Declan McKenna: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@franciscosalcido8951]

I swear NPR has some of the dopest audio engineers in the game right now.

[@martiniustollin]

Exactly what I was thinking. This is so crisp

[@SteveDave227]

It's so quiet in there, I love that you can hear some of the reverb around the office. these guys are amazing. have you seen their video about how they set up the mics for the tiny desk shows?

[@weikinger2626]

Credit belongs to Suraya Mohamed and Josh Rogosin.

[@mikersting1]

It's a sennheiser 416. Meant for dialogue.

[@bann13]

@@mikersting1thanks for spotting that out! And dang, it's a thousand bucks

[@jsuthart]

Brazil still blows my mind, what a great song. Isombard is like listening to early Phoenix and I am not mad at it at all. What a talent at just 18 years old.

[@Ryanbaggarly]

Jack Sutherland i can totally hear Pheonix now u say that

[@zaira_chowdhury]

He released Brazil (for the first time on youtube) when he was 15 so he must've written it when he was 14 or 15 years old. Amazing.

[@rtsors2272]

Phoenix is amazing!!

[@jsuthart]

@Path hahahah can confirm not mad at it. Cause I know you were wondering 🤣

[@herbiehill2215]

A living legend 😎 some songwriter awesome 😎

[@conorcoleman1743]

Has never made a bad song. What a man

[@jordanjewell]

Conor Coleman, next time you take the time to reply to my comment read it correctly, Bob Dylan was a young musician with a shaky voice and a guitar, sorta like Declan. I never said he resembles Dylan or sounds anything like him.

[@conorcoleman1743]

Jordan Jewell sorry man

[@yuchiaolin6547]

Conor Coleman 冖

[@nurialecea4088]

Conor Coleman he probably has but hasn't released it lol

[@Henry-lw6yw]

Howl

[@buckrodgers9789]

I love this kid. I liked how he messed up at the beginning, you can tell he is brilliant at guitar just a little nervous.

[@eden-q2u]

i just want to say that hes got beautiful eyelashes

[@Fisky-ww6ee]

ewa he doesn’t

[@carmen_rose_444]

Fisky Tv *is you blind? look at his luscious eyelashes!*

[@Fisky-ww6ee]

Carmen Gonzales yeh me no blind I’m englishhhhhh he don’t got long lashes :)

[@sofi465]

Fisky 2001 they’re pretty long for men tbh

[@abstentious12]

EXACTLY

[@Sam-pr6oe]

boyish charm levels: 100%

[@livieegee]

Sam Hoag he's a cutie

[@artistmjv]

agreed

[@ggguitar.]

Sam Hoag Declan's the best.

[@eveypeng]

Sam Hoag I keep binge watching all of his performances...this is unhealthy!!!!

[@SteppingStone445]

evey lol i do that every day 😄 in fact im doing it again right now 😝

[@sofi465]

is it just me or is Bethlehem SEVERELY underrated like it’s such a good song.

[@daraotl5187]

It do be me too

[@-lucarym756]

I could die to it

[@sofi465]

- lucarym Me too honey. Me too.

[@swiftiesquirrel1989]

Literally one of the best songs

[@Christina_Hira]

Shiroooo 😢

[@raeraeofsunshine]

is it just me or is he adorable

[@artistmjv]

yah he's cute as heck

[@shannenlibres2365]

Nope, not just you! :))

[@cocokelly8990]

he's adorable

[@ghostie7790]

Tara Westerlund I want him as my son. And I'm only 5 years over him.

[@hailey8961]

Tara Westerlund bro he's adorable I love him so much like I wanna marry him

[@TreavorUnion]

I love his voice. And the cute mess-up on Brazil.

[@micaelaelena5579]

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[@masonshappley122]

You can tell how much he loves playing and how genuine he is through his music. Yeah his voice isn't perfect and it cracks sometimes but I think that just shows how hard he plays

[@josyley4210]

Mason Shappley I actually really like his kind of voice. I like the way it cracks. Am i the only one?lmfao

[@loz7994]

Josy Ley noo I'm the same I love it

[@jaredking7540]

Josy Ley you would like car seat headrest then

[@EllaDerpy]

Josy Ley i actually love it.

[@rianaofilada2714]

I think the voice cracks are part of his charm

[@isabela8854]

00:00 Bethlehem 3:58 Brazil 7:58 isombard

[@unknownusername8718]

Isabela Teixeira he should’ve done why do you feel so down :(

[@juanvidals3988]

Isabela thank you❤️❤️

[@sebastiangonzalez5522]

Wrong isombard starts on 7:55

[@tash3745]

great profile pic 👍🥰

[@boixgenius]

@@unknownusername8718 this came out a few months before he released that song

[@fridahanslepkellen2546]

i want to hug him so bad

[@TimSenna]

Isombard is actually genius, had no idea it could work acoustically

[@weyheyjackie]

His falsetto was imperfectly perfect. Love love love this video. What a great singer/song writer! Inspiring, truly.

[@DelScully]

he has the most unique voice, i'm in love with it!

[@weyheyjackie]

DelScully I am too, for sure!

[@BritishRulez]

wey hey jackie that boyish charm could break anyone

[@tomiguz4]

Ok this has been out for TWO YEARS and I just find it now

[@rachelcai4643]

*tHis onEs cAllED braZiL* oml what a timid boy

[@Askarcher]

Isn’t he precious? :)

[@mel3004]

Very moving to see this young man's passion for his music.

[@FirstnameLastname-ld3dl]

memphisblues mimi why?

[@mel3004]

@David Arrieta Because when someone has passion for their music they've usually put a lot of themselves into that music.

[@sophierobinson6063]

I watched this 4 times a day everyday

[@jeg3317]

same im screeming

[@ianw8479]

Whyd you stop

[@Agustina-mr1oe]

Sophie Robinson more

[@finoc6203]

Sophie Robinson same bro

[@joslynsladky7806]

same tho

[@GnarlyCharly]

If you don't like the acoustic versions definitely still check out his normal stuff, soooooo good

[@DelScully]

his acoustic versions are the best.. sometimes you forget he has such an amazing voice, so young too!

[@TJPennella]

Voice reminds me of Luke Pritchard of The Kooks

[@juniwilliams]

TakeAGnarBar I prefer the studio version

[@tp1835]

I prefer the LIVE version

[@GeNTusXE]

I prefer both versions

[@iamhistorygeek]

Love his acoustic versions. You can hear the heart and soul he has.

[@ConMcKenn]

Nice name

[@StarMintaka]

Connor McKenna Nice surname in particular

[@augustconnors5093]

Nice first name

[@DeclanMorgan.]

Connor McKenna I know right?

[@declantoomey1844]

@@DeclanMorgan. for real

[@laceyharless5203]

I love this comment thread

[@conorcoleman1743]

the acoustic version of Bethlehem is even better than the original love it

[@conorcoleman1743]

And isombard

[@vlushairlines]

falsetto fucks the game up on bethlehem

[@LiamMcFarlandtapioca]

Don't disrespect Bethlehem this way

[@colin3749]

this kid reminds me of me when I was eighteen... I didn't have the balls to sing like him... but I played my guitar and was absent of thought or somehow not aware... just in a moment. it's a very freeing experience...

[@AslanLeo]

He reminds me of myself too. Just the way he sings and plays guitar uninhibited, the way he messes up, the political topics of his songs - it reminds me of how I perform and the music I make. Anyway, your comment really stuck out to me because I was just thinking of how odd it was that watching him reminded me of myself. Also, I'm really glad you were able to have that freeing experience. Hopefully, you're still able to have that in your life now.

[@camcmacam]

I love how he's got the little child-sized water bottle. definitely going places though

[@vascanj]

THEaco909 😂

[@alexmalpass8526]

This aged really well, no joke haha

[@orkidramekaj8779]

Aged extremely well, gg

[@TheOtherSun]

He sounds good especially for being only 18. Jesus

[@thatmg]

TheOtherSun 18??? he looks like 13 or something

[@jazzm.2120]

ikr

[@TheKabukiO]

TheOtherSun he's 17

[@elnr]

nope, he's 18

[@granthamilton6979]

eleanorosada wrong he's 5

[@minnie0105]

He sounds exactly the same as his songs he recorded. that’s talent and he doesn’t need autotune

[@sarahbarou1963]

people really been sleeping on declan. He’s changed so much since this and he just keeps getting better.

[@marzbar479]

i agree

[@melodyseraydarian8259]

A talent.

[@user-bq4xk2yh6i]

YOU ARE FUCKING EVERYWHERE

[@azucena5032]

Sameer and my favorite is period From Steven universe

[@notsilvi]

imagine being 18 and writing these LYRICS holy heck

[@alishasimmonsmusic]

crying because his music and his voice is so good

[@williammelvin]

if my boy is writing and performing song like Brazil by the time he's 18, I'd be one proud pa I tell ya.

[@moho7779]

williammelvin he wrote it when he was 15 aswell

[@nandihlengwa7334]

This has to be my favourite NPR ever. His voice is just extraordinary. His voice is also soothing and it sounds genuine.

[@jakegetscake4672]

This last month of been trying to get of heroin, as hard as it's been this channel has made it that much easier. my first NPR video I watched was the T-pain one thinking it would be a disaster and I was wrong. Now I'm hooked I've found so many amazing artist from this channel thank you so much for helping me with this hard time I'm going through

[@jiyu9277]

jakegetscake how are you doing now

[@KatieMeehan]

❤️

[@chelsrothery778]

I hope you're doing well man

[@caroline-he9vw]

best wishes to You man ❤️

[@thenew30303]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@strwilliam]

I read an article yesterday about the next best artists to watch in 2017. And Declan was listed. So thank you NPR for already being ahead of the curve, (as usual). He is awesome. Thanks

[@vcoveth]

* messes up???? * "shit" * little chuckle * OMFG MA HEART

[@hutao5730]

covetness thanks for your Declan baby playlist.

[@hutao5730]

covetness thanks for your Declan baby playlist.

[@mljsexyasf2033]

4:07 for this gold

[@theelectricape6609]

What a dude with that guitar!

[@jacobgrim8090]

Some good acoustics there, damn I wish I could play half that good.

[@randall6383]

Jacob Grim same tbh

[@robbyfowler2286]

Y'all must be pretty darn bad then

[@chefbovary]

Robby Fowler his musical ear much better than most artists these days and he is dancing around the fret and if you still think he is bad at this you must be jimi hendrix or something

[@chefbovary]

@Ewan Gibb yes though he is pretty young he's gonna give us some great songs i guess

[@andreamarie7352]

He was strumming so hard I thought he was gonna break his wrist

[@AlexC-ql2lb]

my stans are WACK or the guitar strings haha

[@mikejoyce9620]

bruh i’ve burned my nails off strumming slower

[@breannaboudinot1406]

I didn't know that I could love the acoustic version of Brazil so much! He's such a talented boy and I am very excited to see how far he goes with his music,

[@bobbob24able]

Damn, this is the best tiny desk I've seen in a while. It's pretty rare for me to see a TDC where I pick up my guitar and start learning the songs, but I feel like I HAVE to learn to play his songs. Kickass.

[@brianpancoast6143]

This young man will be a legend....and 40 years from now they'll be playing back this early raw performance

[@josephnovak1315]

I'm getting a serious Bob Dylan vibe in the second song "Brazil"

[@360wnr]

Especially the 'he talks like an angel' part, the accents are extremely Dylan-esque

[@makenaw2713]

He loves bob Dylan

[@justinmebes476]

joseph novak “vibe”

[@MichaelSienkiewicz]

Vampire Weekend influence too

[@naomitiefenbrunn2857]

I once listened to this song in the living room and my dad asked me if it's Bob Dylan

[@dominiqueeden]

Can’t believe he was only 18 here. I mean I can because look at that baby face BUT the depth of emotion he was able to bring to these songs is so mature.

[@Arahsure]

Agreed..there's a sincerity well beyond his years here. Brilliant.

[@AlexMuccino]

Someone NEEDS to get Mac demarco on tiny desk, that'd be my favorite one of all time.

[@vfalconim]

Alex Muccino Fuck yeah, Mac fucking DeMarco!

[@maggiemaecrawley5939]

Alex Muccino yesss mac would be phenomenal

[@olivier2787]

Alex Muccino mac would be too fucking good,

[@elysegiedeman456]

Alex Muccino Mac Dem is my mannnn

[@Corduroyclown]

Alex Muccino he'd fit in so well! WE NEED THIS

[@finnfan33]

He has strains of the Kinks, the Kooks, the Beatles, and Bowie. What brilliance!

[@pillsburydoughh7491]

That little "thank you" was so cute. Edit: actually, everything about this is cute.

[@DelScully]

such a timeless unique voice!!!

[@sophiecontreras1393]

love how he’s just jamming out while singing

[@nutty422]

Sophie Contreras but he isn’t? These are songs off his albums

[@Home-u6g]

@@nutty422 That's not what he mean

[@ehmednauman.]

This is my favorite tiny desk concert.

[@beaniz2245]

maybe Hippocampus next please?

[@josyley4210]

Bea Niz I abousoutly love hippo campus and yes i agree on that they should be next

[@duckiea9098]

YES YES YES

[@harrietjenkins4115]

OMG YES PLEASE!! LOVE FROM AUSTRALIA 💖💖🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@zusveldkamp6800]

OMG YES

[@yesyes9859]

Aww yiss

[@v6200man]

First acoustic time for Isombard - that's well mastered for a trciky tune - you have guts Decal and I love your style

[@sophborr]

Declan: * is unsure about how isombard will turn out acoustically * Isombard: am I a joke to you?

[@vmc626]

This is the best version of isombard, it just has the perfect vocals and emotion. I'm so sad it isnt on Spotify

[@robertcornwell9510]

This kid is a mix between Paul McCarthy, Brian Wilson, and David Bowie. He is so amazingly talented. How does he write such lyrics at such a young age.

[@Facepalm710]

Love how he wore some music festival wrist bands to this.

[@nazarenaperalta3]

how does one have so much raw talent ? like his voice is beautiful and sounds exactly like the recording, no autotune or anything either. his guitar playing is lovely and his dang songwriting is brilliant aghhhh he deserves the world.

[@evienarraway2673]

My love for Declan keeps getting bigger and bigger

[@sarahsheffer5129]

isombard is so beautiful acoustic. had chills the whole time. i absolutely love declan

[@Ottawarocket]

Amazingly talented young songwriter

[@ximenatorres3966]

3:58 I don't know what I like the most: Declan playing “Brazil” in acoustic or “All my demons are greeting me as a friend” by Aurora in the background.

[@kinetanaidoo9905]

He was busking in Cambridge when I last saw and heard him, and the name stuck with me. Insane to suddenly see him on tiny desk!!!

[@do_yohomework]

Watching musicians who are truly in love with their craft always gives me chills, across all types of genres

[@harleymckinley1181]

declan really went from cute indie boy to david bowie’s resurrection

[@douglasharrington1250]

Don’t do that, don’t compare them please. Thanks.

[@fc3117]

i’ve never been more offended in my life

[@glassonion1172]

They mean style wise just to clarify

[@fc3117]

@@glassonion1172 hahaha in what way can this guys style be similar to bowies. stop it, stop it now x

[@chloedaso5913]

@@fc3117 have you listened to his newer music? Or watched his live performances or music videos?

[@RainbowRomeo]

I fell in love with him when he opened up for The Head and the Heart in Austin, TX!

[@austinv5909]

Yesssss. As soon as he came up on stage in a jumpsuit I knew the guy was a legend.

[@jdominoes6191]

Kendra Rowell I was gonna go :( was it amazing?

[@katy-sq3hy]

so is nobody gonna mention how beautiful his eyelashes are or...

[@itmesneha]

i am so in awe of his guitar skills...and vocal skills and writing and like wow.

[@allij7884]

This blew my mind when I was a sophomore in high school, and it's still blowing my mind as I sit at my first job as a radio producer. Truly grateful for music like this.

[@sophierobinson6063]

FINALLY FREAKING LOVE DECLAN #VOTEFORDECLAN

[@sophiam5147]

Sophie Robinson just got a shirt that says that!

[@kaddy4644]

I went through a toxic relationship and depression and before that I played the guitar and sang at least two hours a day . When depression started I stopped playing Bering numb for like 3 years. I got myself up out of that depression and that relationship and healing for the past 4 month and this video motivated me to go back to my guitar playing god Declan I am so thankful I got tears in my eyes. Thank you a thousand times

[@kijetesantakaluSokete]

that desk is so lucky to meet all my favourite artists/bands

[@user-kt1kb7rm7o]

Yes Declan, you guys need to check this young soul out if you haven't. He just doesn't stop. Much love NPR.

[@sc9604]

Rarely click on videos so fast

[@freya.q]

i love that his songs live always sound exactly the same as they do in the recorded versions, it proves his talent and also makes fans trust him in that that's what he actually sounds like and not a fake voice. love dec 💖💖

[@evienarraway2673]

I've loved him for months anyway but I can't stop binge watching all his interviews and live performances I seen him live in Manchester and oh my gosh best night of my life ❤️

[@amonovlog]

I love this live performance of Declan so much! NPR tiny desk is like Tinder for people enjoying good authentic music ... I found so many great bands and artists through it.

[@ChrisB8711]

Hes pretty good, got a funky style. Not my cup of tea but can still appreciate his skills

[@BoredPanda69420]

Wtf how isn't Declan McKenna your cup of tea

[@AlunSamuelDavies]

Because people have different tastes in music?

[@ΝτίναΗλιάδη-ζ3ο]

Thank you for listening!!

[@swisscheese1-d8y]

You’re valid my friend!

[@rorywilliams549]

The sound engineers deserve the credit , this mix is beautiful , captured every note and string - Bravo

[@mymysanchez3301]

The way he said "This one's called Brazil." 😭😍🙌

[@vascanj]

Just a testament to Declan's talent...I was watching this and was mesmerized. By the time it was over I was genuinely surprised, I was waiting for and wanting another song! I kept saying "One more song! One more song!" as the credits rolled.

[@mariselasalazar3352]

His guitar skills will always impress me

[@ornellapagnone8884]

how can be a human being this talented

[@Tata_Chat2000]

New fan of Declan's music, I'm only now discovering this à coussin session and gosh I love even more his cracky voice. That's charm at his best. And I just LOVED this accoustic Bethlehem. Really I'm just so happy to discover à sincere artist like we don't really see as much anymore.🫶

[@alexrogers1246]

he’s so tiny here

[@BB7News]

Oh baby a triple !!

[@Faiththegemini]

hey thats pretty good

[@weikinger2626]

Can we just appreciate for a moment, the range of incredible talent that Bob Boilen and his team put on display on this channel? Amazing work, NPR.

[@RideAlongside]

Havent heard anything about hin yet, but like a bit of what im hearing. Sounds like he may have some familiar influences, such as Phoenix.

[@BB7News]

Ride Alongside he came out on conan

[@ggguitar.]

alex perez What do you mean?

[@shroom.doom.]

I'm literally crying. His voice, writing, playing, and person is absolutely beautiful. I love this boy sm💞

[@whits672]

Fantastic! So glad Declan finally got his shine!!

[@stvltiloqvent]

How did I miss this video?? Jesus. I love this kid's stuff and NPR Tiny Desk both. This is like a godsend to me :D

[@jaguarenduda]

I love how his voice cracks, he inspires me to sing confidently and imperfectly

[@aliceag9228]

He’s so so talented. Favourite artist

[@m.b.29]

How has it been 5yrs since this came out..? Still shocked by his talent

[@sorrayagonzales9454]

I have listen to this tiny desk so many times and every time I am amazed of how he can have such complex lyrics while having a catchy sound behind it. He writes about some serious stuff for someone his age and it’s so memorizing.

[@marymary1779]

isombard acoustic was so good. he should do it more

[@dep.presso]

He seems so humble and kindhearted....love him so much

[@jamesd.5301]

Sounds like mclovin from suberbad

[@Lorcsss]

lmaaoo

[@GeorgeAdams123]

well i cant listen to this without laughing my ass off now

[@rjmari]

chicka chicka yea he does

[@MrSpawnofglory]

I was thinking the same thing

[@j-dawg9893]

Kodaline-Ready

[@ludismodismo]

this sounds so genuine! i simply can't believe he's 18, oh my god. so, so, so talented.

[@nadia2216]

I love when his voice cracks omfg what an angel.

[@amanzamura]

you have a harry styles pfp and are commenting in a declan mckenna video. you, my friend, have very good music taste :D

[@nadia2216]

@@amanzamura well thank u very much my dear friend :)

[@lisalee1557]

i love how i can listen to any of his songs and love them

[@alexandradurham2176]

Brazil was easily one of Declan’s best songs ever written