances from great bands and artists nowadays

[@Callibretto]

wow. what an awesome band. feel like an idiot for never getting around to checking out these guys after hearing about em for so long.

[@justegerein]

Man, these guys are so cool. I keep coming back to this video on a regular basis and get blown away every time

[@anelimTS]

everything about this is perfect

[@AMPAChannel]

Guess Will hasn't changed his shirt since the Fallon performance

[@clwireg]

AMPAChannel well, according to the description, this was BEFORE Fallon

[@AMPAChannel]

clwireg joke's on me then :(

[@thelaffingllama]

I saw them live in dublin a few days after fallon and he wore that shirt

[@Frijolero18]

He had a black shirt in Englewood. Must've been in the washer that night.

[@joelowry1323]

AMPAChannel he only brought one change of clothes

[@cameronmckeague1244]

PUT THAT COVER ON SPOTIFY!!!!!

[@kylecohen9433]

I come back to this like twice a week

[@dangray8708]

This is insane. The amount of passion and energy the boys have put into this is amazing. One of the best out there right now for sure

[@Jearlego]

Yes. God bless. You brought them back. I am so thankful. :)

[@mia0943]

absolutely loved it! love how they are having fun!

[@gregwoodhead190]

Really glad I landed here - thanks KEXP wooooooo

[@stevenaltuna3904]

Initially thought i wasn't gonna make it 2-3 mins past their original material, but stayed intrigued the whole time. I think I may have liked this one.

[@isabellacristofori8894]

I JUST LOVE THESE GUYS . Simple as this.

[@andreanaelizabeth7153]

The content I crave

[@TwainP]

Killed it.

[@erikchagas00]

Cheryl in the end represents me a lot about this session. Awesome indeed.

[@TheAsexualJellyBean]

Car Seat Headrest always had such a nice garage band vibe to me, and I adorre it!

[@millie7645]

holy shit these guys are on fire

[@user-ce1uh7dt1z]

Best discovery of 2018!

[@JacobHTMHF]

This is getting me so hype to see them live in September!

[@Calz20Videos]

How was it

[@sammibooy1]

The guitar work is crazy good in this band!

[@GonzaloCM]

Great show! LOVE YOU, WILL TOLEDO!

[@richbradley3137]

Fill In The Blank Live - best version ever. Wow Just Wow! LUV the lyrics, music, vocals. Throw in the lighting on the walls = Reminds me of Lite Brite game when I was a kid -> Very Long Time Ago!!

[@vampourtire]

Will and Ethan both have absolutely gorgeous voices by themselves but together?? just breathtaking. i loved this performance