Julia Jacklin: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson | May 22, 2017 - Julia Jacklin doesn't need much accompaniment: If you were to hear the Australian singer-songwriter's unadorned voice, say, echoing at the top of a stairwell, you'd most likely climb to where it leads without a second thought. Jacklin's full-length debut, last year's Don't Let The Kids Win, knows just when and how to lean in to this simplicity, surrounding her with spare instrumentation that keeps that voice in the center of the frame.
For her Tiny Desk debut, Jacklin reproduces three of that album's drowsily beautiful ballads with the aid of a backing band so restrained, you can read the effort to keep quiet on their faces. The result is a calm and careful mix of mystery and approachability, warm and cool at the same time.
Don't Let The Kids Win is available now:
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/don...
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Dont-Let-Kids-...
Set List
"Don't Let The Kids Win"
"Lead Light"
"Pool Party"
Musicians
Julia Jacklin (vocals, electric guitar); Eddie Boyd (vocals, electric guitar); Ben Whiteley (electric bass, vocals); Ian Kehoe (drums, vocals)
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Morgan Noelle Smith; Production Assistant: Marissa Lorusso; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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[@deadmessengers]

I envy anyone who's day job is to enjoy private concerts

[@kingcatnip2614]

I envy anyone who's day job is to play any kind of concert haha

[@adambainbridge8421]

imagine the one guy who wanted to work from home

[@lilyhelena8257]

I have a lot of space in my heart for this woman's music

[@beetooex]

I forgot how much I love the sound of a telecaster

[@Felix_Macho]

that is the most careful and delicate drumming

[@YardieLowProductions]

I've looked the guy up. His name is Ian Daniel Kehoe. He played with Andy Shauf too. I can't think of another drummer who plays soooo quietly. I dig it, it's unique.

[@marctestart6334]

His care is epic!

[@tomwootton2208]

So hard to play that quiet and with so much dynamics 👌

[@noahgreen1366]

@@YardieLowProductions iAN

[@davidpickett3546]

Great drumming and care to tone

[@mertkalender1306]

Being aware of the potential happiness in life as well as knowing the possible sadness it can endorse us. That's the mood she gets me in when i listen to her. I am happy and sad at the same time. Top shelf stuff.

[@mariafernandagomes9675]

wow... you said it all

[@bobdylan6454]

I would say... It's hard to distract yourself from the hard truth. The cold inevitability of your currently well and and alive existence. This however... Preoccupies itself with all of our worldy distractions. Suspends you long enough to smell the roses and forget that you have to die.

[@MelissaPicchietti]

You took the words right out of my head

[@GarrettCraft]

if you don't at least tear up during the first song, I'm not convinced that you're human.

[@lptomtom]

I almost fell asleep, does that count? EDIT: it actually gets a lot better once the band joins in

[@simonrellusmanurung9973]

i going deep in first song dude

[@simonrellusmanurung9973]

i going deep in first song dude

[@adithibalakrishnan7616]

She is so lovely isn't she? So beautiful with such an amazing voice.

[@NormPetersonsBarStool]

well said

[@bmbjunior6312]

Her music bring me something like a oceanic feeling. A mixture of sadness and joy. I like a lot

[@MTA3]

Bojack Horseman she is an Aussie, maybe that has something to do with it?

[@sergiodelrioreyes8026]

Another excellent australian who has the ocean on it: John Butler

[@joshgrisham2275]

Great way to describe it

[@galena2297]

this is a beautiful comment

[@autbot6911]

nice pfp

[@shonna_77]

Please have her back performing songs from "Pre-Pleasure" soon!!

[@enlightenup5904]

I discovered julia during a difficult time in my life and her music has graced my ears every single day since.

[@lukeemmanuelhindson3562]

I'm so happy this kind of music has such an audience. It's totally 'no frills', and fuckin awesome!

[@liarcheckmate]

Just saw her open for First Aid Kit. Weeping after she closed with "Don't Let the Kids Win". Rarely have I seen an opening act so defty command the shuffling and chatt audience until she had us rapt. What a talent. I can't wait to hear more from her.

[@leokie06]

how far away were you? im coming from aus to vancouver and i have a chance to see her and first aid but ill be up right back and im really not keen on being that far away from her.

[@liarcheckmate]

Yeah, I was a bit of a geek about it. I got there early, early and stood 10 feet from stage. I had never really heard JJ before so for me it was all new. Being close made the difference I daresay. I wonder if you can't make your way up. Seated venue?

[@leokie06]

yeah huge concert hall. id be on second story. doesnt seem to fit. i think better off catching her in aus where she headlines and plays smaller intimate venues. she has a second less serious band, phantastic ferniture with a few of their singles up on youtube if you wernt aware.

[@Xraysinghell]

You got to see her AND first aid kit?!?!? IM SO JEALOUS

[@willahale8566]

Her voice is so enchanting! I can't believe the beauty of her music, it blows me away.

[@ethanhutchison3180]

She’s my new favorite woman in the entire world. Also that guitar solo was absolutely nuts

[@TobiasRobertson]

That first song got me. Mmm, why do I love penseive melancholy songs so much?!

[@Kimberlyflor]

I love her voice. She my favorite vocalist ever.

[@davidfisher3813]

She has grown and grown on me to the point where I rate her with the absolute best artists around. I have no fears that her next albums willl be stunning too because she is the real thing through to the core.

[@mikerb8111]

She's lovely, check out her cover of the Strokes Sometimes too. Top shelf stuff.

[@AshokSingh-bc1zl]

It's someday

[@ellydiego5815]

Someday

[@bmbjunior6312]

someday

[@anisa4891]

someday

[@im-deepfriedwater]

someday

[@durwoodball4062]

Eddie Boyd works brilliantly with Julia Jacklin in vocals and guitar. The whole band is a delight to hear and watch.

[@clairemilgram3952]

miss julia changed my life with that first song

[@birth0fserpents]

saw her at End of the Road last year and there wasn't a dry eye in the house when she ended with Don't Let the Kids WIn. great artist and can't wait to see more of her

[@breakfastguru6620]

Joe Webb I'm going this year, can't wait for FJM!!

[@oldpanado5744]

i havent cried in like 10 years and i cried 4 times while watching this. Great stuff

[@themysticmuse1111]

Omg, I'm just discovering her,and I am hooked! She is most excellent! I'm in heaven! Best discovery in a long while! X

[@Afrolucho]

The music that comes out from Australia is just... What do they feed them there? How's the weather like? Cause this is so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@kidsigmatunes]

sunshine ;)

[@elisemartin8189]

It is quite divine

[@marinab8704]

right! all of my favorite musicians are Australian

[@JZikovsky]

Tim Tams and Vegemite!

[@IanBandeau]

Check out Andrew Tuttle!

[@ninapark6481]

I've been waiting so long for this to happen

[@mackstryker9774]

ive been listening to her for about a year now and im really hoping she makes it big. amazing songwriting.

[@lovecircle13_channel]

So beautiful! Thank you so much!

[@Choechu1]

Very good handmade music, good luck and greetings from Switzerland

[@liliacardenas2880]

Recently saw her live-one of the best shows I've ever experienced!

[@tinomendoza7045]

I absolutely love her

[@vasilisa2241]

love her more than ever

[@kevinnguyen2207]

always come back to this and it’s so good every time 🥲

[@madelinerosesearle-bray8968]

Absolutely adore her

[@emmacharlottejones99]

My favourite Tiny Desk Concert yet!

[@wonkylommiter6364]

I keep thinking that, then see another awesome one.. I have around 6 favourites so far ;-)

[@TheFatblob25]

Her voice is so beautiful...

[@vicaeta]

What a beautiful voice! Loved it 🌷❤

[@kstak9737]

im in love with the entire band, the music julia jacklin and her voice

[@bwolfe8516]

just hearing/viewing.......holy jesus beautiful

[@housejunkie4970]

So beautiful

[@julizamajano8776]

love the whole ensemble. wow have never seen musicians working so well together. ahh makes me happy

[@barb0za0]

just saw her live in nashville, what an amazing performer!

[@adaumus]

she's beautiful in endless ways

[@leeannatweed8811]

This is a special gal! Can’t wait to see her in the Fall!

[@chemMOMO]

Thank you very much. I'm amazed.

[@stevenpole9284]

What a bless of enjoyment for 15 minutes

[@chipolmstead9220]

Well, I'm in love here. Thanks again NPR!

[@hsrmlo]

"Don't Let The Kids Win" 0:00 "Lead Light" 5:26 "Pool Party" 10:14

[@ezequielaranda6673]

Que hermosa voz, adoro a Julia!!

[@e.d.3729]

BRILLIANT lyricist. and musician. Beautiful.

[@JoseTrezza]

I recently discovered this channel. I loved this scenario and this band. Simply beautiful.

[@diremelbourne]

in the top 5 tiny desk concerts. beautiful stuff

[@gurtalurt]

i saw her live last october. she opened with don't let the kids win and i was immediately crying within the first 30 seconds of the song. her sound is so passionate yet so delicate... like life itself

[@LindaRodriguez-mr6co]

Instant fan, where have I been

[@munichgirl2514]

Just lovely Julia ❣️ love the Tiny Desk performance with the guy’s....😎

[@Rahhhhhnman]

All of it was so very good, but the guitar solo at the end of the set was absolutely exquisite

[@howdyemmie]

Been waiting for her to appear on here for such a long time 😍

[@justpettet3506]

amazing. she is the best ever

[@glavv2008]

Beautiful Julia, cool band, nice video. Thanks!

[@Isabella-qi2dt]

so talented

[@rizo.c5812]

about to cry tonight at ACL with Julia and First Aid Kit.

[@JBdrum]

so good!

[@adorableolive]

Needed this

[@bliss230]

She is seriously beautiful

[@marquinhosam]

Tank you Tiny Desk!

[@diremelbourne]

so good

[@ArtBusker]

Adorei !!!

[@Ajdizzle4rizzle]

That first song melts me

[@GffHll]

wow! I remember reading an article about the "cleanest" festival in Australia how everyone cleaned up after themselves, and when I searched for your music I heard "don't let the kids win" and nearly all the songs off that album really resonated with me. When you had a new album, I listened to it with my daughter, so "body" was confronting (for me) but she was already there... there is a power in the realness, truth and vulnerability -- it's awesome. Keep doing! You are amazing.

[@chairwomantoast]

Best version of don’t let the kids win

[@keeyun15]

The first song ALWAYS gets me.

[@owengoyder9604]

Love it Julia. Looking forward to hearing a lot more of you! Owen - Perth , AUS

[@scottwclowry6862]

Did she make it there before the border closed?

[@Ipdxcreative]

One of the best tiny desk IMO for the first song alone

[@tullsongs]

that's a very special voice ! great guitar solo on the last song too...

[@johnjosmith42]

ugh. great. now i’m in LOVE 😑 xx

[@travisvannoy9916]

Her eyes are amazing

[@fergusbmcdonald]

I love it 🥰

[@chrispitts5999]

Phenomenal!

[@dogdaybreak3157]

I like her chill music and very good voice. And she's so pretty. :)

[@alique13]

I admire each band member's respect for the music! I am sure it doesn't matter they play to a stadium or few fellows on the street.

[@biontino0207]

after 2 minutes I had tears in my eyes and ordered the vinyl - thank you

[@ramn_]

You're a great painter with nice taste of music. Thank you for all dear Bob Ross.

[@MahsaZ]

My god. I am so in love with her

[@foolonthehil]

Too good

[@PestratorProductions]

God damn it. I’m in love

[@TheNoidleshow]

thank you, i'll pay it forward someday.

[@BigZ7337]

That was great

[@lukavmineav3489]

You're makin me cry Jacko'

[@TheImbored101]

I love you Julia ♥️ 2021

[@adorableolive]

YESSSS

[@TheWhiteGuyFromD12]

God her voice is so beautiful

[@gracedudley1329]

She is impossibly beautiful

[@chreckjonson6029]

bloody legend m8

[@philvanderyken9866]

Saw her at an open mike in New Orleans years ago...you could tell she was gonna go places.

[@sophiebradshaw4157]

I have literally never finished this video because the first song makes me cry so much and I have to click off.

[@MrManbags]

The essence of grace is Julia Jacklin

[@vdeferens]

My heart. Oh, my heart.

[@lexw9692]

her eyes are beautiful, ocean blue.

[@twirlyboggs]

she gots some really good songs

[@kylezon3325]

LEADLIGHT (SECOND SONG) I was once a Sunday kneeler When I saw the leadlight, fall from the pane I didn't know that the grass, was not only greener Upkeep is cheaper, when you embrace the rain So I jumped down and lay with my leadlight And under your spotlight, I lay with the shards And I didn't know that the ground, was not only harder Oh but colder when you are not around I love you my darling, I do But I can't let possession make a fool of you I love you my darling, I do But I can't promise I'll be here to see this whole love through So I ran with dreams to reach the skyline And straight up that incline, I ran towards the blue And I didn't know that the sky, is not only wider Oh but clearer when I'm standing next to you I love you my darling, I do But I can't let possession make a fool of you I love you my darling, I do But I can't promise I'll be here to see this whole love through Oh I believe in trust you see But don't you go and put your trust in me I cost more than you earn So tell me boy why didn't you ever learn? I love you my darling, I do But I can't let possession make a fool of you I love you my darling, I do But I can't promise I'll be here to see this whole love through

[@AtTheDriveBy]

All of the melancholia

[@charliehackforth7565]

Crushing AOTY 2019

[@claude.no.caroline]

her voice MY GOD