Car Seat Headrest - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Car Seat Headrest performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 29, 2015.
Songs:
The Ending Of Dramamine
Times To Die
America
Something Soon
Maud Gone
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
photo thumbnail by Niffer Calderwood
kexp.org

[@rosemaryjones8586]

It's so nice of Will to make time for KEXP on the same day as his first communion

[@belgicamolina2088]

whatever how they want to look or dress, dont you listen ?

[@JJStale]

@@belgicamolina2088u must be a ton of fun

[@buckleygeneration]

@@belgicamolina2088Hardcore fans are the ones who will make the most fun of the object of their fandom. This is as it should be.

[@williamcanepa4166]

I like this band, and this dude reminds me so much of Will Scheff, which is weird cause his name is Will too. Plus I really like Will Oldham. Plus my name is Will. My narcissism is unmatched. Call yourself Will and I will like your music.

[@Limp_Bizquick]

This comment is super underrated.

[@fromthe90s21]

+William Canepa Reminds me more of Bill Calahan (both physically AND the attitude) than the ones you mention.

[@spaarks84]

+William Canepa I legally changed my name to Will because of this comment.

[@shannonbailey6658]

+William Canepa How do you feel about Will Smith's rap career?

[@williamcanepa4166]

All Wills. I am pro Smith and i.am.

[@johndietz3074]

seeing the end of dramamine live made me realize how much i want a live version of hey space cadet

[@carternoble7325]

John Dietz yessss

[@camilotorossian7147]

Still waiting

[@sare1407]

@@camilotorossian7147 still

[@Bronzeagebussy]

He did an acoustic version on a lifestream

[@fourthstrongest]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIScpWB4faujp6M

[@vlacas]

i love that ethan is playing the bass like a guitar the whole time

[@cheyj144]

i can't comprehend how he remembers all the lyrics to all his songs, especially the 9+ minute long ones

[@eliaskristiansen3917]

He wrote them moron

[@jadeharley4928]

@@eliaskristiansen3917 I know I can't remember all the lyrics I wrote and I often mess them up when I sing my songs!

[@PacificBird]

Lmao I remember almost his entire discogs worth of lyrics (but that's probably from listening to an unreasonable amount of CSH, something he probably doesn't do)

[@adrenochrome3853]

@@PacificBird yeah same, i could probobly recite all the lyrics to how to leave town

[@pickledoreos]

@@terezip2213 tapping read more was a mistake it feels like i just got punched in the face

[@Boggleforever]

Ending of Dramamine is the perfect description of tension and release in music. So badass.

[@scriabyn.]

The Ending of Dramamine 0:00 Times To Die 13:24 America 28:30 Something Soon 35:08 Maud Gone 41:00

[@scriabyn.]

+Anthony Luka That is the plan :^))

[@amandaiglesias9492]

+Mark Kim you are a champ.

[@elimperialtv]

+Mark Kim want to visit Mexico City?

[@ippaxy]

Mark Kim h

[@lukasaidan]

thank you bro. cant even count how many times i've used this

[@BellaDiLo317]

Andrew Katz on the "buh buh" in 'Times to Die' is incredible.

[@Peef19]

"I want to turn of the swear-word TV" made me lol

[@shelbythompsoon]

my 18 year old cousin in college running a radio show sent me a link to this band.... i love the new millennium

[@shelbythompsoon]

+ ::)

[@Jungjason00]

drummer has a workaholics vibe going on

[@pahbody5336]

He looks like he was in their "Vincent" video

[@gwendeseminat8r]

Just came from the office

[@Maskedrin2210]

The way the band secretly puts in Station To Station in The intro of The Ending Of Dramamine is incredible

[@neverbloom8405]

DAMN. That full-band version of The Ending of Dramamine.

[@yousmokemid]

Yeah, I've long thought the same, and I wouldn't mind a studio re-recording since they've done the same for some older tracks.

[@catfries793]

Why are the video chapters like that 😭 "Think About Myself", "Song Dedicated To My Haters", "Too Long" yeah something is definitely wrong here

[@masonhoover165]

youtube will auto generate them

[@mkels1846]

16:04 ba bop!

[@analisesmith1378]

m kels 34:41 *tHIs iS ThE PLaCE*

[@W_R_L_L_]

I adore this band/lone singer. My all time favorite track by him is Boxing Day from Nervous Young Man. It is my second favorite song of all time. I love how the bass is so evident. Car Seat Headrest is my favorite artist/group that currently calls my state of Washington home.

[@creeplys]

I wonder if it's still the case 5 yrs later, would be cool

[@W_R_L_L_]

@@creeplys He still lives in Washington if that's what you're wondering. He bought an apartment/condo in Bellevue.

[@creeplys]

@@W_R_L_L_ lol I was just wondering if you still loved the band, sorry for the misunderstood. Thank you dearly for answering anyway !

[@W_R_L_L_]

@@creeplys Yes I do though his last full length was a stinker.

[@MA-fd6so]

what's your favorite song? also did that list change since the original comment?

[@xerxes9405]

at the beginning andrew's face was like "okkkk let's get excited to do this one loop for the next 15 minutes"

[@FalconPunch256]

Drummers a really good looking guy

[@tomwilliams5273]

God damn, Will Toledo plays to his strengths like no one else on the scene at the moment, and I love him for it!

[@Whambow]

will's skin is so smooth. i really liked this set, the choice of dramamine at the start was brilliant. i hope their next release is more in line with that style of his, teens of style felt like a step back to the numbers (3 was great)

[@allyski5914]

i know i’m late but ethan honey you’re doing great

[@DOROnoDORO]

i know I'm late but damn he really is

[@bobbyguzman2570]

Such a fun set to watch, it looks like they had fun with it too.

[@bobbyguzman2570]

***** He seemed to have lightened up towards the second half. You can tell he was nervous at first.

[@jgwire]

great band -- great drumming..really solid.

[@SPARTA_EDITS_100]

The first track from minutes 9.36 to 10.20 is probably the greatest bit of indie pop never to come out of the early 90's. I especially like the bass players harmonies. He even looks like he came from the period.

[@flyingpig5622]

r u talking abt the ending of dramamine cuz that song is from like 2015 not the early 90s

[@thompyle7636]

@@flyingpig5622 there's a reason he said 'never'

[@FEaddict]

Look at all these expert music reviewers who can judge people's character based off their appearance

[@braedenjanes8080]

I love these guys. They keep their influences close to home but also keep things their own.

[@kacitaylor6338]

I listen to these guys an awful lot. Great performance!

[@unicodjavlo]

best music in recent years

[@btworrel]

Cheryl Waters and I like the same music.

[@fabriccouch]

+Brady Worrell Her ear is legit

[@88Grey]

Great T shirt idea

[@pahbody5336]

i like how the basist smiles when Will sqeaks

[@shadow0444]

the ending of dramamine always get me chills, love the guitar replacing the synths.

[@rtoadietodd]

Tremendous performance.. Must get listening to more..Great post..thanks

[@n.b.1298]

Rehearsed but still so RAWH. And love how well they communicate with each other. Glad to see emotionally intelligent musicians ❤

[@rvmanuel]

I thoroughly enjoyed this, much love.

[@MargotLOVEDyan]

Thank you for this channel. Best use of a KZbin channel EVER!

[@ivansime9127]

Hahahha the beginning looks like wills playing the guitar like he’s just started playing for the very first time

[@kirared1984]

TIMES TO DIE WHEN THE INSTRUMENTS DROP OUT THO

[@jessicasteiner2720]

At 11 minutes in I’m ready to marry the bass player (something I swore to never do)!

[@jessicasteiner2720]

Again

[@YOUTHLIBERATIONFRONT]

I like this version of 'The Ending Of Dramamine' way more here then the actual album version.

[@christienayers1789]

Same.

[@Lexxidon]

+mxfnc I prefer the album vocal, but this is also fantastic.

[@freindmaker4473]

ratio fool

[@futct]

this is probably my favorite out of their kexp performances, they play some of my favorite songs 👍👍

[@aspectdawning]

hi jeremy :3

[@futct]

@@aspectdawning hello again

[@HeyHeyChey]

Kexp host is such a blessing!

[@songofkokiri]

The Ending of Dramamine sounds weird with guitar in place of the synths

[@matthewmcfarland8368]

I actually prefer this version

[@madamebolores]

i love both versions, but album version is, like, from another world

[@averyetvspecial1487]

Reminded me of Station to Station by David Bowie.

[@chewiehedwig310]

@@averyetvspecial1487 that's because they play station to station in it, its no coincidence, its a cover

[@SakanaOtoko]

16:03 that smile

[@daaavid6344]

drummer is having the time of his life

[@gwendeseminat8r]

The best quality in a drummer... Wait no... able to keep time and then having the time of their life

[@defo89]

This guys is SO GOOD!!!!

[@allanmanzanares3119]

Impressed! Great job guys!

[@nobrainer40]

The Strokes and Modest Mouse had a child and named it Car Seat Headrest.

[@nobrainer40]

This guy's been around for seven years buddy, if he hasn't burned out yet, I doubt he will in three years.

[@nicbongo]

I'd add the national too, with that deep rumbling voice.

[@the_spruce_moose]

Wild cause he's gotten exponentially more popular since you've made this comment.

[@alittlebitgone]

Let's see.... the first time I saw them it was a 3 piece band and they played a half empty 150 seat bar.... next time they were a 4 piece band playing a mostly full 300 seater.... seeing them again this Friday at a 1000 seat venue that the now 7 piece band sold out in 30 minutes... yup... unheard of soon....

[@scootaymildo1070]

@@gabelogan56 this comment didn't age well!

[@EddyMad20]

Amazing rhythm section

[@rosemaryjones8586]

WILL IS SO DWEEBY IN THIS LOVE THE BOY

[@makahox_9658]

seeing Ethan play bass is weird

[@FalconPunch256]

This version of Something Soon is pretty crazy, much preferred to the album version

[@yellowtango]

these guys are great

[@MildlyAmusingReviews]

It's a shame this recording wasn't taken a month or so later, you can tell that Will's really nervous. The last 2 songs are solid though.

[@pandanurse]

Super excited to see them in St. Louis! I think I like the live arrangement of Dramamine even better than the original! A lot of power.

[@willemtjebbeoostenbrink2876]

A revelation to end the year with such great music ! Now and then I heard the Feelies. Thanks for sharing.

[@brrreak2]

The bass on TEOD...SOOO GOOD ❤️

[@snottnott]

10:05 AND MY BACK DOESNT HURT AND YOUR HEAD DOESNT TELL YOU TO K YOURSELF SO WE SMILE AND EMBRACE TILL WE DONT KNOW WHO WE AREEEEEE

[@quailmint8015]

How is that Will constantly looks 11

[@bertchintus4103]

Goddamn the bass sounds so clean in this

[@adlt4276]

J'aime ! A bientôt à Nîmes (FRANCE), au festival "this is not a love song" le 3 juin 2016 ! Impatiente... :D

[@morsch9784]

The Station to station part was awesome and the rest too obviously

[@luisfgch6309]

Awesome Band just Perfect!

[@thomasrainbow]

Great stuff!

[@yousmokemid]

this version of dramamine goes so fucking hard still

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

had my doubts at the start but it really kicks off around 4 min in! great stuff, very grungy, experimental punk sound.

[@nathanladd125]

That doesn't look like an ironic shirt and tie.

[@fathombluetv]

Legit took the words out of my brain.

[@JoeRedDesigns]

THIS is my first time listen to CSH. They're amazing! Just looked to buy an album, and there is a LOT! Where do i start? Which album first?

[@AlectriXSharpness]

I know this is a late response, but I recommend starting at the 2011 version of Twin Fantasy

[@50l50l50Productions]

Twin Fantasy, then Teens Of Denial. Then How To Leave Town. Then if you're still interested Monomania.

[@Waltar100]

Dude I gotta know if you ever listened to them

[@jacktangent]

"i want to turn down the swear word tv" "i want to romanticise my white angst"

[@gwendeseminat8r]

Atleast he's being more realistic

[@thatguyfromhouse]

Times to die was brilliant m8

[@wahlawigi9572]

this rendition of America is so good,, idk if it beats the studio recording but it's damn good

[@ayoublahnoud6949]

Try to listen at the same time at the Ending of Dramamine and 16-Macbeth (From Macbeth original soundtrack). I swear it is the best mix I ever heard. God ...All you do is start 'em sychronized!

[@bigfatmel74]

I really admire the band's live enthusiasm and dare to arrange the songs differently as oppose to the recordings. I just wish I can enjoy it.

[@bigfatmel74]

I was a bit overwhelmed with all their Bandcamp releases (or Will's work for it what it's credited) and did not hear of the group till their major release. I just added your recommended video to my watch later, thank you.

[@kaytongarcia3930]

Jim Halperts brother on drums

[@christopherrusch]

If anything it looks like Pete

[@bekwiat]

ryan (temp) on bass?

[@jrh11254]

Kayton Garcia - Pam’s dream lover

[@lukevaderson6449]

i love will the ledo

[@YungDan6699]

it must be imposible to find a left handed bass

[@maxdarkstar2032]

Paul McCartney

[@ethancossett7318]

IT IS

[@gnarlylasagna7464]

Any left handed guitar i feel like is a bitch to find dude i feel bad for our left handed musicians

[@patriciofernandez2711]

Ethan Ives Yooo ethan you rock my man, i'm glad you moved to guitar full time but you were still killer at bass

[@GnarlyCharly]

(1. flip guitar (2. flip order of strings... Badaboom

[@SnowCakez]

LOVE IT

[@bieter]

these guys look so rock n roll

[@TheJellyunicorn]

34:43 is so important

[@clowdyglasses]

16:04 andrew is a gift to humanity

[@PotelinoSeven]

Ça promet du lourd :-) super som! Félicitations! Le vocalise ressemble un peu à celui de Pulp les lunettes, la voix, l'habit

[@rafadoggs]

The sound is pretty good.

[@mikejaz2]

I'm glad to see Will appreciates the Power of Suck!

[@bigchill123a]

that first song is djent as fuck

[@ciaranwright4361]

David Copeland no

[@alexgrantham3276]

Dashboard Confessional, Car Seat Headrest.....I'd like to announce my new band Glove Compartment Secret.

[@50l50l50Productions]

I thought about how both of my 2 favorite bands of all time are Car related Car Seat Headrest and Death Cab for Cutie

[@jrh11254]

Alex Grantham - and keep ‘em all in the center-console

[@YareYareYaroze]

2015 sleeper hit.

[@semioticsfountain]

omg the" RHIS IS THE PLACE"s in america are so good 😭

[@laurenisdead814]

omg my baby

[@Luca_Hendrix]

First impression? (never seen before this group) made me go back in time at the beginning of this video thinking first shows of The Cure, the drummer got the same expression of tolhurst in A Forest's videoclip? :)

[@alexnauru7692]

The fact that there’s no live performances of maud gone with the synth hurts my soul

[@guilhermedias6633]

vocals remember me a mix of juilan casablancas and jonathan richmman from the modern lovers

[@evapayne1062]

Anyone else think the drummer was hot?!

[@snazztacular]

is*

[@E-Bizzy]

Surprised no one is mentioning the little Bowie nod at the beginning

[@anacarvalho3606]

ATÉ DOI !!!!!! YES!

[@leiyus.2722]

will in a suit playing sitting down feels like a version of robert fripp as a nice guy

[@spencermckay5662]

What is the electric drum thing Andrew uses on America called?

[@sandwichyourself4481]

A sample pad

[@PokeKirby50]

does anyone know which album he's talking about when he says there was an album he resequenced at 22:35?

[@sandwichyourself4481]

My Back Is Killing Me Baby

[@valen6952]

34:41 yippee yippee

[@sammichalski2536]

At 3:17 in the ending of dramamine is that a cover of station to station by David Bowie?? That's super fucking cool.

[@SPARTA_EDITS_100]

Something about the first track reminds me of Sebadoh.

[@mutantcommunist]

heart beat sad crest