Girl Band - Lawman (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Girl Band performing "Lawman" live at Kex Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves. Recorded November 8, 2014.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen, Chris Somerville & Justin Wilmore
Director: Adam Knight
Editor: Jim Beckmann
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www.kexhostel.is
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[@scottmasson3039]

This is how you rock and roll. I worked at a guitar store in Michigan for three years, and we had literally the biggest effects pedal selection in the mid-West. I had to deal with thousands of people every week who thought they knew how to make avant-garde music, or other genre-specific music, just because they would buy the latest, greatest “status pedal” from some boutique company. They also thought that by owning pedals, they would magically be more cutting edge, and their music would improve. I see a lot of people on Girl Band videos talking about pedals. Pedals don’t make interesting music. Minds do. Girl Band are using the technology and pedals to accentuate and mangle cool musical ideas that are already happening on their instruments, before any pedals are even being incorporated. That’s talent. That’s the artistry. The effects are almost superfluous.

[@erlineandrews]

I was thinking as I was watching it that some people are going to say all they're doing is mashing pedals and playing simple chords and beats. But it takes creativity and talent to come up with those ideas in the first place, put them all together and then execute them as a band.

[@nightrider1398]

bro, girl band is killing it. I play a couple riffs on guitar, and i am not claiming to be a real bada** guitar player, but you, my friend, have nailed it. I can play enough low grade songs to appreciate everything that they have, and even more so, to appreciate the music they are bringing to the table recently. In this age it is amazing, and i love people like this with their own original tunes, especially ones that rock this hard. It is awesome, and I also am in Michigan. Hats off to you my friend and hats off to girl band!!!

[@gabrielapolloni7295]

Is one of the most pretentious comments ever, it’s noise man just enjoy it

[@scottmasson3039]

Gabriel Apolloni you missed the point of my comment. I’m saying that I do enjoy this band. I love this band. I was saying that I’ve met so many other “noise bands” and musicians out there who make noise, but it’s not good at all. They don’t know how to use the noise musically. This band actually orchestrates the noise, and it’s tastefully and masterfully done. Didn’t think it was that complicated, bro.

[@gabrielapolloni7295]

ScottMassonPublicTreatments ‘pedals don’t make great music, minds do’ do me a favour

[@versnellingspookie]

Some of the coolest guitar tones ever are achieved by this band right here

[@kaylons]

I agree

[@Airwaves1914]

the coolest band tones

[@sc13ntific]

Who in their right mind would dislike this. Girl Band is the best thing out in rock and roll right now.

[@clarkem2212]

Whoever dislikes them is either not paying attention or, I dunno,...just dull. Am I being a bit harsh?

[@chairsmissing]

Daughters, Protomartyr, Idles, METZ, Girl Band, Fontaines DC - one big tour when the dust settles, make it happen.

[@heksail]

Also, Squid

[@PineappleStickers]

Cheers for providing me today's hitlist to check out!

[@TheGamingMemo]

That would be one hell of a show! Question is, would your hears and brain survive?!

[@chairsmissing]

@@TheGamingMemo if they didn't, it'd be worth it!

[@agustmi04]

Add black midi and it's a whole experience

[@ppsdric]

Can't stop listening to this damn song.

[@Xombigod]

Everything about this song is contagious.

[@paulw9101]

I need a +10 on my volume... Loving it loud.... Louder!!!

[@jenmcguirk4229]

amazing guitar what a sound 10 out of 10 great band would love to see these live . come to Liverpool :)

[@FlyBird]

This is fucking incredible.

[@phlangephace]

this is incredible

[@modernmartyr]

Simply excellent

[@rederickfroders1978]

This performance really slaps

[@kennethguitarfiend4493]

my new favorite band.

[@joelrizzo991]

Best indie/noise/whatever guitar band i've heard in a very long time. Should be interesting to see/hear where/how they develop from here.

[@clarkem2212]

Now there's a thing. How long can they maintain that sound and still make it sound fresh? That 'difficult third album' will be a challenge for them, but I expect they've thought of that and they know what they're doing.

[@heksail]

@@clarkem2212 4 years, 2 years later and they’re still relevant. their third album is my favorite of theirs. just dropped a single called sports day

[@tuomas_]

@@heksailand one year later Sports Day and Lawman both absolutely slap

[@glastohoney]

Pure loving it, lads.. can't get enough!!!

[@andyjennings5190]

I have tried to disagree with myself but found me questioning myself. They are unbelievable special

[@cormacocolmain7857]

🎶She says ‘I used to be indesicive now I’m not sure’🎶 🎶He starts every sentence with ‘I know I’m not a racist but....’🎶 Come back lads Ye ARE the greatest 🎶He starts every sentence with ‘I

[@kaylons]

Kiely gets rid of all I pronouns on The Talkies

[@FluOresCent96]

Props for hitman grooving at 1:52

[@slim9088]

Lmao

[@apothecurio]

If Hitman was into any bands. Girl band could be one of them.

[@waltherlabradoretriever729]

Definitively a bad ass rock and roll band andthe sounds are brilliantly wicked! Reminds me a bit of The Vines or The Hives or The Strokes! Keep rocking, fellas!

[@dzack02]

Peaky Blinders season 6 episode 6. That's why I'm here. Let's Go!

[@joshflugel]

Heavy af, great.

[@RPS3000]

i love it

[@dorktenderloin]

I turned the volume up to 11 on this one.

[@AndreasPetersson83]

i fucking love this. best new band since i donw know how long.

[@synthmalicious7541]

Imagine if instead of it being Lawman, Eyesore by Women kicked in after the drum beat

[@weirdelf8604]

I'd probably make the most content grandpa smile to be conceived.

[@wolfgangfreeman3928]

Crazy feed back i like um. Every thing i was tought not to do.

[@SpecificSpecificity]

Nice METZ shirt

[@olma68]

C'est bon ca ... ! ! !

[@KeoghDave]

it's a great sound, i just wish they would turn the singer up a bit.

[@gthayerdc]

the you world for Girl Band, Fontaines DC, Idles and The Murder Capitol!!!!!!!

[@letmetellyousomething123]

It´s like James Murphy and black francis morphed into one.Hmmm.

[@kaylogan9550]

anyone who doesn't like them has no idea what they're talking about

[@nickjbland]

Of course he would wear a METZ shirt, fuck yeah

[@pht3k]

there'S a riff that seems inspired by jesus lizard nub slide guitar! awesome song !!!

[@Dhieen]

I discovered this band thanks to The Boys season 3, very cool groove

[@seanoreilly2949]

they're in The Boys? don't remember that scene at all, any chance of a reminder?

[@jonny26281]

I remember it in peaky blinders

[@ahmetcangokceer]

This is fucking great!

[@drock6310]

4.58..... Everything is in that.

[@aftermidnight3656]

noise blast, yeah, that's what I like it

[@billypilgrim1]

My knowledge of guitar pedals is quite narrow. How do I get that synthy, stuttering fuzz sound?

[@billypilgrim1]

BillyPilgrim Without becoming bankrupt.

[@richardglass5882]

BillyPilgrim www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/2qavs4/help_identifying_girl_band_pedals/

[@hectorrobinet2691]

fuzz factory + whammy

[@billypilgrim1]

@@hectorrobinet2691 it’s a 7 year old comment but thanks, my knowledge of guitar pedals is not quite narrow anymore

[@hectorrobinet2691]

AHAHAH sorry, I didn’t notice it was 7y ago. Happy to see your guitar knowledge got wider

[@Nicoakamusicmaker]

3:42 director cut : " i used to be-good looking beside her "

[@sateliteoflove202]

Crazy good. Its almost like Nirvana without the genius pop melodies. Fucking love it!!!

[@raulfabioriva9652]

Does anyone know their guitar rig? That sound is too damn cool

[@raulfabioriva9652]

Fuzz factory, Whammy and...?

[@CaptainGalacticMusic]

the drummer is wearing a shirt with drums on them

[@erickmanuelarenas]

🤔 girl band is the same that gilla band ?

[@jm-wd6up]

Mhmm

[@kidaiseyarchive]

get these dons back on

[@kidaiseyarchive]

ty

[@vishalbankar1079]

Soo Peaky Blinders brought to you Here ... 🧐🙌

[@chris.nanite]

Indeed

[@Xombigod]

He said I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure-t Is tucked into his smasual awkward pocket Etcetera instead of her I'm younger I said I never really liked it 'til you said that Please glass me if you ever think you've heard this English people in a moody gay zoo He said everything about her was contagious That's quite a nice little bit of word play Everything about her was contagious Then we decide to wake up We decide to wake up Had about a fiver Used to watch dream team Had a couple goal posts I'd hit the wood-ya tell me to stop Cough topic comment I used to be good-looking He starts every sentence with I know I'm not a racist, but I saw another woman with my eyes closed I saw another woman with my eyes closed I saw another woman with my eyes closed And we decide to wake up And she decides to break off I had about a fiver I used to watch dream team I hit the wood-ya tell me to stop I thought it would be better if I could just strain this I really like that track I was feeling kinda seasick Well, go ahead and eat your water I thought I was anonymous caller He thought I was anonymous caller I used to be-good looking beside her Eating chocolate cake like a vial Interesting thing about your friends They always seem to talk about my friends I thought I was anonymous caller He thought I was anonymous caller We're afraid Fuck you We're afraid Afraid Afraid Afraid Afraid Everything about her was contagious Everything about her was contagious Everything about her was contagious Anything, I thought I should call her I thought I was anonymous caller I used to be good-looking beside her Thought I was anonymous caller

[@jorgeparedesaponte4045]

Peaky Blinders bring me here!

[@dadleighordasleighor6170]

Holy phcuk ! Yeew

[@hinrik4404]

Afhverju í andskotanum var ég ekki þarna?

[@jillby04]

That dirty ass bass line tho

[@Bonehead8725]

Atleast they sound like a decent noise rock band.

[@mazinomer4231]

i’m getting serious women vibes from the drums

[@erlineandrews]

What does this mean? Is Serious Women a band? 😕

[@dalexanderberry4317]

@@erlineandrews women is a band

[@bernhardsart]

I wish my girlfriend was as dirty as this!!!!!

[@canmalatyaloglu8690]

+

[@canmalatyaloglu8690]

Still gettin shivers...

[@galaxy_mooncat779]

Who’s here from peakyblinders

[@dadif6947]

Me

[@AdamandAdamand]

Sexily ironic. This is brilliant.

[@javierrangel1435]

That bass line is so dirty, it will need a good scrub at the nearest car wash

[@methinksilikecake]

volf

[@freddysmitherson9797]

It's like the guitarist knows barely anything about playing guitar, but knows everything about pedals and effects...

[@Hifidelics]

Well...it IS noise rock. What did you expect?

[@hectorrobinet2691]

he can shred, it’s just not usefull

[@Bonehead8725]

They're kinda stiff for the music they play

[@lanonime83]

Bonehead8725 that is the thing :D

[@harrycrane3089]

as much pedal play as they do they kinda gotta be

[@Liquidazot]

Any one know this AVESOME BLOND from the croud?

[@BurmaShane]

Why, are you looking to track her down ? Bit of a stalky comment.

[@TheTrueAdolfHitler]

i swear if the vocals would be deeper and more powerful this would be one of my fav bands

[@dabmasterian8089]

Gimme an example of what you think "deep" and "powerful" lyrics are real quick

[@dalexanderberry4317]

@@dabmasterian8089 vocals

[@dabmasterian8089]

@@dalexanderberry4317Thanks for replying I just reread their comment and realized I'm retarded.

[@Haeyena]

Melody? Might be better if the mix was better?

[@Haeyena]

Hold on I got to the random noise part at the end....mix can't help

[@ThePsychedelicpunk]

Haeyena Foo this kind of music isn’t about melody it’s much more about dynamics

[@andyjennings5190]

Darragh leaves everything on stage. Not many people do these days. He is a privileged white man from the south of Dublin.

[@versnellingspookie]

What the fuck does that last sentence mean. As in, why even say that at all?

[@bobbyfatgun]

Great song but at least 3 minutes too long. Would have been much more powerful kept short. Love it though. Drummer lacks confidence so a little cruel to make him start first also.

[@colin5115]

Bobby Fatgun how does he lack confidence haha

[@bobbyfatgun]

@@colin5115 he looks like he's gonna pooh himself at the start?

[@sickb2200]

Interesting, but not very musical.

[@pinknoudje]

This is so very musical. These kinds of bassdriven grooves are amazing, and the way the band colours the song is what makes it interesting

[@FakeFriendsForever]

The Guitar is WAY TOO DISTRACTING.