Florist: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@torontolarrivee7965]

This series is the go to place for bands that sounds like they're fighting back tears and sleep

[@Thugsinthekitchen]

clearly you haven't seen PWR BTTM'S tiny desk concert

[@petiegoodman4647]

True.. but Pwr Bttms, Sylvan Esso, St. Paul and the broken bones are the exception!!

[@Kingdagmarius]

Gucci Mane been there and done that!

[@gonzadiazsola]

Petie Goodman what about mr paak?

[@hannahtherese8681]

TorontoLarrivee I really wanna "like" your comment but there are 111 likes and I dont wanna ruin it. 😂

[@YarrBr0]

Tiny Desk Concerts for president

[@fernandoolmedo2558]

YarrBr0 well... Trump is planning to shut down NPR so...

[@zoefernandez5369]

Everyone in the comments making fun of them and saying "they're a white vegan whatever stereotype" shit are living a sad life if that's the first thing they feel the need to point out instead of how beautiful their music is, or how grounded and safe it makes you feel. Florist, you truly are the best. Thank you for making such pretty and nostalgic yet present melodies, they truly speak to me

[@friendship6668]

They really do make me feel safe.

[@samuelmarconett1979]

I see no comments saying that....

[@jesusmedina1816]

I like to rock out to them while coloring my book in my safe space.

[@nerolilaine9973]

Well put. They do make me feel safe

[@pollinseclectic8254]

I don't think there are lot of comments mocking the Florists, seems most people are moved by them, especially their sensitivity

[@contactkeithstack]

all these band members work together really well.

[@gordon920]

Unison

[@gregtn9724]

So, the first time I ever had Tom Ka Gai soup was in a cheap restaurant on a sad street in a freezing rain in Memphis. The menu was hand typed and photocopied, and the translations were beautifully inept. The description of the soup was a little short on ingredients, but promised that "the fragrant broth will make the guest weep silently." This video makes me think of that soup.

[@cherryellie]

I loved reading this, im reading it again

[@freetime7706]

So beautifully worded.

[@tracyloebner1313]

That was thoughtful and poetic.

[@johnedward8352]

I love Tom Ka soup. Did you turn this into a song? If you didn't, you should.

[@HotPepperGaming]

You ever just wanna hang out with someone and listen to them play music and then also have them give you glasses recommendations?

[@cometome255]

glasses of milk u monster!???

[@adders45]

and tips for hair & skin products

[@ekmekthefig]

Hot Pepper Gaming vernon!

[@jackcuddy4613]

Hot Pepper Gaming C c. C. X. Xx c. C. C. C. C.

[@noahm8390]

dude, hot pepper gaming are hipsters???

[@milpycafe6528]

I need to stop thinking I'm in love with people I'll never meet. Jeez.

[@Autumn171717]

No, go with that. powerful stuff. spread it around.

[@thaeasy]

Nancy Montgomery I absolutely love your answer to that

[@fegit9413]

perfect music for a tide commercial !!!!

[@idontevenlikemoney]

Ditto. Wanna start a club? Haha

[@idlesun1645]

Go ahead, you're a free elf

[@baxterperry9859]

NPR you are responsible for like 70% of my music tastes i swear, i appreciate these shows way too much! Keep them coming, they are my favourite thing about the internet.

[@mrsinn2642]

Same here. songs preformed here are in better than originals.

[@sarahcarr7021]

totally agree

[@bluesandroots2008]

Great comment! Same here!! Lots of love for the music.

[@boixgenius]

Baxter Perry me too. Well over half of the music I have downloaded on Spotify are from these NPR tiny desk sessions.

[@11219tt]

Baxter Perry I have an interesting question. Would you pay for this content if it was $10 per month? And you get the recording afterwards for you library?

[@waxcritic]

This music induces an unusual sense of nostalgia. If you close your eyes and listen you'll see grainy footage of old family vacations that may or may not have happened. Quiet, thoughtful, and mellow.

[@leuserafini]

for real

[@JonathanEtsa]

Tha k you so much.

[@cecillesaldavia3646]

took the words right out of my mouth

[@Ryan-di2kw]

This is like if you took the front bottoms and wrapped them up in a really soft blanket

[@0.-.0]

cute

[@jesuisjovana]

wow, nice description

[@fkoid7554]

y e s

[@kinnikkinnik]

00:05 "Vacation" 04:35 "Cool And Refreshing" 08:04 "1914"

[@very.happy.ben.]

thank you

[@GracieAnnie]

THE WAY THEY FLOWED PERFECTLY INTO THE NEXT SONG.... TALENT . I’m obsessed w this now

[@manolocorp]

You are right, that transition was really smooth and clever. 👌

[@tailtiu0]

this makes me want to go outside and eat grass

[@jessicab.2254]

Eoin Murray wet grass. hahaha the best comment.

[@FrozenfireXY]

Hahahaha nice one

[@chairmanMeovw]

Don't be so aggressive, you had a gr too much there...

[@GaryMillyz]

That killed me

[@itsdan4879]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA indeed.

[@ichabodcrane916]

"I don't know how to be what I wanted to be when I was five."- *likes video*

[@Stinkywinkle17]

i saw florist in the title and i was like "oh better like it then"

[@97Yaza79]

Best line, been years that it's stuck in my mind.

[@asunnyday3749]

Sameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@BERTTTification]

This band is very underrated

[@BERTTTification]

And please come over to London :)

[@Eilixander]

+Siph Système By who?

[@johnmcclane2768]

+Siph Système *Under-promoted. There's a different my friend ;)

[@CoconutsGlow]

+John McClane *difference* not different, my friend. There's a difference. (snicker)

[@Frichilsasta08]

i know this comment is a year old, but I saw em live a week ago...and it was great!

[@michaelamarkuskova5115]

The "Oh hey, you came!" at the end is so pure. I'd sit next to her on the bus.

[@5k33k]

Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the performers are: Emily Sprague - Guitar/Vocals Felix Walworth - Drums Rick Spataro - Bass/Keys Jonnie Baker - Guitar/Keys

[@rickspataro1647]

thanks! :)

[@rraaffkk107]

@@rickspataro1647 release a new song please 🙏🙏

[@cloudnoises774]

What kind of guitar is she playing?

[@rickspataro1647]

@@cloudnoises774early 1990s fender duo-sonic reissue with a pink hot rails pickup

[@emilykendall5192]

first song is like.. first warm days in april, when a warm rain finally coaxes green from the earth, and climbing green green trees, and visiting your grandparents, and eating pancakes that your dad makes for you on your birthday, and riding your bike to school, and through golf courses and the silver dandelions glow in the evening sun, and getting birthday cards from your aunt and learning to ride bikes in your driveway and picking flowers for your mom on mothers day.

[@matthewstanulet1441]

Guy in back: "I play drum in my band" "You mean drums?" "No, just one"

[@nathannealon9388]

so you make beat not beats?

[@miloknee6273]

Look at 6:10. That's a dude, dude.

[@pumathurman]

Matthew Stanulet not a guy

[@bby6551]

did you just assumed its gender?

[@stefanoblanca]

Well it does say "Felix" in the description.

[@pieg3951]

Great Job guys! I'm born on '77, I'm grow with Seattle music, Sonic Youth, and all the glorious artists of the 90's. And you take me back in my room, when I was young as you are now. Thank you for giving me back my emotions I had not felt in a long time. And don't care at who does not understand prose poetry. Ad maiora !

[@altheatoldme5003]

Sonic Youth was a NYC band.

[@terrencebucker]

@@altheatoldme5003 Yep. pie G grew up with (1) Seattle music, (2) Sonic Youth, and (3) all the glorious artists of the 90's.

[@audreymorrison3486]

therapy: expensive florist tiny desk concert: free

[@einnorw]

you guys should get frankie cosmo on the show

[@juliettec3614]

firegirk121 yes yes i was thinking tht

[@LaMasLatinaaa]

firegirk121 oh man, she's so deserving of her own episode

[@TheFourteenthWard]

they're all cute, and so is their music

[@JuliaRoshambo]

good 2 see u here and YES

[@apple-od8lh]

Still causes me to be emotional to this day

[@TheFdfilms]

I love this band. Emily has a beautiful and very personal way of singing.

[@iamjacksfakeband]

I love florist so much. Lyrics are both abstract and centered around themes of existence and mindfulness, with a very chill instrumentation to compliment it

[@tsopuaifa]

If this music would have existed when I was a kid my life would have been totally something else. Something good. Stunning.

[@maxattack]

it exists now, right? it can still be something stunning. go. do it.

[@mattcrawford156]

Justice for Barb

[@Zac124Roblox]

Matt Crawford I LEGIT JUST SAID "woah a cleaned up version of Barb" i'm crying

[@tailtiu0]

Matt Crawford ASJGFFTRT

[@frankieblack5206]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@drearysam]

Barb really got the shitty end of the stick

[@viniciuscomacento]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA best comment I've ever seen in a NPR vid

[@the_other_dude]

_Florist and the Machine_

[@matthewfuller5209]

Definitely influenced by Metallica.

[@alfonshomac]

I hear more Cannibal Corpse's. That third song sounds a lot like "I Cum Blood".

[@DudeAlex21]

cool and refreshing totally sounds like burzum

[@elliottgates4056]

are you stupid? literally Dragonforce is all these guys listen too. they opened for em last week

[@camcassidy4309]

are you for serious?? this is basically a death grips cover band

[@matthewfuller5209]

i know

[@mnl48chelsi]

Whenever life gets tough, i always watch this video and it gives me a warm peaceful delicate hug right into my soul

[@mistermatt157]

First I loved the reserved, intelligent sound, then I looked at my laptop and hated how narcissistic the musicians look, then I felt bitter and mean for having that reaction, then I felt depressed by how much I just want to hang out with cute rich musicians that sing songs about their beautiful sad cute lives, then I just shrugged and remembered that the ocean's gonna cover us all in a few decades anyway. Cool band

[@ska2ol]

Matt Gaffney tumblr, ladies and gentlemen

[@idontevenlikemoney]

Rich in experience and memories, definitely not money.

[@-........]

shut up

[@vexingblackswan3866]

Well said

[@snakelama]

second impulse was correct

[@cynicalnina]

I used to hide away and listen to her albums and just cry and I'd feel so much better and strong after, I just spent an hour trying to remember who she was and scrolling through NPR music so I would find this...I'm so happy

[@JotaJade]

[@EbeJay1]

Cozy, hiding away and listening to this

[@flaviusmakgabo9846]

I now come to NPR to get some really good music which I’ve made peace with the fact that not everyone will appreciate or understand. This is beautiful.

[@AcornFox]

I need that Fender. So bad.

[@AcornFox]

+Jose Rodriguez You da real MVP. Thanks!

[@Lalairu]

She also changed the pickups. There are di marzio hot rails. Sorry my English sucks a bit :9

[@ov_rcst7078]

Me too

[@micahchambers5096]

Dunno if its a mustang, duo sonic or musicman

[@blue98v6]

"Vacation" keeps hitting me with a wave of emotion for my relationships; both current and those that have slipped away over the years. This whole performance is excellent.

[@xPELICANx]

Emily! I bought some of her CDs before before Florist and always enjoyed her covers. She is such a wonderful human.

[@m00py1]

Saw these peeps at a house show in Charleston 3 years ago. Loved them!

[@vsml333]

I think this is one of the most introverted bands I have seen at Tiny Desk. Loved the band and the music 💜

[@taylort4165]

This whole concert really gave me a Perks of Being a Wallflower vibe. I love it!

[@tommiephoenix]

I never expected to see her here. I frikin love npr for this.

[@puffins_apothecary]

This set reminds me off all the good times of playing music with others. Just feeling the music and forgetting the world ❤

[@hoagy_ytfc]

This act is new to me - and I love this. Off to buy some Florist records now...

[@chipolmstead9220]

I can't even express how much I love real artists. Awesome sound. Thank you NPR!

[@MissKG.13]

Watching this 4 times got me through my menstrual cramps and I fell asleep. Thank you

[@saraupegui22]

This is just relaxing and cute. Reminds me of the time I failed my driving license. It was the first time I ever failed at something. I felt alone and sad. Now I'm feeling better.

[@vanessapermadi1325]

makes me want to heard it on the headphone while lay down in the grass, and then see a blue sky.. what a nice moment i guess

[@patricklyle4504]

The lyrics and music seem mature beyond the apparent years of these young people. It's not my typical style of music but it kept me listening and I guess that is the best compliment that I could give.

[@OhMyGodHeAdmitIt]

Such a lovely vibe they create in this room, felt so nice and delicate during "1914"

[@maxb.3384]

Reminds me of The Moldy Peaches

[@Frichilsasta08]

Sometimes freezing, sometimes warm. I don't know if I can love that anymore.

[@jessieelliott538]

this is just...the best. i love them so much. their music makes my soul feel lighter.

[@Mononoken]

I love everything about this. The awkwardness. The silence The music. The talking with instruments. Free transitions. I keep coming back

[@enehokta]

I never heard of them before vut I fell in love w this and the blue rubber duck on the keyboard

[@riotvann]

3:00 please tell me im not the only one who thinks the guy besides the singer looks like dan howell

[@marisolmontoya5855]

looool I thought the same. only reason why I checked the comments

[@edgydad6664]

holy crappu he does

[@cornstanley7515]

he looks like duncan (?) the guy from the day in the life in japan video like he is the spitting image

[@mayamagination]

It's insane!! They should form a band

[@heehoopeanut420]

I THOUGHT THE SAME THING

[@haiboriver]

Oh My..Pop is not dead and i feel i am back into those years of alternative in 90's...brilliant!

[@jgrds7324]

i've watched/listened to this at least a dozen times so far and it always gets to me as if i listened to this for the first time

[@zzjamie-is-over-partyzz]

not to be bias but they mix the instrumental of a calm family ride trip esc folk song with lyrics of looking back at it and probably rethinking their likings is just…(bombastic chef kiss)

[@itsamisa]

was listening to this in the shower crying my heart out because me and my mother have such a love and hate relation ship. mom can you hear me. mom. can you hear me? mom can you just listen? mom can you listen to the pain I have inside? can you just listen to the pain you have caused. we are very alike. you and I we are independent and such strong women. you taught me to stand my ground but, at the same time you scared me. you've shown me all the reasons why I want to escape. you shown me through the relationships you could not keep that you did not need them. but in our case I am the one relationship you have to keep. I am the one who was first born. the one who has to provide for our dear family. but why. why does it have to be that way? why couldn't you just stay with the men you had loved? then you wouldn't of had my brother and sister. if you were in my position you wouldn't be thinking of kids either. you probably would of never had me. you and I are alike you know that. why can't you show me the love you have for me like you did for the homeless? when I persistently asked you each morning. "hey mom can we spend time together?" to your silent responds. you on your phone while Im in the kitchen sipping tea quietly. you telling me you have to go out with friends while I watch my sister. me crying alone... because you were so glad at not being sad or upset. you gave me depression. something you have a hard time understanding. something I have to live with. something I never accepted because I do love myself. something I never want for my children but, who knows how I will be as a mother. like you? no. I hope not. I learned from you that I do not want to live in a little town working the same terrible job. the job that left you with dealing with a murder and being held at gun point. that is what I am working for. I am working for your safety even when I am far. I am looking at the future and holding it dearly because I dont want you to suffer any more. like I am suffering. you and I are alike .

[@woah2257]

Lol

[@김샤인-u3x]

They look so comfortable outside, but look so strong inside. Their songs are so peaceful and make me think everythings's going to be fine in the end

[@LeCCComte]

I just discovered the band few days ago, and i'm already in love. This is sooooo beautiful. Hope they play in France soon :)

[@johnny_thunder_3024]

7 years ago... this is crazy, Florist live you so much

[@naarvmaan]

I vote for this to be tiny desk performance of the year.

[@friendship6668]

+blaho yep

[@SophiaWilson]

vacation makes me feel so nostalgic for childhood, the first time i listened to it on spotify i put it on repeat and listened to it all night

[@riotshields0]

she's the cutest thing i ever seen

[@DudeInABlazer]

Saw these folks at a house show yesterday and they were just as good, it was a really refreshing experience :D

[@aisthehope]

I’m happy we are in the same era dear Florist

[@kylefletchers6366]

the way they transitioned into the next song was so beautiful omg

[@12luiguti]

this looks vegan

[@Amineemeen]

luis gutierrez hello, im vegan for the animals

[@carlosgallegos1265]

I don't like the moral superiority that some gain by being vegan, but it's true that the meat industry is both, tangibly and morally destructive. In my opinion, even though we can wash our hands by saying it's a matter of goverment and industry policies or by being vegan ourselves, it's just selfish to not think about it. So, if you just associate dressing different, or looking a certain way to have a reasonable thinking, I hope you could just change your mind, because that doesn't help anybody.

[@Amineemeen]

Carlos G. Well said! I just want to empower folks to speak up for animals because we are all against animal cruelty! Thanks for this 🙏

[@manny_ceja_91]

Im vegan and I approve of this comment!

[@Amineemeen]

@@manny_ceja_91 haha nice!

[@ThatPsychoUpstairs]

I've had Vacation in my head all week. It keeps me calm. Also, the tiny desk sounds exactly like the studio recording. Good nostalgia.

[@adamfitz22]

thank you NPR - they are amazing. great set.

[@why-ii3mp]

the lead singers voice is so calming and comforting to me. Their bittersweet voice and warm, soft guitar playing (and just all the instrumentals) is really helping with my anxiety at the moment

[@watwat79]

Such a great sound, and really moving lyrics. This is exactly why I subscribe to the NPR Music channel.

[@THEKIDZONTHEBLOK]

One of the best tiny desk concerts ever

[@abbywoodcock8493]

a new band to fall in love with and listen to all day !!!!!:)

[@clairslm]

I never get tired of this

[@MichaelWise16]

These songs remind me of good memories of my mom

[@Holly18th]

Her voice is so unadulterated and pure and childlike in a way i love it so much

[@DL-ty4cu]

such a warm bass tone.

[@AnaMartinez-vh7qm]

Omg their music style is so good, unique and the lirycs!! Luv them!! It's nice to hear so calming music

[@ajeje1996]

Another bullseye, NPR.. I've got a case of musically induced nostalgia.

[@zanderbutler8716]

exactly

[@garyives1218]

1.2 million views!!! Phenomenal! I still love this as much as when first hearing.

[@rapperatlas]

AMAZING

[@chillshark8241]

I love your stuff btw

[@rochellemakesmaps]

i'm in love. these lyrics. these beautiful people.

[@mcdom89]

Vacation is such an amazing song

[@kidd8k]

In love. It was like a crossroad through my memories.

[@matthewensign9683]

If you close...the door... The night could last... Forever...

[@nifohay1846]

This is so deep

[@iree4012]

Love that song

[@co20ca05]

Yeah i feel like they would do a great job with that one

[@matthewensign9683]

@@co20ca05 oh hey, I just watched some pilotredsun. Nice profile pic.

[@co20ca05]

@@matthewensign9683 thanks haha

[@GracieAnnie]

This is beautiful. Once again I love KZbin so much for these videos they make me feel so happy

[@leomorland]

they all cut their own hair

[@brittsade3713]

leo morland 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gethincowan9361]

Florist, you truly are the best.

[@PurpleElephantMusic]

I just realized its Felix and the other girl from told slant.... I knew she looked familiar. first eskimaux and now this too

[@friendship6668]

+Kevin Mccollum Thanks for the info :) Any other bands you could recommend?

[@roseopheliashepherd8379]

I come back to this video periodically to have my eardrums gently massaged

[@IKanTowtallySpel]

I don't really care if the band members have certain socio-political views, I'm just here to appreciate their music (which is very pleasing to the ears btw)

[@Anactofgod]

Vincent Mangano You're doing it right, man.

[@friendship6668]

I can't stop listening to them!!! Reminds me a little of Dear Nora. A little. They are soo good!

[@elliotthedeer644]

That lead singer is so gorgeous, my gay is showing

[@vivalt5290]

+Kevin Anderson fuck off

[@lolvsa]

same

[@rosibruder]

i know right cause same?! i think she actually has a gf (i saw it on her insta a few weeks/months ago) and ahh they r 2 cute

[@constanzap1302]

elodie whats her @? i cant find her!

[@rosibruder]

Constanza P ops sorry i totally didn’t notice you asked! its @mlesprg !!

[@alexisangulo9357]

I do not regret clicking on this. Thank you, NPR.

[@knybud6164]

i dream to someday make music this pure 🥺

[@swebb1155]

My new old favorite artist n 2024 ❤❤❤❤ thanx Npr

[@The10000lbGorilla]

Sounds like that vocalist listens to A LOT of Kimya Dawson.

[@spacelumps]

yeah like it sounds the same........

[@maxry1420]

that reminds me of Jeffrey Lewis

[@geetarbube]

The10000lbGorilla Yeah, I thought I had heard this song on the Juno soundtrack. VERY similar voice.

[@aletheiaverite]

i disagree

[@carolinaribeiro2328]

All these life is strange soundtrack-potential songs gives me life! ☺️