CHAI: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@zzzave]

Never heard such a crunchy baseline over objectively adorable singing. I’m pretty sure I’m super into it.

[@brennanchris252]

their rhythm section is heckin' TIGHT. I would pay to see literally just the bassist and drummer groove together.

[@DMCDObidon]

Search for Hi Hi Baby live.

[@Jesse-B]

The drummer does a collab with Yoyoka, released today.

[@pnutdraws]

@@DMCDObidon do you have a link

[@DMCDObidon]

@@pnutdraws If you ment the collab with Yoyoka let me know and I will post a link for that.

[@pnutdraws]

@@DMCDObidon no i meant the original comment, you say to search for hi hi baby live but i couldnt find anything so i was wondering if you had a link for that

[@anne3387]

まさかこのチャンネルでCHAIを見る日が来るとは笑

[@kencham9579]

それな

[@つくね-e1s]

同じく

[@mikazuki4cm]

わかる

[@mortenrollsen271]

Thank god (or whoever your choice of worship is) for the google translate plugin.

[@ホラプキン]

これを機にもっともっと日本人出てきてほしいな！CHAIは確か日本人出演者3番目。

[@NtsakoMabasa2000]

Came for the thumbnail Stayed for the.... Well honestly don't why I stayed

[@aida-beorn]

I'm guessing for me at least, was the amusement for how fun they seem to have doing it, even if it's not exactly something I'd listen to otherwise.

[@teahgurl]

*know

[@psyzone166]

its way too early for this. lemme get a lil fukd up after work and try again.

[@leepshin]

@@psyzone166 Amen brother. lol

[@stanervin6108]

That's a lip-sync, not a performance. And a bad one at that! 👎🎧

[@hoypinoyako13]

0:00 - This is Chai 1:43 - Hi Hi Baby 3:19 - N.E.O. 4:58 - Fashionista 7:18 - Band Introduction 8:00 - Future

[@alfonsochincaro2]

I don't know why, but thanks!!!

[@lenonel3286]

Yeah, we're all watching the whole thing anyway lol

[@vanchi7667]

Thank you!!

[@rollercoaster24]

Wait is the intro an actual song tho

[@gigawertz2582]

rollercoaster24 yes, its called “this is CHAI”

[@patriciarafael8242]

I'm so confused😂 yet i cant stop watching

[@blessn100]

exactly

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Patricia Rafael That last tune was a serious bop!

[@ghostie7790]

That’s the effect

[@soonyatologan]

I feel you

[@tiffanyfranks5861]

Patricia Rafael right

[@sherilynn]

These women are refreshingly original. I dig their pop style

[@gabrielleholt446]

I loveeee that Tiny Desk is the perfect platform for ALL musical artists from super mainstream popular to insanely niche and unique. What a magical channel.

[@syl_eleuth]

I'm Mana I'm Kana We are twins Same face, same face... I'm Yuuki ...and... I'm Yuna We are... not twins Yes

[@richardshahi]

We are... CHAI!!!

[@TestaFranco]

@@skababiez1520 min 7:15

[@deathstar7766]

I like it. But i can't figure out why. I love their minimalism.

[@olembe707]

I love it...because it's Chai!

[@luckycool1997]

Dude this is amazing

[@ruthchee1219]

i just watched them live at the Iceland Airwaves yesterday and honestly that was one of the best shows of the festival because of the high energy they were bringing in - such a contrast to the mostly whispy and mellow icelandic music scene. i danced my heart out for their entire set - they were amazing live, so much energy (more than this!)

[@hafudozen]

Right? I saw them at SXSW🎶 It feels so weird to see them seated😆

[@uncle_pickel]

I love how the Tiny Desk Series can surprise me with something I didn't know I wanted so bad.

[@silentdecay]

Just summed it up 100%... I'm pretty sure this is their tagline :D

[@ridhofiesta4408]

they are superorganism's best friend

[@siddharthsingh7747]

underrated

[@ridhofiesta4408]

​@@siddharthsingh7747 they are in fact superorganism's best friend. orono mention and share about them in instagram.

[@jeffjeffjeffjeffjeffjeffje7774]

@@ridhofiesta4408 wholesome

[@Dorfnite]

@@ridhofiesta4408 Huh, that doesn't surprise me at all. I saw the thumbnail and the very first thing that came to my mind was Superorganism. Cool how things work out like that sometimes.

[@bubbleapple13]

i think they're friends with wednesday campanella too. i found chai through kom_i's recommendation

[@Crutiancookie]

I saw chai in concert about a year ago. Honestly one of the most wonderful and entertaining acts I’ve ever seen. I hope for nothing but the best for them

[@丸-z7q]

CHAI を見るとハッピーになる☺️

[@Marcos-xc8xc]

This is some nice procrastination material right here

[@axiomapostate6704]

Sure is!

[@samuelwills3131]

I'm avoiding studying for engineering, what about you guys?

[@sage7296]

Samuel Wills I’m avoiding my biology work. 🥳 wooo

[@amfla3787]

@@samuelwills3131 Haha, I'm just avoiding sleeping.

[@FatManLaughing]

@@samuelwills3131 A Large variety of study related assignments.

[@edwarddaniell4946]

My last four brain cells be like this

[@veliciawilliams1081]

Edward Daniell 😂😂😂😂

[@christmyking11]

This comment had me dying at work! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@escobarines]

jajajajajaja thank you

[@snowstrobe]

Wins internet for the day.

[@savannatraylor9757]

HAHA!

[@cornjeebus]

I wish people would stop saying they get confused or think they are on drugs when watching this. Look into their lyrics! They are spreading a message that sorely needs spread these days. We all have worth! Spread positivity! You are beautiful as you are!

[@mgifford]

Whoever recorded this did an excellent job. The drums and bass are *amazing*.

[@globalgourmand]

Eternal props to those audio engineers.

[@beriloaquam]

I saw them a couple weeks ago in a festival in Chile and I am not lying when I say it was A TRULY RELIGIOUS EXPETIENCE. Their energy man, reminded me what music it's all like: doing what your body and creative feels like to. Chai come back to Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🌹🌸😊

[@hauntedmasc]

this was something different, and i never would have heard them otherwise. so there's that.

[@1blackfrend]

Yep

[@Hankvdb]

Kinda wish I did not ever hear of them after watching a good chunk of it...

[@letshegoprecious9836]

I was arguing with my kids & i started playing this...they ended up cleaning the entire house dancing & laughing😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😍😍😍😍😍

[@TigressWang]

Letshego Precious I should try this to my kid...

[@MyNOLADarling]

This my official kid carpool music.

[@somegirl5rock]

that's funny because in one of their videos they are cleaning ladies

[@thatsajoke-4u]

let me test this tomorrow

[@sakl030422]

I’m Japanese and I’m proud of CHAI!!!

[@somegirl5rock]

you should be, they're the best

[@street45jazz]

They are korean

[@miguimau]

They are awesome!!!!

[@MarioQuinteroo]

they are not... ​@@street45jazz

[@Elias-gg8vt]

Such a pure performance. Also that drummer is really nailing it. Very cute. 10/10 performers. I hope they get their own show someday

[@babycollection--7697]

tiny deskで初めて日本人初めてみました。chaiさん初めて知ったけどめっちゃかっこいいです。。

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

*I LOVE THESE LADIES!* "Same face, same face!" This was so much fun! Thank you Tiny Desk!

[@melindanicoleee]

Didn’t expect to stay. Yet here I am, 10 mins in and surprisingly intrigued.

[@gabrielchavarria22]

Spirit animal: Jigglypuff.

[@jesuswept1334]

😂😂😂

[@stevensleep9440]

perfect hahaha

[@Budsport_TV]

Gabriel Chavarria nailed it

[@sophiewright8222]

😂🤘

[@robertmorris2056]

Funniest thing I've read today!

[@Wolfie_D]

On my fifth time in a row watching this now. How do I make it stop? Do I want it to stop? What's happening to me? Shhh, hold up. It's starting again....

[@tartufobianco4200]

😆😆😆

[@marinegreen_]

公開されてから何回も観てしまいます。すごくレアな"ゆるいCHAI"のライブ映像、最後のフューチャーがピースフルでかわいくて、この曲がもっと好きになりました。

[@TT-jc1jp]

ホント。何回も見ちゃう。数曲なのにね、バンドの。幅とか良さがスゴイ良く出てる！中毒中毒

[@ChuckHipolitho]

This band is superb! It's sad that they stopped playing and recording. All the best to all of them! Viva Chai!

[@comnthought]

Say what you will, but it’s super neat seeing something different coming into the US and UK from Japan. They’re new and fun and creative and cute and have a lot of musical talent and passion for their craft! Very different and new and original.

[@redkeroro]

何処にも無いCHAIの世界がサイコーにhappyにしてくれる💕😋🍭

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

This is another example of NPR and the tiny desk crew being one of the most important mediums for musicians and people to enjoy new music and groups. I love this. Thank you!

[@zoeg1992]

I’m obsessed with their outfits, dance moves and their songs slaaayyyy

[@aa-qx3tl]

ををこれはすごい　びっくりした　日本のミュージックシーンはこれからかも！！！

[@kodycox6780]

Didn't know what to expect with that thumbnail. Ended up loving every second of it, they have a real knack for making you just feel happy with their unique sound and fun energy, so upbeat but never in a boring way. Very cool 5/5

[@gefnuppland4810]

This band is grooving so hard. Sound wise, very advance. Harmonious at the same time. But finally Chai is here, thx NPR :)

[@RossMarkers]

Kinda indifferent but I feel obligation to support weird whenever I see it. Also bassist is killing it

[@silentdecay]

Bassist slays confidence on that last song. So great. Def was my favorite moment

[@heysilly1341]

Ross Markers same

[@LukasJBeck]

I have a feeling Tyler, the creator would love this max.

[@abrahamsantos6459]

Awesome bassist

[@jeremysmith9694]

Way to support weird

[@lucasjernigan9782]

CHAI is so good and this just confirms it for me! These Ladies are so talented!

[@unklesings]

Entrance & first song... Me: This ain't for me man Last song.... Me: Still listening 😆

[@0100-m9h]

Same

[@gabriel-magrao]

Same!

[@robertoesquivel4447]

Same same

[@Cool7Songs]

hahaha

[@danielconnor8516]

The energy from this band is so weird im like extremely uncomfortable but also having the time of my life.

[@enduringwaterbear5095]

Perfect reflection !

[@ulibarri1350]

Nailed it. I lived in Tokyo for about 3 years, so I am 100% qualified to say, now you have too!

[@marcelopmachado]

I felt the same, thank you!

[@DanielC__]

Daniel ConR You’re the only one, this is miserable.

[@jasleeng5214]

How is this weird?

[@nihonkuma]

まさかここでチャイ観るとわー笑。嬉しいわ

[@ChannelRejss]

I love that NPR is bringing in musicians from Japan. To not make it seem like Japan's music scene is only a colorful candy land I suggest to invite Ichiko Aoba with her heavenly and incomparable voice.

[@fergusond90]

My brain at 9am: "I'm so tired, early bedtime tonight" My brain at 1am: this...

[@sarahthompson8069]

🤣yesssssss 😂

[@QuackersAhoy]

I have no idea what I just watched, I have never heard of these ladies before but by Christ, I loved every minute of this! They were awesome!!

[@tim_means_heart]

I feel like this is the kind of band you have to watch live I've seen them at Clockenflap 2023 in HK and their energy is next level

[@ys-hj2do]

Their dream is Grammy!!!! CHAI, spread more to the world!

[@midnightterrace8349]

適当にクリックしたら、、、え！？まさかのチャイさん。我らがチャイさん！ 今日も可愛いです！

[@violetxoxox]

As someone who’s into kawaii, feminism, and am very pink myself, CHAI is one of my favorite bands on the planet. I love that these women wrap some pretty serious topics in a sweet candy coating and challenge the stereotypical Japanese concepts of beauty and strength. Their energy and joy are infectious, too. I wish I could spend a day hanging out with them. 💖💖💖

[@cornjeebus]

They deserve the grammy they are after! The whole world should hear their message :)

[@StereoCereal]

What will my friends think when i show them my new favorite band

[@TarCarNey]

😂 😂 😂 Exactly what I thought

[@americanbobtail1]

They should say alsome if they like DEVO.....

[@yn7827]

i bet they immediately book ticket to japan to watch ‘em live

[@brothajohn]

Just play the video and let it hypnotize your friends too.

[@denn2ya]

They're so happy and enthusiastic, I loved it, they endeared me a lot after the beginning. I liked everything, but the bass in general and the last song, oh so good. Really chill

[@ginagraham8616]

Didn’t think an outfit like this could exist. Outta this world cute!

[@somegirl5rock]

they wear it for all their concerts

[@rencanread]

IM SO HAPPY I GOT TO SEE THEM IN PERSON

[@LaurenPuff]

SAME HERE

[@kindnessreminder]

I clicked this because I was intrigued by the thumbnail.

[@videopractice1]

Synth melody of the song future is so beautiful and nostalgic.

[@ostensible7197]

なんだろう。最後の曲いつ聴いても泣きそうになる。ありがとうchai

[@jayleeds2006]

I just finished binging on their official KZbin channel. They are refreshingly creative. ...and they can really execute on their instruments. The sing like babies, but all four can really play funk guitar, bass, etc. ...They really need to start a US tour.

[@doro2067]

日本語のイントネーション英語を逆に個性的なkawaii表現として、活かされていると思います。ベースの演奏が特に気に入りました。自由な発想で活躍されるのを期待しています。

[@martinkooistra7867]

I discovered this band through their collaboration with Duran Duran (More Joy, although they might actually be singing More Chai :-)) They seem like a fusion of The Breeders and The B-52s, and they have the punk attitude of those bands as well. If only I knew what the heck they are singing about! But they're definitely a joy to watch.

[@なるばり]

kawaiii❣️ 声がまた、惹きつけるだろうねぇ👍🏻

[@saba7088]

ライブの冒頭この服で出て来てやるなら分かるんだけれどもこの間大阪で観たら ある程度ライブ進んでからこれ始まってビビった。 正体を明らかにしてから正体を隠すという。革命だ。

[@kelliwilson4899]

I saw them live opening for Whitney and they brought so much energy and fun into the place. These girls are killing it!!

[@Aname550]

Such a tight sound, especially the drums

[@lydiaperera3776]

That bassist and drummer wow!

[@simonc2490]

I love them so much.

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

YAAAASS!!!

[@bubbleapple13]

they're so good

[@みらぽん-s7d]

CHAIは笑顔が素敵でほんと可愛い！

[@RurouniFlojo]

Third song I thought they sing "we are fascista" and I was like "well that escalated quickly"

[@JeanFrancoCaringi]

Jajajajajajajajajajja best comment ever

[@joshboards9276]

Hahahaha

[@Collierslife1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 They are saying, "Fashionista", but thank you for that laugh!😂😂😂😂😂

[@goanna83]

😂😂😂

[@michaelsmullen9891]

lol.

[@simsin9213]

NPRでCHAI!!!　最高です！

[@Lucas-dh5fj]

This drummer is quite good.

[@davidl.7027]

The bassist too

[@maboroshi2406]

Aside from their gimmick look, their music is actually quite cool to listen to, kinda futuristic funk with a tad bit of bubblegum.

[@miss.antidote]

you must be high

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

maboroshi2406 I agree. They were a lot of fun! Got a little Cibo Matto vibe from them.

[@samaraisnt]

If you don't have a gimmick in 2020, you won't get noticed.

[@tatecorbridge914]

that 'gimmick look' is near universal in japan's music scene

[@spiercephotography]

Came for the “what the heck is this...” in the thumbnail, stayed for the music! 😂 i’m confused, but, it strangely works!

[@lyl8873]

待ってたよー！ finally chai's in this roooom!!!!

[@bl8976]

C H A I CHAI WE ARE CHAI ---- this band is awesome

[@TobiasRobertson]

Definitely weird to my ears but also can see how their music is rooted in play and it’s easy to see how much mad fun they’re having and that makes me happy.

[@マイコ-b6w]

おお！凄いとこ出ましたね👏🏻

[@nuclear5101]

saw them open up for Mitski in oakland ! they did amazing!!!!

[@rashaandior]

I'm pretty sure I wanted to stop watching but I couldn't for some reason.....

[@jeremysmith9694]

That 10 minutes flew by!

[@harumiya8404]

ありがとう！ こんなに音楽でいつでも気分 良くなれるってか 自分のこと全部肯定出来る音楽があるなんて！

[@yayakaulia7237]

This is gonna be like Superorganism all over again, I'll be back here everyday until I don't know when to stop.

[@kevinaleman1735]

Them album PUNK is one of the Best Albums of the Year!

[@jasperheart4139]

saw them open for the drums and fell in love

[@ATLTraveler]

I'm actually digging their unique sound and voices, plus the bass player can rock.

[@burgesssam]

These people are too pure.

[@giselle476]

saw them opening for mitski in houston and i fell in love! their energy is amazing& i absolutely love their performances!!!

[@chuckvandusty]

Why can't I stop watching this...

[@n-w7y]

最高！！ 大好きCHAI！！！！！❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jyusuken]

かっこいい！　期待してるー応援してる☆　どこまでも真剣にクレイジーに突き進んでいってほしい！

[@JeanMichelLeVrai]

Wow wow wow !! What is this ?? I love them, love them, love them !

[@christianshanerouse]

I almost enjoyed the video as much as the comment section. 🤣 Worth the watch. “Thank you so much”

[@sa-yo-shi]

もう何回このlive見たかわからないくらい見てる。最高。 サンキュー、カニエでーす、ってどういう意味だろうってずっと考えてたんだけど、 I`ve finally figured out that they just said thank you tiny desk.

[@raphikss]

Their performance was so truly happy, I felt that they were genuinely happy for being here

[@cigarat69]

YES TO CHAI

[@Vernardow666]

Chai is my 2019 favorite band and i will fight every single person that dares to disrespect them

[@ramirezgutierrez09]

I love their energy so much. Went to a random show to see them once and it was to worth it.

[@elliotgriffiss9945]

Saw CHAI support superorganism last year, it was a great show, I was very entertained. Cool to see them on npr.

[@raddaradda3996]

Saw them live at the empty bottle in Chicago. Best 15 bucks I ever spent. Definitely in my top 3 concerts list.

[@singinwhatimdoin]

Thanks tinydesk, I seriously needed something in my life rhat is this jam-packed with joy and positivity. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

[@user-ng6wb7nk6m]

CHAIすげえ！！！

[@Bongolover01]

I'm in love with their energy

[@kaistaege5705]

They are actually really good musicians!! I don‘t know why but I just gotta stay here...plus the bass and drums are killing it, holy moly!