dodie: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton | January 10, 2023
On many levels, this breathtaking Tiny Desk from dodie felt like the ultimate cathartic release. The English singer and her band arrived after more than a year and a half of planning and COVID-related delays; and, this was the final performance we had behind the desk in 2022, capping our long-awaited return to the building after more than two years of pandemic disruption. A lot of us who were lucky enough to see it in person were pretty teary-eyed by the end.
But it was also a release because the music and the way dodie and her band pulled it off were both so magical. Bassist Jillian McKenna is a dodie fan from Canada who joined the band just for this performance after answering a callout on Instagram. The three backup singers are friends who flew in from Los Angeles; the string section was a mix of dodie’s touring band and DC-based artists and fans of Orla Gartland can see her move from piano to guitar and floor tom during the set. dodie herself, who played everything from piano and clarinet to ukulele, and the rest of the band flew in from England solely for the Tiny Desk, arriving on Saturday and flying back Monday not long after playing.
Together, they filled the NPR Music office with songs that radiated with love and life, perfectly recreating the playful, kaleidoscopic spirit of dodie’s 2021 debut album Build a Problem and last year’s Hot Mess EP. Strikingly melodic, whimsical and wistful, dodie’s deep reflections on trauma, letting go and moving on were the perfect close to a year when it felt like we could finally exhale and come together again in song.
SET LIST
“Hot Mess”
“Special Girl”
“When”
“Lonely Bones”
MUSICIANS
dodie: vocals, piano, clarinet, ukulele, guitar
Orla Gartland: piano, guitar, floor tom, vocals
Ross Craib: drums
Jillian McKenna: bass, vocals
Nick Monopoli: viola
Katt Newlon: cello
Elena Abad: violin
Nataly Merezhuk: second violin
Jules Brave: backing vocals
Gaba: backing vocals
Anthony Gargiula: backing vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Robin Hilton, Bob Boilen
Director: Maia Stern
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Maia Stern, Kara Frame, Pierre Kattar, Sofia Seidel
Audio Assistant: Hannah Copeland
Production Assistant: Jill Britton
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Marissa Lorusso, Hazel Cills, Ashley Pointer, Teresa Xie, Joshua Bryant
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#dodie #tinydesk #nprmusic
0:00 Hot Mess
3:12 Special Girl
6:52 When
12:00 Lonely Bones

[@nprmusic]

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[@aresaurelian]

1:1. It is just perfect. Love it.

[@travisminneapolis]

15:00 just gives me the chills

[@doddleoddle]

Best day of my life lol Miss u all at NPR!!! I am so so grateful to have played a Tiny Desk!!! Thank you for having me!! 🖤

[@nickgomez41]

Wonderful! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@VoodooGypsy]

So happy for you. What a pleasant surprise to see you on tiny desk.

[@hailstorm1701]

so happy for you dodie, well deserved!!!🖤

[@dmdmarty]

Beautiful voice for a beautiful artist. NPR introduces me to yet another one to watch.

[@gianandrelubin]

Amazing! so beautiful :)

[@peachvamps]

going from watching dodie in her bedroom at her parents house to this... wow

[@doddleoddle]

😭😭😭😭

[@potato.pancake]

LITERALLY AHHHHH

[@potato.pancake]

it’s so magical to have followed an artist for so long that it feels like you grew up with them. i’m pretty young so dodie is the only artist i’ve followed for a long time and it’s so cool to watch how her music has developed alongside me and managed to continuously capture my emotions and experiences even as ive matured. her music is just so so special to me :)) (coming up on 7?? years of listening to her music now, so wild 💙)

[@raheldoege5520]

Same I’m crying ❤

[@VeganOfJoy]

Same 😭😭❤️

[@emilyrosesparkes8123]

Quick shout out to the incredible backing singers performing with dodie ! Their voices blend so beautifully

[@Maria-ir7gh]

exactly what i thought !

[@malayapress3205]

yes yes yes yes yes

[@jojofandango7344]

sooooooo beautiful

[@Emma-Maze]

they're so awesomeeee

[@victoriahernandez52]

Orla gartland has her own music and an incredible voice

[@alexandraroper98]

I’m so glad she finally got a tiny desk. The fact that this is someone’s first exposure to her somewhere makes me so happy. To hear her songs for the first time again would be magical.

[@museumofmusic9702]

It's my first time hearing her and I'm happy for me too 😁

[@ashtaylor4107]

Me too. What a fantastic intro it’s going to be for so many.

[@Honeydoyou]

Found her on KZbin in 2015, so good to see her fan base ever expanding

[@Catervarii]

Yes. I saw a few people in the comments saying this was their first time hearing her and that's makes me soo happy.

[@mentoldeluxe3083]

Yeah, happened to me! i rly like it and i have to say its one of my favorite tiny desk concerts due to the variety of instruments which arent as common in music nowadays. U can see how much thought and effort went into this tiny desk concert!!

[@Theo-mf4yv]

can we talk about orla holding down those claps on special girl???

[@nitra01]

almost terrified on behalf of her thats a tight beat

[@rowanmichaels]

One of the best parts about dodie's Tiny Desk is watching Orla make all the faces

[@thejesuschrist]

Loved this so gosh darn much!

[@onixtheone]

Same m’lord, same👍🏻

[@aerinoreiron]

DODIE JESUS CHRIST APPROVED

[@StayOnTarget.]

@Jesus is coming back calm down mate

[@elakefever214]

Real

[@paulshannon7303]

@@StayOnTarget. Yeah, but He is...Better research it...

[@Al-rw7fc]

Tiny desk: "and remember, the concept is minimalism!" Dodie: "sure sure gotcha" *brings the whole orchestra* Loved it anyway! I'm a huge fan and it was great to see everyone up there :)))

[@jespertobiassen9668]

And its kinda funny cause dodie is usually pretty minimalist

[@kiriou]

😀

[@JebHoge]

Seeing this in context of the new Justin Timberlake Tiny Desk 😅

[@augustinwinter333]

Her voice has gotten so much clearer and stronger. She's singing with so much ease. I'm so proud of you Dodie

[@theasmrguy6399]

what do you mean? How did she use to sing before?

[@dedemianmia9854]

YESS i noticed this and it makes me feel so empowered listening to her growth her music hits harder than ever

[@pedromagalhaes3821]

No one gonna talk about the crazy tonal and rhythmical consistency of the clapper in the second song? Seriously mesmerizing.

[@ellen1001]

she’s called orla gartland and has some incredible music!! if you enjoy funky rhythms the first song on her album is called things that i’ve learned and it’s written in 5/4 :’))

[@Cookie_Comment]

gotta love special girl :’)

[@amyisaway7800]

that's orla for you! her musicality is insane :)

[@Riachan93]

I absolutely adore how every single person in front of that camera so visibly loves what they do. Their smiles, their moves, them being in the moment and feeling the music with everything they've got. Thanks dodie for assembling such a joyful bunch of geniuses.

[@Graufuchs911]

seeing dodie and orla play some music together is just such a beautiful thing

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

It really is!

[@cashhcoww]

I was shocked to see Orla on the keys

[@lizziex7117]

Hehe just u wait for fizz

[@soundninja99]

Orla played guitar on her last tour I think

[@bardotbitch]

Ur in for a treat

[@reeehaw]

They really put their whole dodussy into this so beautiful

[@doddleoddle]

I rly did

[@veerle27]

@@doddleoddleHAHAHA THIS IS INSANE

[@mhilmyfauzi4523]

@@doddleoddle oh my god

[@Krjwzhr]

Not the dodussy 😭😭😭

[@Cookie_Comment]

@@Krjwzhr TvT

[@noonewouldpickthis]

Tiny Desk, you got me again. I watched out of curiosity, never having heard of the Dodie. If I am being honest, I clicked with a bit of 50-something cynicism. The lyrics, orchestration, talent and passion of the entire band drew me in immediately. They were incredibly well-rehearsed and crisp. Dodie’s lyrics were real, raw, expressive and vivid in how she paints a story. I am now a fan of Dodie, who knew? Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing this talented artist and her equally talented band to us.

[@snjert8406]

This makes me really happy. I wish you all the best times with dodie’s music!

[@timepanini]

One of us! One of us!

[@varena04]

"if i am being honest"? is that a dodie reference? hehe ;]

[@ScJ1309]

I'd never heard of Dodie before, but her music has had a profound effect on me. The lyrics and melody have struck a deep emotional chord with me, and I can't help but to think and feel that she understands me and my struggles in a way that no one else has. I'm so glad I came across this video and discovered this incredible musician. Thank you so much for making such powerful and relatable music; it means so much to me.

[@doddleoddle]

🖤

[@kappanova1302]

Welcome to the cult, bud. Jokes aside tho, dodie´s music has this incredibly personal feel to it, and you expressed that beautifully. The first song of hers I found was "Social dance", it´s a few years old by now but still has a special place in my heart

[@annahappen7036]

You should check out Ren too then. He's still doing things in his living room and busking but he's effen genius. They would make an epic collab if they haven't already

[@ScJ1309]

@@annahappen7036 Wow! I listened "Hi Ren" and it was an amazing experience, thanks for the recommendation!

[@arturofernandez4058]

Well good news then! Her channel has like 10 years of songs and demos

[@benc640]

Whoever does the sound on these is god-tier. Always so so good.

[@doddleoddle]

That’s the legend josh

[@euwp]

OMG ITS HER

[@als_pals]

@@doddleoddle another Josh has been added the doddleverse

[@nternetrat]

listening w noise cancelling bose headphones and levitating

[@benc640]

@@euwp eh?

[@wizard-lizard]

I feel like Dodie (with the help of her crew) is a really great composer, it's always surprising how she manages to keep the "I made this in my bedroom at 2:00 a.m." vibe, but when seeing it live, there's so many people involved in making that sound. It's something I haven't seen in a lot of other places!

[@macyskaggs3772]

honestly I bet she could compose an instrumental piece, like a string quartet piece. All she’d have to do is change is that instead of singing melody, an instrument would play it

[@kitkatkatecat5511]

@@macyskaggs3772she actually has an short instrumental song on her ep!

[@juliasutter6996]

shes got 2 instrumental interludes on her album Build A Problem! they are heavenlyy @@macyskaggs3772

[@Nooticus]

Absolutely

[@felity1773]

that's because everyone is playing very minimalistic! nobody wants to be the "main star". my band is like that too and it's honestly the most pleasant group of people i've ever had the honour to play with. lots of talented people, zero ego.

[@angigirl12]

ive been a fan of Dodie for,,, id wanna say coming up on 8/9 years now? and ever since i knew about the existence of tiny desk concerts ive wanted one from her so badly. shes such a phenomenal performer, i've been lucky enough to see her live multiple times, and even met her once, and she is truly one of the most amazing musicians to exist! every new album/single/ep is better and more amazing than the last, her ability to work with layering instruments and voices is insane and im so so so happy she finally got an opportunity to have a tiny desk concert !!!

[@easonpatterson2426]

Dido 😎. She’s awesome!

[@als_pals]

she deserves this and tiny desk is perfect for her vibe. I'm just so grateful for getting to watch them grow and bloom over the years 😭

[@testaccount100100]

Yes omg - it's so satisfying as a fan to know that I've been listening to her since she was doing short ukulele songs on KZbin!! This really makes me want to see her live :-)

[@jessicamyers9557]

Same!! I've been wanting a tiny desk concert form her for years, so so proud of her!!! How lucky to get to meet her!

[@zach.hanford]

Dodie's music is always this perfect blend of happiness and melancholy. Glimmers of sunlight peeking through the clouds on a rainy day.

[@cooldebt]

Very English ;)

[@JustinFarrelljpfsing]

Those VOCALISTS! Those strings! EVERYTHING IS PERFECT

[@goebelll]

I knew that was Jules ❤️❤️❤️

[@oppie3178]

Dodie’s progression has been INSANE this was beyond phenomenal. I have no words, only full body chills

[@kumquatmagoo]

This is why I love tiny desk - never heard of Dodie and what a great introduction. I'm a metalhead really but would happily eat my dinner to this again! Bravo, great sound.

[@emilyrooks]

I agree, TinY Desk is the best!! I’ve found so many wonderful artists I never would have come across and the experience is always stellar. I’ve never seen a band not at their best: they are always having so much fun, the artists plays a bit with the music and it feels soulful and unique, literally singing their hearts out for us. amazing every time

[@Cookie_Comment]

i remember years ago listening to dodie for the first time, and man has she come far ^v^ there’s lots of music coming your way ❤️

[@Honeydoyou]

I found her on KZbin in 2015. It’s so good to see her fan base ever expanding!

[@Michael-kp4bd]

She’s on quite a few really fun creative IRL game videos. I think Tom Scott might have run it? But also some other videos with friends that i recall being very entertaining. I’m blanking out, if anyone can remember the channel or series, plz recommend them! Because that’s where I first found her and then her music. She’s very funny in the casual puzzle/game vids!

[@Catervarii]

As a long time fan of Dodie, it's so good to see people hearing her for the first time ^-^ And this is such a great performance.

[@JackHoward]

Flawless

[@basicskellie]

It makes me so happy how she sounds EXACTLY like the original recordings. It must be a spiritual experience to be there and hear her and the chorus live

[@imthemay]

I’ve seen her live twice and it was MAGIC, scream cried the entire time. Loved every second

[@theasmrguy6399]

did she have a lisp before?

[@agneebags]

she was my first concert! magical

[@JoshuaSpafford]

I had never heard of Dodie before this. I'm shook to the bones with gratitude to have been led to this artist. I have this on repeat, every day listening to the magic - beautiful and bittersweet.Thank you Tiny Desk. And thank you Dodie and company. This parcel of art is for the ages.

[@AshleyBob]

My now-husband introduced me to Dodie pretty early into our now 8 year relationship, and it's been incredible to watch her grow and evolve and just be so in awe of her musical ability, her willingness to take risks with her chord progressions and harmonies, and to relate more than I'd like to admit to so many of her songs. If any artist ever deserved a tiny desk, she's definitely one of them, and I feel so glad we finally got to see it happen! PS, the audio engineer for this was absolutely incredible!

[@infoamuziek5785]

Still waiting for me to find a girl where I introduce Dodie to while sobbing in the car.

[@Nooticus]

Absolutely. The sound mix in this was lovely. Every moment sounded divine!

[@GlobalSoundConcerts]

🙏

[@b3ndavies]

@@GlobalSoundConcerts Josh you did a phenomenal job!! So balanced and well captured. Sounds fantastic

[@daisycaldwell004]

“when” will forever be my favourite of dodies songs, i relate to it so much and it makes me cry every time i listen to it. it’s amazing to see how much dodie and her voice have changed over the years but the sentiment still remains absolutely loved this!!!!!!!!

[@WadeShoe]

Def made me tear up in this performance.

[@scrooge9531]

1000% same

[@spottedstar1123]

same!! the original live recording in intertwined was already one of my faves and was incredibly beautiful, but the proper studio recording in the album just absolutely took my breath away

[@veerle27]

when is so🙏🙏

[@abijah]

every single arrangement is so intentional and immaculate. truly in awe.

[@doddleoddle]

😭🖤

[@doddleoddle]

Thank you!!!

[@patr5902]

Tiny desk often bring out the best of artists but this is truly something exceptional. Any chance of releasing this set as an EP? Vinyl???

[@RoomieOfficial]

Amazing

[@Cookie_Comment]

ROOMIE? :00

[@olivierpynoh7982]

The look between Ross and Katt at 13:41 melted my heart. It symbolizes all the sweetness and the tenderness in this band and in this music. Thank you dodie, and thanks to all the wonderful musicians playing and singing with you. I love them all.

[@Bob-nc5hz]

It's also super cute how all of them were smiling and singing during Lonely Bones, even the strings and drummers (nowhere near any mic), truly a song sung with loads of people.

[@surfingruinedmylife]

Who’s the fiddler in black?!

[@olivierpynoh7982]

@@surfingruinedmylifeat 11:08 dodie introduces the entire band, and you have it in the description of the video, so maybe you're talking about Elena Abad (left) or Nataly Merezhuk (right)?

[@kellyharrison8253]

When must’ve been released when I was 18-19 and I was so so sad and I felt that song in my bones. Now I’m 25 and living a life I never saw as possible for myself but still when I hear When I feel that girl inside me and I still cry for her. Dodies music is so powerful what a beautiful soul this made me so happy today

[@angelll_music]

AW

[@sinner272]

❤❤

[@Nooticus]

Truly so happy for you

[@MatthewGilbertOfficial]

I've always loved Dodie's ability to reimagine her music. This is a tremendously gorgeous treat!

[@user_user1337]

She is very talented

[@philbsmiling]

❤❤

[@emilyrooks]

Same, I love when an artist does that. It’s true artistry, and I agree it’s a treat to get to experience a song in a new way that sometimes I love just as much in its own way, if not more, than the original!

[@MatthewGilbertOfficial]

@@emilyrooks Oh totally!!! I find that I literally listen to Tiny Desk versions of songs in the car all the time because the studio tracks dont hit as hard haha

[@MatthewGilbertOfficial]

@@user_user1337 Agreed!!

[@kale4049]

Now it's gotta be Orla's turn! I love her solo music so much.

[@arsgmusic]

this Tiny Desk is one for the ages... everything is not only perfect, but the sum of it all became so much more than the already incredibly well performed parts. This has become one of my favorite Tiny Desks. can't forget to mention the sound.... OH, the sound of this! it's a dream to see people so dedicated to the craft of recording that matches and enhances the art. just lovely.

[@courtney_j]

The mix is SO. GOOD!

[@rebeccawhite1089]

I *adore* watching Orla perform in the background

[@Mac62671]

Never heard of this artist. Absolutely lovely

[@ClockworkDave]

KZbin doing good work there.

[@nternetrat]

@@ClockworkDave :)

[@orangedoti_3781]

00:00 Hot Mess 03:37 Special Girl 07:09 When 11:57 Lonely Bones

[@okaykatieokay]

+

[@caryntonh1037]

+

[@maleineperle1770]

Thank you!

[@DesireG756]

Thank you!

[@veerle27]

ur amazing

[@dreambrother80]

I never heard of her until today. I love her originality, musicianship, songwriting, and honest vocals. I will definitely dig into her catalogue more after witnessing this fine performance. Thanks for this, Tiny Desk 🙏🏽

[@Fortune090]

I envy you for being able to discover dodie for the first time! Aaahhh her music is wonderful!

[@hershey4079]

I’m so happy for you. Dodie was the best thing that happened to me and I’m so glad I had her with me growing up

[@courtneya5463]

she has a ton more songs on youtube than on spotify!

[@alvareo92]

"Honest" is something that really describes her and it's my favourite thing about her work. I am not usually a fan of indie-flavoured music because I can feel the affectation, but with Dodie I can feel the emotion instead

[@benitofni]

You’re in for a treat 🔥

[@eslesss]

Orla's clapping was my favorite thing from this performance.

[@iamaglutton]

ARE WE REALLY JUST GOING TO IGNORE ORLA GARTLAND PLAYING PIANO AND PERCUSSION??

[@MissWithers23]

Mind blown that I’ve come from watching dodie singing on her bed with a fairy light background to this….but then equally mind blown it’s taken this long. What a talent 🎉

[@AthenaIsabella]

Same here!! So happy for them!!! ❤

[@chasbodaniels1744]

It’s quite a jolt to think of the big leap she’s taken since those early KZbin days isn’t it? Lots of struggles in between of course!

[@doobydoba]

IKR? I felt so freaking emotional once lonely bones ended. so so happy for people to love and support her

[@alanabrown7077]

the song “When” will forever and always resonate with me. It’s truly such a beautiful work of art. It really encapsulates longing, nostalgia, and romanticizing life for me.

[@jh13a]

Dodie, Lizzy, and Jacob have all done Tiny Desk Concerts. I’m finally complete 😌

[@GleekOff]

Same

[@HermiaDieGoetterspeise]

the little look of love between the cellist and drummer is enough proof to me that in dodies band everyone is in fact in love with each other

[@layla.williams__]

I'm gonna NEED a time stamp on that

[@HermiaDieGoetterspeise]

@@layla.williams__ 13:40 :))

[@MConger07]

@@layla.williams__ 13:41

[@angellynn7104]

@@layla.williams__ 13:42 is what I believe they're talking about bc I noticed it too

[@user-cy9vd7rl4h]

"Anderson Paak has been dethroned as the best Tiny Desk." - My girlfriend's bold proclamation after watching this Shout-out to whoever writes the descriptions. They are always so thoughtful and well written.

[@doddleoddle]

SCREAM that’s mad Anderson paaks is my fave tiny desk

[@user-cy9vd7rl4h]

@@doddleoddle I think your music breaks the mold a bit, sounds really nice, and lyrically I think your songs speak to her as she is the sensitive love bird kind and had severe anxiety in her early twenties. I think connection can even dislodge the cool, rock solid rhythm of AP & Free Nationals from the top. We really love A Friday in the Life of Richard and Betty. It's a beautiful song. Thank you for your music Dodie. We love you!

[@joleaneproctor2661]

So incredibly happy for her, she's always deserved a bit more recognition

[@capoeirastronaut]

*lot more

[@everaced]

When they all sang together at the end I teared up. Never have I been so moved by camaraderie, so joyful and pure. That's all an artist could ever ask for, I think

[@nternetrat]

yes yes yes yes the ending was just .. a higher room of magical.

[@rhenny12]

I'm so glad this happened: i love Dodie and i love what Tiny Desk does for artists giving them the chance to perform in a quiet, intimate space. I really liked this set and I hope to see Dodie back in the future. Also, I'm hoping Orla makes it on her own too cause she's also brilliant!

[@ElliMauve]

Same! Especially the seeing Orla perform there solo bit :)

[@sludge06]

Orla is undeniable. She's the type to be a rocket ship one of these days.

[@melmusica]

love orla

[@whatcanidooo]

Literally my goal in life is to see Orla on tour, I just need her to get big enough to go to the US T.T I’ve seen her perform in three dodie concerts but never seen her perform her own songs >

[@sludge06]

@@whatcanidooo I'm with you! US Tours are expensive, so our best bet for now is her opening for someone bigger, which would be just fine 😎

[@impdis]

Dodie smoothly switching out the instruments they play is i think the smallest yet most effective flex ever

[@Commenter339]

i saw how many people were in the studio and I started crying. This is so beautiful. This is quality music. And so many people collaborated to make it. Humanity at it's best

[@limecable1278]

Being 17 and hearing When again since age 14- with dodie‘s on tiny desk- what a strange but amazing feeling.

[@khia]

currently listening to this at 2:28 am with the rain falling outside my window, and let me just say that dodie's voice pairs perfectly with the rain. absolutley adore this performance!

[@majesticcasual]

great way to start the day ❤

[@observantalien]

i was thinking the same thing :)

[@sergio2055]

I’m going to sleep. Wish you the best for tomorrow 😀

[@sp00ze31]

Yo... First time hearing Dodie. This arrangement is absolutely impeccable. So good!

[@Lucas-id3mu]

That high note in Hot Mess sends shivers down my spine she's just so amazing

[@estefania_001]

“when” has such a special place in my heart & never fails to make me cry. it is so special to have a song encapsulate so many big feelings of mine. dodie’s songwriting never ceases to amaze me.

[@julians4094]

can't stop thinking about how Jillian McKenna was a FAN and probably saved the day while also having the opportunity of a lifetime to play on this amazing tiny desk stage, that's so freaking cool. this performance definitely made me teary-eyed too more than once

[@doddleoddle]

Ugh indeed she saved the day!!! I adore her so much

[@julians4094]

@@doddleoddle wow thanks for being a legend lifting up your collaborators in the comments, what a rad thing to do

[@jillmckenna]

@@julians4094 it was the best day of my life :)

[@byebyecitybyebye]

get yourself someone who looks at you the way jillian looks at dodie bonus points if they're also a bass player and super cute

[@julians4094]

@@jillmckenna you were amazing! what a star!! :)

[@SmallBlogV8]

I actually gasped! How cool that she's on here. The funny thing is I think of her songs as being quite sparse and bare in their sound, yet clearly it takes 10 people to perform them in full!

[@nternetrat]

yes dodie always surrounded by a myriad of artists

[@meels9796]

dodie was literally my comfort youtuber during my early teens. Being able to watch her move into music in her early career on youtube to now after so many years seeing her pop up on my recommended ON TINY DESK! it makes my heart soooo warm and fuzzy! such a congrats to her its amazing seeing how far shes come in developing her sound as an artist.

[@suueylamar7750]

did not expect to cry that hard at that third song. First time taking the time to listen to this artist despite hearing nothing but good things about her for a while now! she gained a new listener today!

[@derwykynger]

Never clicked faster on anything! Edit: God she is such a beautiful dork, I couldn't love her or this performance any more I think! This is everything I ever could have wished for in a dodie tiny desk. Thanks for making this happen.

[@Chris_loves]

So happy she finally got her own desk

[@katintransit3237]

LOVE THIS so cool to see how far she’s come! (Also shout out to orla gartland in the band killing it, hope to see her in a tiny desk one day too!)

[@moremoredatabase5324]

me too! i would love to see orla in a tiny desk!

[@BrendonBurby-gv4jd]

Dodie I've loved your music since early KZbin days but man, gotta hand it to the audio engineers for squishing that many musicians in a small space with no feedback or muddiness. Awesome.

[@mahoganyflagpole6877]

Dodie is so aggressively delightful

[@NathanOhsure]

7:20 Oh god i remember 'when' first coming out and i was also not feeling very well and it was a blessing to feel like i was not alone. Heartbreakingly beautiful song!

[@gominuke]

ive discovered so many amazing artists thanks to tiny desk that are now some of my favorites and I’m so happy to think of how many people are going to discover dodie in the same exciting way 😭💕

[@elizaschultz9716]

dodie and her music holds such a special nostalgic place in my heart, absolutely loving all that she is creating still. been a massive fan for YEARS and her musical and lyric growth has been astounding. when has and will always be so special to me and beautiful. tears always for this beautiful piece.

[@elainajourney]

I CANNOT BELIEVE DODDIE MADE IT TO TINY DESK CONCERTS!!!! THIS IS AN AMAZING REALITY WE LIVE IN!!! WHY AM I SHOUTING?

[@arnoudh6203]

😂

[@h4ph4zrd]

it's incredible to see dodie play a tiny desk after loving her music for several years. to see her growth from back in the day to where she is now is nothing short of heartwarming. her music was a defining part of my teenage years, and now i'm in the middle of college wondering where the time went. i'm so proud to see her here and i can't wait to see where she goes next.

[@Ender-Beats]

I know that these concerts are meant to be short... But man, I need this to be at least an hour long!

[@startingfingerstyle]

Wow! Is that the BIGGEST Tiny Desk session ever???? Don't think I've ever seen 11 performers before. Dodie in great form, wonderful relaxed performance and I HAD spotted the wonderful Orla before she was introduced. Really enjoyed all of that, many thanks, well done!

[@YungParmesean]

Mother Falcon and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes had more I believe

[@startingfingerstyle]

@@YungParmesean Guess what..... just discovered a Tiny desk with 23 players! Mucca Pazza. Impressive!

[@lucymoon]

omggggg its here!!

[@EvilDoener666]

Gotta love it when the drummer builds a blanket fort around his kit.

[@0oooooo0]

I feel like Dodie has gathered a bunch of misfits and they have just have this beautiful soul bond. They're able to make a special blend of music that I've not heard elsewhere :)

[@RipBea]

Loved waking up to this! Need Orla for the next one!

[@nromagnola]

What an incredibly complete set, top to bottom. So happy when TD introduces me to musicians like this. Thank you!

[@easykrohn]

Wow! Just wow. Every one in this band is so perceptive of each other and still they all shine through individually. What a great performance!!❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Also such great songwriting by Dodie... but we all know that :)

[@stevenpam]

Hello, I'm 52. I didn't know dodie, now I like dodie. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

[@doobydoba]

To this day, I still cant control my tears anytime I hear When. Thanks NPR for having dodie

[@vibriivibrii]

dodie really is the perfect artist for a tiny desk

[@paulawegman8567]

as a long term fan, I saw the thumbnail, screemed, opened it full screen with a big smile and applaude like I was there. I so happy and proud of Dodie and the band, you are all amazing!!

[@TonyStedge]

I love the looks of all her supporting musicians. I think it's a reflection of Dodie's awesomeness to bring so many cool folks together

[@oliverhenkel376]

If there were no Tiny Desk Concerts they had to be invented for Dodie. Her music fits perfectly and the wonderful musicians: AWESOME!

[@thardsy]

I remember finding dodie in my teens and watching her youtube videos every day for comfort when I was living in a very toxic household - it makes me so emotional to see how far she's come and equally how far I've come myself from being that lonely teen, it honestly feels like we've grown together. I adore dodie with my whole heart and I'm so proud of her❤️

[@layla.williams__]

I feel exactly the same ♡

[@josmulder3060]

Radiating bass player, too awesome.

[@alliemosk168]

its been almost a decade of growing up with dodie, and I still cry everytime i hear her sing When

[@okaykatieokay]

you can literally hear dodie's smile during lonely bones

[@doddleoddle]

I was so happy 😭

[@CowgirlRobi]

her voice is so much more resonant than it used to be. it's wonderful to see the growth from her bedroom recordings. she is such a wonderful and unique musician

[@AbrahamAlexander]

This was a breath of fresh air. Like I got transferred to Narnia.

[@mediocreatbest9203]

absolutely phenomenal performance!!! if someday there is an Orla Gartland Tiny Desk Concert, my life will be complete

[@lauraspruce2023]

They are out of this world. They just keep getting better and better. This last EP is honestly one of my favourite works of music ever. I can't wait for what comes next. She's honestly so underrated!

[@angairbender]

I'll never get tired of watching dodie perform When 🥰

[@ulaff]

Oh oh neat it would be to see Orla Gartland get her own Tiny Desk visit 😭

[@notneveriass]

This is the best session i’ve seen in a while, everyone loving what they’re doing, makes me feel like live deserves to be lived

[@W4LT3Rego]

This is so beautiful, especially When is done so so beautifully. The lyrics are gut punching, I can't lie. The instrumental is very warm and somber, gives me a very Olafur Arnalds sense. I haven't listened to you much for the past couple of years admittedly, Dodie, but I'm glad to know you're still the talented wonder you're showcasing here.

[@sleepingcolours]

So unbelievably proud to finally see dodie play tiny desk. Her music was meant for this. Incredible. 🥺🖤

[@allesundmehr]

i‘ve been listening to her music since like 2015, it‘s So great to finally have a tiny desk

[@AnaArantesnoYouTube]

My favorite Tiny Desk, can’t wait to see Orla Gartland too!!! ❤