Julien Baker - Performance & Interview (Live on KEXP at Home)

KEXP.ORG presents Julien Baker sharing a live performance recorded exclusively for KEXP and talking to Cheryl Waters. Recorded January 6, 2021.
Songs:
Faith Healer
Song in E
Hardline
Fell on Black Days
Julien Baker - vocals / guitar / keys
Calvin Lauber - bass
Mariah Schneider - guitar / bg vocals
Matt Gilliam - drums
Noah Forbes - keys (overdubbed)
Becca Mancari - guest bg vocals
Session recorded at Third Man Records in Nashville, TN
Engineered / Mixed: Joshua Smith
Monitor Mix: Charlton Combs
julienbaker.com
kexp.org

[@iwashere368]

Whatever she wants

[@sillygirl2840]

phoebe was so right for that

[@joanalovesyou]

Fr

[@MeatSnax]

I didn't expect to like listening to Julien's interviews as much as I do. She should start a podcast, very good talker.

[@Thndrstrike]

she really has a nice "podcast" voice

[@ricardomarcovich]

Sometimes I just skip the songs to get to the parts where she teaches philosophy during interviews

[@slyfur]

I agree. Usually, if I'm listening to a podcast and there is music, I skip the music. I didn't skip anything with this. Everything was enjoyable.

[@laradigar]

Julien enthusiastically nodding to Cheryl talking about her kittens is all I needed today

[@Johnny-Joseph]

JB, "I should have gone to law school to make a difference" Meanwhile me, a lawyer, "I should have become a musician to make a difference"

[@nightskaelum2710]

Hahaha I love seeing different perspectives like this

[@scottconyers5368]

Every time I get some stupid pleading or email from opposing counsel, I think about just quitting and starting a band....

[@rodrigomedinarivera4845]

Julien Baker: "I don't have to intellectualize everything" Me: OH PLEASE DO!!

[@franciscobiscainho3859]

Julien is such a gem. Jesus, what a world we would live in if more people in power had her heart.

[@justDiana247]

I would love to have Julien as a teacher. I always hang on to her every word. Fuck, her take on good and bad brought me to tears, this girl always gets me so emotional.

[@lailedcat]

Truly every time I hear her speak it’s as if my heart stops beating so I can listen closer

[@isthismikz]

Timestamps for the songs if anyone needs them! 10:57 - 13:55 "Faith Healer" 26:30 - 29:19 "Song in E" 29:20 - 33:10 "Hardline" 42:56 - 47:02 "Fell on Black Days"

[@charlieclark3127]

Thank you

[@TheWolfblade87]

so happy "mercy" is actually going to be released in it's studio version as song in E !!!

[@gretchenmeinzen9962]

i mightve screeched and thrown my headphones....

[@RileyliebtTH]

This is a blessing after a difficult week. Julien Baker is an absolute gem

[@nathanwittock4133]

I don't really care what course Julien Baker will teach, I'm taking it.

[@renee02079]

WE ARE BEING FED TODAY ❤️ THANK YOU

[@livingminimumwage6359]

Finally, some good fucking food!

[@katiemoore2305]

So so so so excited that Mercy is on the record even if under a new name

[@kategrady5849]

The fell on black days cover was simply perfect omfg her voice and soul so good

[@benjaminblake164]

the Scott poster in the background breaks me. It must be so hard to recover from depression when one of your close friends and inspirations wasn't able to carry on himself

[@ghost__chips]

Scott who is that?

[@TheWolfblade87]

@@ghost__chips Scott Hutchison, vocalist of Frightened Rabbit. Julien covered their song "The Modern Leper".

[@benjaminblake164]

@@TheWolfblade87 she's covered at least 6 of their songs. One of her favourites to perform is Nitrous Gas

[@pj9412]

@@TheWolfblade87 "How It Gets In" is an absolutely beautiful song featuring both of them as well.

[@skellvarnsen23]

hardline is very f.r

[@walkr7998]

protect these two at all costs

[@chaerodactyl]

this whole interview and concert is so beautiful and moving; Julien has such a brilliant mind, and an eloquent way of capturing deep emotional truths, whether through songs or speech. I'm so happy to see her well and exploring new horizons after what's seemed to have been a rough couple years, but a lot of personal growth and healing 🖤 I love that for her, and I love new JB music for all of us. I also loved Julien and Cheryl's discussion on her pursuing education of some kind down the line, and would 100% sign up for a Julien Baker MasterClass

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

She's so real. So SO real, that my MTV-oriented mind has troubles to totaly grasp it sometimes. I'm learning a lot with Baker. In my 40s.

[@obtusian100]

I could listen to Julian talk all day. Really intelligent and engaging.

[@marcotedesco8954]

Julien's spontaneous eloquence floors me every time

[@iamgcase]

I really appreciated your language in the interview. You have a definite ability to discuss emotion. Separately, you seem to use music to both punctuate and augment your lyrics. That’s a talent that I praise and regard highly. Thank you.

[@jasperverkroost]

I thought I loved Hardline, but her cover of Fell on Black Days truly blew me away.

[@elodyluna]

couldnt agree more. i’m blown away

[@ninanevarez486]

this was the first time I heard song in E in its entirety and wow, just wow, I actually fell completely silent and started sobbing, who allowed such a masterpiece to be created.

[@indefinitedelay]

24:05 she turned on the light

[@megalyssa]

Timestamps Faith Healer - 10:56 Song in E - 26:32 Hardline - 29:20 Fell on Black Days - 42:55

[@griffithd05]

Hero.

[@Nalinalinali]

I hope songs like something and everybody does get remade for her live show with full arrangements that will he amazing

[@playboimarty]

Telecaster Queen

[@BehindTheOne]

[@14kekkaishi1]

THIS!

[@FSAyfkm]

julien please be the guardian of my life form

[@faigler]

+++ to Cheryl for not only being a great interviewer but also managing to direct things back to playing the music, because I think I would just talk to Julien for like 5 hours. I realize it's her job and she's good at it, but ...yeah I'm pretty sure I'd just get into a conversation about things like epistemological elitism for as long as she wanted to tbh.

[@jozefkimak3010]

Scott in the background

[@jendajungkim7584]

God I love Cheryl and Julien so much 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

[@traceries5201]

I first saw Julien perform on Tiny Desk I believe around of after the release of Sprained Ankle. I was absolutely captivated by that performance and have loosely followed her musical ventures, many times via KEXP, since then. That said, I did not hear anything about this turbulent time that the new album is a reflection on. This interview is stunningly bare and direct and honest. The music is great as well - but this conversation sheds light on the kind of struggles we all confront but often don’t share or try not to acknowledge. Thank you KEXP and JB for bringing us all the beautiful music and also the humble/human discussion around a difficult subject and personal struggle by a truly gifted songwriter and musician.

[@ah4902]

Phoebe and Julien racing to have to most appearances

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Social engineering bro. Get unplugged.

[@Binzob]

@@TheAgentAssassin wtf u on about mate

[@abigailmorgan9770]

this is not the content I want it's the content I need

[@benroberts235]

holy shit song in e sounds incredible

[@estevang.4693]

Cheryl Waters, hope you have an amazing day!!

[@malcolm2486]

same same same!

[@cowboylikeana]

I love her so bad😭😭😭

[@boixgenius]

hardline reminds me of a song from her early days before sprained ankle!! her bands name escapes me but it's SOOO refreshing I'm so excited!!! edit: The Star Killers!! if you haven't heard them and you like jb, please listen to their album on bandcamp. you won't be disappointed

[@ASunnyDisposition]

I love Julien so much and Cheryl Waters has to be one of my all time favorite interviewers. Also the portrait behind Julien of Scott Hutchison brought such a big smile to my face. :) ♥️

[@aubreyxengland]

this was everything we all needed today, KEXP. thank you.

[@michaelmcgovern3434]

Big chills from "Fell On Black Days"!!!

[@sophie-jp2nr]

literally having the hardest week and this made it so much more bearable :)

[@Alix777.]

Cry snowflake

[@sophie-jp2nr]

@@Alix777. lmfao okay i will

[@ssg2689]

Please feel better soon! Ignore the dumbass's comment, there's still people out there who care :)

[@SuperBlueMoonWA]

@@ssg2689 simp

[@pdawg4216]

i'm sorry :( i'm proud of you for getting through it! youve got it

[@pasnpp]

Excellent. Love the Hanif Abdurraqib shout out!

[@nightskaelum2710]

I really didn't expect Faith Healer to come right after she spoke of "mourning that mythos" Nothing has hit me that hard in months Such a beautiful soul, and such beautiful music...

[@cubitum-eamus]

3 years later and i’m still sobbing at this

[@tenyouusness]

A very smart person like Julien harboring a wish to be a teacher makes me feel good for having the same crazy wish and going through with it. Don't know if she'll ever join us, but here's hoping smart people continue to be called to teaching, in greater numbers, so that the profession can be elevated. In the meantime... these songs are sounding so good, I'm imagining (dreaming) how good they'd sound live in a concert hall.

[@bencalder2679]

Just when you think Julian Baker can’t more clearly shed light on a topic, she tuns on a lamp. She is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest song writers of our time. Such a beautiful sole.

[@stop7980]

HOLY SHIT JULIEN COVERING MY FAV SONG EVER¿¿¿¿¿¿ how did we get so lucky with her ughhh im in love

[@pwbpwb333]

Julien Baker: Simply talks Me: cries uncontrollably

[@echowarp]

That Soundgarden cover though 🙏🙏🙏

[@willagnes8376]

Kexp and Julien Baker. Doesn't get any better.

[@Youprobablysuckass]

Julien is so adorable!!

[@paulacudicio7087]

I´m hopelessly in love with Julien

[@Dizzula]

I *also* used to think Brandi Carlisle's Black Hole Sun was the best Soundgarden cover out there. Thank you Julien for proving me wrong.

[@junkbondtrader_]

CHERYL WATERS SUPREMACY

[@brendonjames3193]

Love this! Thanks KEXP!

[@jdsoccr13]

I'm happy Julien is alive and making music and thinks deeply about healing and about what's going on in the world.

[@apistosig4173]

Fabulous conversation - fabulous artist. Thank you KEXP

[@dsholt]

Never clicked a KZbin link so quickly.

[@honkitonkitom]

Thank you for brightening up my day.

[@marcogil7331]

Hello Cheryl! I'm from Portugal and I love you and KEXP so much! Hello Julien! I love your work so much too. Keep rocking!

[@vivvivier3981]

✨crush intensifies✨

[@tomasslavik1367]

Yes, this is what I needed... Thank you. A truly wonderful person, would listen to her for hours.

[@Algoconj]

Im so grateful for this!!

[@efazsafwan7804]

The new album couldn't come soon enough.

[@britgree4167]

That was so pleasant. You're both such kind hearted and sweet people❤️ Very soothing morning show☺️

[@lostsheep6942]

I'm thankful for you Julien, and Cheryl you're always such a pleasure, thanks KEXP 🖤

[@aGrimTurtle]

Julien Baker just never misses!

[@tanflojo9480]

so stoked with the new record

[@josephoconnell3060]

What's nice about Julien is that she is dead honest! Much success Julien & you sure are making up for a lack of touring.. Take it easy & have fun!

[@connorcopeland2864]

I have immense respect and admiration for Julien Baker as a human being and musician and I just want to mention that she is an incredibly tiny human being

[@pokefrosch617]

These drum sounds are amazing!

[@R5d4d2]

You just made my day.

[@theglassjaw]

This is such a heartening thing to watch at a moment like this one

[@djhoops1098]

So good. All album tracks are amazing

[@JoshHofer]

oh my, yes please and thank you.

[@cristiancamilorestreporeye7275]

Great session, I love the Fell on black Days cover, awesone

[@TaxinGigs]

Live shows need to come back. Hopefully this spring. KEXP rules!!!!

[@savannahgarcia7976]

Just seen this. I couldn't love Julien more right now... How inspiring is she?!!!

[@zz7254]

I wonder if Cheryl was rocking the black Vans as well

[@andYz00m]

Drum sounds are superb.

[@LAVISHING]

Great interview and performance Julien!

[@malcolm2486]

TWO ANGELS OMG

[@lorenalima241]

So in love... this is real music!!

[@somebodysnobody2616]

What a brilliant woman... I found this very calming today Like talking with myself You don't need oil To open your third eye I'm quite real One love BE THE LIGHT

[@statuemorris3970]

So great!

[@nopedic]

Julien no this is more than I could take in a day! but thank you

[@ditseayella4524]

great!!! so inspiring!!! thank YOU!!!

[@wyndgrove9452]

Such great music, and a great attitude.

[@callielovekin6061]

ugh so true queen

[@brettatton]

Two of the heroes of our time!

[@Jodystortion]

the fact that she's got Scott Hutchison poster in her room, and how much Frightened Rabbit inspiration can be felt on "Hardline"

[@LudoTechWorld]

Thank you!

[@roangrace6673]

this is so good

[@desgo__]

I meant to watch this as I brushed my teeth and got ready for bed, then finish what I didn't catch in the morning; that was silly, of course I watched all of it. Covering my favorite Soundgarden song and feeling like Cornell's voice and lyrics were haunting? I just can't. I was already entranced before, but my god, I need Little Oblivions in my life.

[@lukewormholes5388]

so much musical talent. it's rare to see someone who makes it look so easy

[@thedude8717]

Amazing !

[@Disco.Wizard]

That's a poster of Scott Hutchinson behind her isn't it?

[@backseatpocket]

its starting to look like this is gonna be my favorite julien record. ah, how exciting