Chappell Roan: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson | March 21, 2024
It’s become a Tiny Desk tradition for artists to leave a small offering on the shelves - a tchotchke, a toy, a signed album or piece of swag, a guitar pick, that sort of thing. Usually, those pieces get absorbed into the visual din, but sometimes, they change the look of the Tiny Desk permanently. All of which is to say that when Chappell Roan finished her magnetic performance, we immediately sought her out to sheepishly ask if we could keep her wig.
Roan’s marvelous debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, came out last September - just in time to fit into the window of eligibility for the 2025 Grammys, hint hint wink - and it finds the singer toying confidently with a persona inspired in part by drag performers. Flanked by a pink-clad band, she wasn’t about to pass up the opportunity to serve up an absolute look, complete with white makeup and a towering wig (bolstered by a wadded-up trash bag tucked inside, as well as an assortment of stubbed-out cigarette butts), which now sits comfortably atop a skull Cypress Hill left us.
It’s only appropriate that Roan would forever alter the Tiny Desk. Because, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, this is a stunning set: Performing five songs from Midwest Princess, Roan worked through songs of youthful heartache (“Casual”), queer liberation (“Pink Pony Club”), mournful alienation (“California”) and two decidedly different forms of chaotic seduction (“Picture You,” “Red Wine Supernova”). In every mood and every song, she’s utterly commanding - witty and whip-smart, vocally assured and charismatic beyond words.
She didn’t just leave her wig; she left a mark.
SET LIST
“Casual”
“Pink Pony Club”
“Picture You”
“California”
“Red Wine Supernova”
MUSICIANS
Chappell Roan: lead vocals
Eliza Petrosyan: guitar
Lucy Ritter: drums
Valeria Falcon: bass
Sarah Hinez: keys
Danica Pinner: cello
Mia Pfirrman: vocals
Emily Lenck: violin
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Stephen Thompson
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Technical Director: Neil Tevault
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Zayrha Rodriguez
Audio Engineer: Carleigh Strange
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Elizabeth Gillis
Tiny Desk Team: Maia Stern, Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#tinydesk #nprmusic #chappellroan

[@saramandura]

Many will not understand this historical event

[@udsnoentienden]

It’ll be referenced in stan history forever for sure.

[@rachelmarlett2771]

amen

[@jenni8032]

It's like 1920s meets 2020s.

[@tanyasharadamba1264]

Pretty sure every Lunachicks fan understands 💖💖💖💖💖

[@marsjade-rr6sv]

I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AFTER THIS AHJHGSK

[@rauldeju4638]

the lipstick on the teeth, the matching eyeshadows, the insane wig- she's one of the most "committed to the visuals" gen z artists out there!!!!!!!

[@sirchessic]

Her videos are amazing. Super high concept and at the same time goofy. What an artist.

[@razzman2987]

😂😂😂

[@poindexterorozco]

I love her bc she's not trying to be "pretty." She's succeeding at being art.

[@pedrocruz4409]

There is no way you can try to make gen z sound cool in any way

[@staydreaminbeatz]

So Gimmicks are your thing gotcha

[@Steelpen]

I am 51. Took my daughter to see Olivia Rodrigo with absolutely zero knowledge of her opener, Chappelle Roan. And now I can’t stop listening and just found this and was blown away again. She will be headlining arenas very soon. Now, back to my 80’s music where I belong.

[@o3w3ooc63]

listen to her new song! I feel like its her best and very nostalgic

[@garlandgrace321]

You sound like a great dad

[@timenianeznaesh]

Wow gramps u like her huh?

[@Steelpen]

@@timenianeznaesh😘

[@cryptochrome3090]

You belong here too! It’s great to find new artists

[@erinh.1236]

I feel like I’m experiencing what Tswift fans do when they listen her and I’m shaking omg

[@camryn5709]

I think loving the artist as a person as well as their music adds so much dimension to being a fan 🥲

[@Fucorii]

So real! As a swiftie and Chappell Roan fan

[@biancabriggs]

This is SO accurate. After the first song, I was like "Ooooohhhhh! *This* is what my daughter feels when she listens to a Taylor Swift song." I had never heard of Chappell Roan until this Tiny Desk. She's gained a new huge fan!!

[@Sassy_Princess]

Swifty here. Her song Coffee hits me in the feels every time💖🫠😔

[@melanyflint1993]

Right

[@EurydiceAllAlong]

I cannot wait for the day Chappell gets to be a guest judge on Drag Race

[@momomo0805]

i want SGUMG to be the lip sync for your life song!!!

[@gabriellealainaruiz608]

@@momomo0805this is exactly how i envisioned it the first time i heard it 😭

[@jackiecozzie4803]

soooo many good lipsync choices too!!! Hot to go or pink pony club come to mind especially

[@li2386]

​@@jackiecozzie4803HOT TO GO WOULD EATTTTT

[@xCloudbox]

I think her and Maddy Morphosis look similar! Something about their eyes and smile.

[@percyjackson52]

Hello everyone! I did the makeup for this. thank you so much for the love. I’m so happy you guys love it

[@brittgonz]

Beautiful work! I’m in awe!

[@britneyanddiannebeals-gigu7225]

You are AMAZING seriously!! What did you use for the white foundation? It’s incredible!

[@misosaltee]

I adore the clown vibe eye makeup on the guitarist directly behind the vocalist 😻

[@queerkyra2684]

Looked you up on Insta you’re incredibly talented 🙌

[@Jacob-wt8kq]

werkkkkk

[@unexplainedbeef]

i will never get over the "i heard you like magic? i got a wand and a rabbit!" line. Like that is such a clever joke how did she think of that 😭

[@bxby_jala5313]

I don’t get it??? Pls explain 😭

[@claireredfieldgfie]

@@bxby_jala5313wand and rabbit are two popular styles of vibrators 😭😭

[@AmyAberrant]

OMG I JUST GOT IT ???

[@unexplainedbeef]

@@AmyAberrant HEHE ITS A SILLY DOUBLE SIDED LYRIC

[@billieonare1]

@@claireredfieldgfieOH-😭

[@m00nrac00n]

Her art really resonates with me. She combines LGBT-Themes, Drag, those warm Midwestern Vocal Stylings and just colorful catchy production. Really so out there, theatrical and vibrant. Raw and unfiltered lyrics just round it out perfectly to me.

[@driveslow111]

PERFECT description.

[@doublefeature]

plus the 80s and early 00s influence.

[@alexkenley1]

nailed it

[@wrockinmaddie]

the cigarette in the wig...... nobody is doing it like Her

[@dixiech1ck]

Giving Amy Winehouse vibes. . .

[@Nunurbusinessp]

I literally came here just to give credit to the cig in the hair ❤ it’s everything

[@lasagnahog7695]

There's two to start off!

[@pizzanachos101]

no one said "cig in a wig" :(

[@wrockinmaddie]

@@pizzanachos101 cigarette in the wigarette

[@oopsgirl44]

I genuinely love how batshit and unhinged she's getting

[@poindexterorozco]

Closest thing to 2011 Gaga we have 😊

[@oopsgirl44]

@@poindexterorozco sooo trueee ahh 🥰

[@mallorykrumrei7338]

drag really brings out her confidence you can tell 🥹💞 i’m so proud of her

[@paleggett1897]

🫸🏽❤️🫷🏾

[@hannah_harpist]

im seeing her in may and im fkn seething every time i see a concert clip

[@user-bj5zs2tj8g]

I'm old, I'm straight, I'm male, and Chappell Roan is still somehow ruling my world.

[@The_Mad_End]

Same. I turn 50 next week, and I’m so hyped for her show I’m going to in June.

[@JennyAmos]

slay

[@nob6023]

real

[@kr9807]

Straight female in my late 40s and same!

[@jones4051]

Same here, brother

[@oknupa]

This was my intro to Chappell Roan and I will never be the same

[@halodeer]

Welcome friend :D

[@starknit]

this was my cultural reset

[@crubip2976]

For real, me too and her music immediately feels like an old friend

[@Emily-gx6dd]

SAME 2 min in and I was CHANGED

[@katiehoward5116]

Same. My mind is completely blown.

[@OBecs]

The person who gasped when she announced Pink Pony Club? I hear you. You are so valid

[@lizjizify]

Me if I was there

[@sarahbotsch-mcguinn1113]

like, me too girl

[@jackfrost2903]

I thought that was Chappell herself gasping before announcing it?

[@David-hj6en]

that wasnt someone gasping. A mic wouldnt have picked that up, definitely her taking a deep breath

[@Karnevale]

​@@David-hj6en get better headphones nerd, multiple gasps were heard when she announced picture this.

[@jamiegoodson3365]

the backup singer is FIERCE

[@ananyasahay]

totally !! I love her

[@hsfbhfsbfsb]

shes on spotify under Mia Pfirrman

[@jessiepare8043]

Came here looking for more of these comments. She was amazing

[@BlakeSilva]

period!!!

[@foxmfilms]

her breath control is insane! she can be dramatic and theatric and it never bleeds into her vocal performance

[@oliviaburd3]

I kept thinking about the lipstick on the teeth which almost looked like a faux lipstick teeth mouth guard. Whatever it was, she sang like it was nothing!

[@chrisocchietti5051]

The live versions of these songs are SIGNIFICANTLY better than the recorded versions - the vocals, the arrangements, the strings.

[@rudyr9524]

Right! Her voice really shines here

[@meowmaster6723]

I really hope they get a live version on spotify!!

[@miasmith6835]

10000% agree

[@lasagnahog7695]

Oh my god yes. I prefer live studio recordings like this to begin with but it doesn't suit everyone. It really ratchets up my love for an artist when they perform live so well.

[@GuyunZhongli-ow4ti]

pink pony club sounds better in here its insane

[@LazySchmaisey]

She is bringing back the camp that is being a popstar and I am so very much here for it.

[@anitapricecheck9554]

much needed

[@elixtirr2611]

I agree! Gaga used to be camp but....now she has achieved mainstream popstar fame. Roan brings new, fresh energy to the scene.

[@gabriellemcintosh9390]

she’s gonna get a grammy nom for best new artists i can feel it

[@raynacarraway440]

Unfortunately I don't think she'll be up for Midwest Princess next year since Dan Nigro was nominated/won for producing her and Olivia's songs this past Grammys, but if she doesn't win the first time she is properly nominated I'm gonna riot 😤

[@RA-ud2cx]

No the cutoff date for eligibility last year was Sept 15, 2023 and the album was released the following week. The album would be a part of consideration for next year’s awards. Any songs released prior to the album can be reconsidered for the eligibility period in which the album was released.

[@raynacarraway440]

@@RA-ud2cx Omg really?! That's fantastic news, thank you for correcting me!! She's got a best new artist nom in the bag then 😄

[@TheRealESKATEAgent]

She’s gonna win that award! 💯

[@marsjade-rr6sv]

no like i NEED THIS 2 HAPPEN🤩 like i will riot and also come back too this vid and BAWL if she wins with how far she's come since Pink Ponk Club 🥺and this album if she WINS @@raynacarraway440

[@robbiesmoonmusic]

I like how she only dresses like “Chappell” when she performs. In interviews she dresses without any of the glam. It makes this feel less like a persona for the sake of virality and marketing and more like a genuine passion project, an art piece just like for a drag queen.

[@Nerd502]

We gotta shoutout the backup singer, Mia Pfirrman! HOLY COW! She was not PLAYING!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@clowndaughter]

SAVE ME CHAPPELL ROAN TINY DESK

[@greyscale13.]

REAL

[@wynn6240]

WE HAVE BEEN SAVED

[@0rangeZest]

SAVE ME

[@melisverycool888]

my thoughts exactly

[@bubblez__z]

real

[@chocokat97]

Her voice really shines when she’s not running all over stage. She also gives me a similar excitement to watching lady Gaga rise to stardom. It’s exciting to have a pop girl like this

[@applemnster6309]

Couldn’t agree more. I disliked watching her concert performances she did last year, but this is really very special.

[@christibradford8499]

This is pop?? Omg…feels like the white version of soul, to me. 🤣🤣 I never liked pop because it feels so darn vapid. Maybe I get to listen more…cause this is beautiful music! So real. Honest. I feel like she is me. 🤣💕🥺🙏🏾

[@sophiasusana7803]

Yes pop gets such a bad rep but it doesn’t deserve it

[@VEGAS-NERVE]

@@christibradford8499most "pop" that gets overplayed on the radio is just one type of pop. Pop music can actually be really good and doesn’t need to sound watered down

[@BrynnaLayne]

@@VEGAS-NERVE I think when artists get to write things that they're actually excited and passionate about, pop music can be great. Stuff made to be overplayed on the radio is usually lame and feels shallow

[@alstroemeria3403]

i love popstars who can sing and write at the same time like UGH

[@camille.4301]

ME TOO

[@GleekOff]

I’m obsessed with this rendition of Red Wine Supernova. Her vocals are insane and the album production hides that a bit compared to this live set

[@graciegalahad9258]

She’s Gen Z Cindy Lauper and I LOVE HER FOR IT. SHE’S SUCH AN ICON!!!

[@ReemadreeMonzur]

that’s so true!!!! she’s also like unhinged dolly parton?????

[@robotubetwob]

Little Bette Midler thrown in there too.

[@AvaNightingale]

She's a far better singer than Cindy but yes I can see her being this iconic!

[@Oomfstar]

More like Lady Gaga!

[@jrojala]

I see her more as a gen z take on Ivy from the cramps

[@Sasasayayaya]

Theres literally no other artist that makes me cry out of purely being excited for their wins the way she does. So glad shes getting her flowers

[@samnelius]

literally i got emotional before i even watched the video :') she's going places and it's sooo deserved!!!

[@raissasuwardhono]

yes omg!

[@holysmokephotography3146]

I also cried 🫠

[@Oscar-nb3to]

The tears did not stop this whole performance. 😭🥹🫶🏼🎉

[@jeffgorrie]

Felt this comment in my soul 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@rebeccakilpatrick651]

My adult kid just saw Chappell's show in Seattle...I came home to share this Tiny Desk concert, and they said, "MOM! That's who I went to see last month! Isn't she amazing!" YES, this band is amazing. Thank you Chappell Roan and band. I am one of your biggest fans and I am 59!

[@k53ss22]

55 & just found her. so happy! she somehow gives same vibes of our 90s female lilith fair heroes

[@robnykulaik7337]

58 male heavy metal fan here. I love this talented group of beautiful ladies but Chappell is outstanding!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤🌹

[@employee5002]

So few people are age are able to still enjoy new music (as opposed to most, whose entire musical universe is limited to getting a nostalgia pleasure out of listening to the same music they were enjoying back in their high school or college days).

[@SA300]

70 and rock on Chappell and Cat Stevens.

[@JsRf13]

my sister passed away in January this year. it hurts stumbling onto these videos and thinking "I know she'll love this! I'll share it with her", only to be reminded that she can no longer receive it. Chappell has such an amazing style + character and her music is absolutely lovely; it reminds me of the special woman my sister was, so full of love, character, and killer style to boot. thank you for sharing your gift with the world Chappell.

[@hannahedwards8724]

Thank you for sharing that memory with us! I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@jennavesper9562]

Hugs

[@ICantHaveNiceThings]

I lost my sister too. I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

[@hollyfreya4]

sing this at the top of your lungs for her 🌸 you can still share songs with her, she’s part of you x

[@newshinything]

Unfortunately I know that feeling. 🖤

[@sophie2000ish]

I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THESE

[@letsalllovelein]

RIGHT???? GOD I FEEL LIKE SUCH A PROUD COUSIN RN

[@Oomfstar]

Our new lady Gaga ❤

[@letsalllovelein]

@@Oomfstar Both of them are irreplaceable!!

[@RockoBonilla]

@@letsallloveleinyou are related to her?

[@aidarkhusainov8985]

That’s what tiny desk is for: to see and hear artist for the first time and fall in love on the spot

[@stevekinde8663]

It worked I can't stop watching. Wish it was longer.

[@anyacarter3077]

exactly! saw clips circulating on Instagram, had to watch the whole thing and now she's all I've been listening to for a week. phenomenal voice

[@mr.gummybean]

pink pony club is the modern day girls just wanna have fun by cyndi lauper

[@tegan6554]

The band having matching outfits and makeup is so so cute. I love that you can tell they're having fun

[@emilyanderson6214]

Millennial mom here. My 3 year doesn’t like the music I listen to but I was playing this and my daughter stopped to watch and listen. She asked me, “Who is that princess?” Just letting you know that that’s the highest compliment coming from my kid. Glad to have finally found music I can enjoy with my daughter. 💖

[@bunneepawzz]

that is so sweet omg

[@marielasalinas5491]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OliviD]

she has taste 😘🤌

[@webgirl]

Show her Stevie Nicks!!!

[@lokithesly]

That's great!!

[@stevehilliard1495]

🤩 I am a old man that had no clue what to expect and I am so blown away by the entire ensemble and the talent of these musicians

[@L0veepanicc]

Love this comment😭💛

[@Cam-gu5rk]

you have fantastic taste sir!! welcome to the club💕

[@tobis2387]

this is adorable lol her music is amazing

[@graciemyerschalfant5055]

Love you Steve!!!

[@user-jb1ks4do5q]

Dude, me too! I stumbled onto this and all I can say is WoW

[@shilohduran5846]

as much as ill miss the $30 concert tickets and being front row to see chappell. im glad shes finally getting the recognition she deserves

[@m00nrac00n]

Insane vocal control on the quieter tones. And raw emotions in the belting. So fun.

[@caroraino]

Even with such an outlandish and campy aesthetic, she is SO authentic and talented. Queen is getting the recognition she deserves!!!

[@amylewis5830]

Yes!!!!

[@jimmysams4058]

Violin taking the electric guitar part... Fire!

[@Emily-gx6dd]

Which song? This is my first time hearing her

[@jimmysams4058]

Pink Pony Club. Checkout the music video for that, it's fun!

[@MelissaCardenas]

The belting in red wine supernova cured me

[@JennaLoomar]

Genuinely this is one of the most incredible performances I’ve ever seen. Her concept, the commitment to the bit, the drag queen of it all, the arrangements, HER VOICE?!??? This is high art

[@shay195]

I don't remember watching a tiny desk performance that got as much love from the staff and audience present as this one did. It's such a joy to witness her growth and all the love she is receiving.

[@MightyTimYoung]

Gotta tell you, lots of tiny desk shows i just pass over but this one, well, I'm glad I stuck around.

[@iammealj]

I’m sure they had all the number one fans, family fiends of the all the band members there that could fit there. She said it was her Super Bowl. That says a lot! I’m already checking more of them out

[@tordre1]

Their excitement brings even more joy. Check out Lizzo's TDC too. People were so into it and it was super fun to see.

[@Eisley12]

@@tordre1Used to love Lizzo, but after being revealed as a terrible person by dozens of people, I can’t support her anymore.

[@WybornD40]

The upcoming one will be Soul Glo- first hardcore punk band they've ever had here, the energy from the crowd is crazyyyy but that's expected for a band of that genre- they get the credit for the first ever tiny desk push-pit lol

[@letsalllovelein]

Starting off with casual is the best introduction that I could fathom.

[@MeloniousThunk]

When she dropped the Casual video (which is a masterpiece), KZbin served it to me in “suggested for you” and I’ve been obsessed with her ever since. She’s an astounding talent and it’s been so heartwarming to see her talent be rewarded again and again this last year. Go Chappel!🎉

[@reaganrinehart861]

why does every tiny desk make me cry they just look like they're having so much fun

[@caity8904]

Never heard of her before but im sitting here with constant goosebumps. Her voice is so gripping, has me hanging onto every word.

[@quinndarr8943]

Chappel is literally one of my favorite singers ever, but honestly I came down here to say that the violinist NAILED pink pony club. The amount of talent in this room is astounding

[@katiek2798]

Talented band! The pure girl power at the end of Red Wine Supernova gave me chills! (Edited to correct the name of the dang song! 🤦🏻‍♀️😅)

[@Oomfstar]

SAME

[@leahscrivs]

@@katiek2798Champagne Supernova, ah yes my fav song by Oasis but I also like Red Wine Supernova by Chappell Roan too!! 😅💜

[@katiek2798]

@@leahscrivs 😳😅🤪🤦🏻‍♀️ Thanks

[@JamesBlonde95]

If NPR ever did vinyls of their tiny desk concerts, I would definitely get this one, and every other one 😅

[@bannermain4192]

They did Mac Miller. I hope to see others

[@Running4Daze]

Is it possible to upvote this comment times a 1000. NPR definitely should put performances like this on vinyl. Would absolutely 👍 purchase it. Would also love to have The Smile’s performance on vinyl. Best of Tiny Desk series-talk about a great item for fundraising season: come on NPR, make it happen NPR!! Gonna post this separately so hopefully idea will get even more traction:)

[@Ren_zilla-dh8uz]

dodie put hers out on spotify and i've been praying for a vinyl ever since lol.

[@bluelightalarm]

This one and the Florence one!

[@paisleydaisy9259]

Came for the campy make-up out of curiosity…stayed for AH-mazing music. Wow, did not expect that!

[@GuyunZhongli-ow4ti]

My friend introduced me to her, its not the type of music i usually tune into but shes growing on me because I need more singers to showcase their vocals, Ive enough of whispering girlies 😭

[@ckallaher]

I got a little weepy at the end of Red Wine Supernova, I don’t know why. The joy her band takes in playing these songs with her shows that she’s not only a great songwriter, singer and performer but a great bandleader as well, which is genuinely heartwarming to see.

[@zooh8017]

Me too, I’ve never heard of her before this but for some reason I burst out crying in the last bit of that song. There’s something so joyous and genuine about this whole tiny desk and it speaks to me straight through the screen. Definitely going to listen to her frequently after this

[@TheNinjapancake14]

I saw this comment thinking no way it could make someone this emotional. And here I am at the end with tears in my eyes. The joy is oozing out of them

[@ttro5606]

Her drummer Lucy is having such a blast the whole time

[@ashleyviquez5240]

i thought it was just me!!!!!

[@lasagnahog7695]

I loved when she broke character and laughed in the middle of the song. Super duper infectious.

[@sofiazas3610]

she did it right there, out on the desk!

[@AshleyJayneArt]

Deck, not desk. 🙂

[@briellec7173]

@@AshleyJayneArtit’s a joke - “tiny desk concert”

[@adriannnaable]

That would have been so smart if she'd changed the lyrics for this show

[@sofiazas3610]

😭thank you ​@@briellec7173

[@sofiazas3610]

​@@adriannnaable YES I WAS REALLY WAITING FOR IT

[@rizumu1]

I never want to go back to life before Chappell Roan

[@igasulkowska625]

her singing style with occasional yodels and vocal breaks is so interesting and refreshing!!! such an underrated artist

[@kadinelindsayart]

This is the first time I’ve ever heart of this artist….but this is exactly what I want to see from musicians….BRING BACK CAMP

[@TerriBingham]

I agree. I've never seen this band before and I'm thunderstruck!

[@dixiech1ck]

Same

[@frecklesnrain3232]

0:14 casual 5:00 pink pony club 10:03 picture you 14:09 band introduction 15:05 california 19:30 red wine supernova

[@michelle1291]

Tysm

[@gjimenahernandez1001]

Kink is My karma? :(

[@ashology3813]

Thank u!! ❤

[@myiscoh]

thank you!!!

[@katieklepper1705]

Thank you!!!

[@Syd_uhnnee]

This is a prime of example of why I love love love women (&npr tiny desk) so so so so much 😭❤️

[@luc3527]

UGH I KNOW RIGHT! women are just amazing, and tiny desk gets all my fave ones

[@barakito]

gosh same women are awesome. dont get me wrong, men are cool too, but i love women

[@86beesinatrenchcoat]

Chappell's vocals are phenomenal, but i need to point out that Lucy the drummer has a super pretty smile & it was fun watching her jam out in the background 😍

[@Oscar-nb3to]

She is so cute and has such great energy! 💖

[@starknit]

she's so cute 🥲

[@whosalltuna]

performing california here must have been such a full circle moment for chappell... i'm so glad she overcame all the obstacles that she's faced, look at how far she's come 😭 a person as talented as she is and with a personality like hers couldn't not be a star, the universe just knew!

[@xyxytxv]

Right??? It's so majestic to see how amazing and talented she is!!! I'm so proud of her 🥺🫶🏻

[@ccap3211]

I know imagine having to give up on your dream after being dropped by your label and moving back with your parents in your hometown and working in a drive thru bc you’re broke. That wasn’t even that long ago, I think it was the middle of the pandemic. I’m glad she moved back to LA and decided to give it another shot.

[@Alex-zk5xc]

dude i remember when she dropped it, she was so sad on her insta stories. it’s crazy to see her now, i knew she would overcome it: she’s SO talented

[@poindexterorozco]

The flip phone bit at 9:45 has me rolling with laughter 😂😂

[@christibradford8499]

Same! 🤣🤣🤣 Like…was she replying to a text, looking at lyrics or what? Looool

[@christibradford8499]

She could definitely do something comedic. Super gifted!

[@marsjade-rr6sv]

so Chappell and I LOVE IT like singers that can not only sing but PERFORM like miss girl better get at least nominated for a Grammy omg TINY DESK BETTER HAVE PREDICTED IT RN PLS

[@Nunurbusinessp]

Soon as I saw it I said “I know that flip phone is as old as her” 😂 I lived for it

[@jessicamartin3382]

I haven't gotten chills like this from a live performance in a while. She has such a light and and effervescent voice like classic country folk female singers and the energy is so fun and free. Obsessed.

[@faitharooo]

I want this live version of Red Wine Supernova on Spotify!! The power behind her voice doesn't shine as well as it does here. She's so amazing!

[@sarareadsslowly]

that's MY midwest princess!!!!

[@pointlessNYC]

I don’t know if people understand how important having an artist this raw and real is. I wish there were more artists willing to be flawed and open.

[@robineras477]

A subtle make up look. Love her. Very natural

[@nikkglover7866]

Rewinding that last ‘I don’t care that you’re a Stoner’ for the 30000th time. ⏪⏪⏪

[@jommar123]

The obvious aesthetic references to Cindy Lauper, Nina Hagen, Dolly Parton, etc., with a little touch of Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, and even Courtney Love. I didn't know her until today. Now I love her.

[@parkersweet4357]

Seeing some Robert Palmer too.

[@001Miko100]

Oooo, yes on the Courtney Love! So true!

[@kendallama]

yes!! i’ve been waiting to see someone else say there’s a touch of alanis!!!

[@sksnfl0401]

And some Kate Bush too

[@sugartab]

12:53 is genuinely one of the most vocally impressive things i've ever seen on tiny desk

[@mmrr831]

I was gonna say the same thing!! The control is so impressive & gorgeous!

[@delphinewartelle3105]

it's like a yodeling chest voice into head voice??? Like what???

[@gloria_loves_bats]

YESS!!! I love these parts. If you haven't already, you should check out caroline polachek. she also does really cool yodeling and vocal breaks mixed into pop. polacheck is a trained opera singer and uses her voice in really unique ways for pop. I saw her live and it was AMAZING

[@delphinewartelle3105]

@@gloria_loves_batsLOVE Caroline Polachek 😍 Saw her live and she was a-MA-zing!

[@achilles5443]

i actually was dead at how smooth those notes were, it’s like a siren song

[@nikitashaitan9984]

Finally the world sees Chappell It’s been like 3 years of me showing her to my circle and now she’s blowing up

[@Mattyrodney]

Same. Our hard work is paying off.

[@RandyMacLeodon]

Why didn't you tell the rest of us! ;-)

[@RP-ws8fl]

I'm doing my part 🫡

[@Sjmm21]

I saw the thumbnail and I HAD to see what this was about. Never heard of this artist before but her voice is so cool! She’s so different without trying to be different if that makes sense.

[@normalizenatalie]

when she took photos of everyone and immediately went into the next song 😭

[@creaksinthefloor]

chappell roan & muna tiny desks are the best tiny desks to ever tiny desk

[@mattkennedy1203]

🥲🥲

[@maxwellwarlick672]

Hobo Johnson would like a word 😋

[@gromplin]

Throw Erykah Badu in there and we’re cooking

[@christibradford8499]

And Yebba. 🥺

[@breemaxfield5466]

REAAALLLLL

[@avaspencer7368]

Her range is crazy

[@lilylilyilyyy]

ive been a "picture you" fan from day 1, but this particular cover was sooo haunting and gorgeous, brought it to a whole new dimension for me.

[@emyyyxx]

yes!!! beautifully haunting is the exactly description i was thinking too

[@reyettac847]

Chappell is an absolute star in this, but can we talk about the charisma of her DRUMMER? 😳

[@angelicavelez199]

in love with her fr

[@ananyasahay]

couldn't take my eyes off

[@Emily-gx6dd]

SAMEEE

[@vegahay]

she was amazing!

[@adrienneo8874]

im actually obsessed

[@mssnwndrlnd]

I don't think I've ever heard the tiny desk audience cheer so loud

[@stewheelie7874]

You just have to love young people, so much energy and passion. Looks like they are having a bunch of fun, especially last song.

[@unclebilliamtube]

Every so often, I come across a performance that should be lauded and shared and talked about for the rest of time......I believe this is one of those performances.......

[@shanewolfgangschmidt3687]

She is making Springfield Missouri proud

[@marinara5815]

i grew up there ???? didn’t realize she was from so close by huh

[@melissajohnson4170]

@@marinara5815 Willard Missouri to be exact!!!

[@shanewolfgangschmidt3687]

@@marinara5815 watch her "hot to go" video

[@amanday3103]

She’s making all of Missouri proud :)

[@melissajohnson4170]

@@amanday3103 she sure is!! My daughter and I are hoping she can get a Grammy nod!!!

[@emmyyyyyyyyyyyy]

She is everything to me....... my mother, my guiding light, who I turn to in times of trouble...

[@iwouldgiveyouthemoon_]

the only person to ever exist fr

[@msbeliever8]

never forgiving myself for getting into her so late that she literally announced a concert IN MY TOWN (which no one ever comes to) and it’s sold out 💔💔💔 everyone going better give her amazing energy so she wants to come back or i’ll cry 😭

[@10hm18]

Maybe someone will resell tickets?

[@msbeliever8]

@@10hm18 i cant afford 300$ reseller tickets 😒

[@ceciliaparadise8468]

I cannot remember the last time I heard someone sound just as good live as they did on their album, if not better. Chappell literally blew me AWAY. Her artistry and lyricism is so mesmerizing. Looking forward to seeing her go far.

[@Running4Daze]

good gosh so hoping someone/producer from SNL is watching this performance. She needs to b a guest ASAP!!

[@kali_95]

Her vocals are SOOOO good!! Go see her now while she is still playing small venues!! I saw her earlier this month and I have two more shows lined up this summer 😍

[@MelanieYourFace]

I saw her last year, she was AMAZING! and I’m seeing her again this summer ❤❤❤

[@kali_95]

@@MelanieYourFace Her live performances are just so good!! I saw her in Birmingham (center barricade 😳) and I am seeing two more headline shows this summer!!

[@felicityrose5279]

'Casual' has to be one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a very, very long time.

[@gtrguy5851]

65 year old dad here. So much good going on here. Great lyrics, instrumentation and connection with the band. She's mutifaceted, and it's nice to know this gig was just a fun, one off, campy thing and not representative of her usual down to earth stage or interview style. She's really great on her own, and comparisons to Lady Gaga or Cindy Lauper are neither necessary nor meaningful. Would love to take my adult kids to see her.

[@samanthainwood8488]

I believe you are mistaken in some of this haha

[@Bramz26.]

I can almost guarantee that everyone one there left a Chappell fan. Such amazing music and lyrics!

[@SpaceHCowboy]

Maybe. Doubt it though.

[@jiyu9277]

@@SpaceHCowboyThe majority of the comments show your doubt was unfounded thankfully

[@snapgab]

I certainly left this video as a fan! Never heard her before this.

[@johnblack1230]

Absolutely true!

[@Ren_zilla-dh8uz]

I absolutely did!!!!! :D

[@daniellen___8378]

This look is so Lil Poundcake coded I’m obsessed

[@ryankaiser3021]

That’s what I said! If Cyndi Lauper and Lil Poundcake had a baby

[@Ren_zilla-dh8uz]

i have never heard of Chappell Roan before this but let me tell you I RAN to spotify to start listening

[@alexjamed1141]

Seeing the whole band belting out the lyrics at the top of their lungs right at the end of this bought me so much joy. This was all fantastic

[@WadeShoe]

Dropped everything when I saw this posted

[@WadeShoe]

Also moved from Midwest to CA so when the full album dropped I was so quick to listen, and CA was a quick favorite for the relatability.

[@nixthrice]

@@WadeShoeI grew up in California and I cry errytime

[@greggyfree]

Seriously this is why I watch tiny desk other than bands I know. This is so amazing and for all those who aren't my bag, acts like this knock it so far out the park you're giddy.

[@Dessi1200]

hard agree, it’s an insanely underrated way to find new artists

[@ettymihai3709]

this is literally one of the best tiny desks i've seen. like so fun yet so good like the perfect blend of sounds with beautiful strings and the backing vocals were really pretty too. although most of chapell's songs are quite fun and upbeat her vocals throughout are incredible. she just has such a gorgeous voice that has such range and a beautiful tone. god she's everything and so was this performance and the band like the makeup and the outifts were the cherry on top

[@katiadavis7705]

literally goosebumps the whole time

[@emmettler]

this 80s prom marie antoinette look is perfection!!! and the band and backing vocals are perfect compliments to her tone/voice

[@audreyturla2716]

finally, they featured her!!! her songs are made to be explicit and raw, and it's so refreshing!

[@CrimsonAssassin5]

Red Wine Supernova sounds so much better live than on the recording. I hope they release the live version on Spotify

[@barakito]

changed the trajectory of my life actually

[@jamesbruenger-arreguin521]

I. Love. Being. Introduced. To. Artists. This. Way.

[@manikahemmerixh]

so glad she performed California that song is just so unbelievably beautiful

[@devondevers3879]

Why did I immediately start tearing up 🥲

[@spidermanthemiss]

Marie Antoinette of the trailer park ❤

[@debtank1]

Perfect ✨

[@Luaeria]

She lost one of her hair cigarettes in the very first song at the bridge. It was so impactful