King Krule performing "Baby Blue" Live on KCRW

King Krule is the alias of 19-year-old wunderkind Archy Marshall. KCRW DJs are incredibly excited about this UK artist and his new album "6 Feet Beneath the Moon" was an immediate station favorite.
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[@ghostmomparasiempre]

I like that sunflower strat a lot.

[@P-Lo5000]

He's singing as if the person he wrote the song about was right there in front of him. A lot of emotion, I love it.

[@user-ms8eg]

bruh this comment has me crying man dont do this to me ugh 😭

[@P-Lo5000]

@@user-ms8eg It really be like that lmao

[@stephenimsong3462]

Love King Krule. But dam mad respect to his drummer. This performance. Young talent at its finest.

[@keepinitgully1468]

+Stephen Imsong his drummer is so good

[@andrenicholaschelliah500]

+Stephen Imsong its his brother

[@jbutch97]

+ANDRE NICHOLAS CHELLIAH no it's not...?

[@si_quest]

I'm guessing you've never seen a drummer in your life if you're impressed by that.

[@jmcewan08]

instantsurgery I'm guessing you've never played drums in your life. That drummer is so goddamn tight, this song wouldn't be the same without him.

[@devonmarcus7796]

Still here in 2020, this is timeless

[@javiervillentes8503]

I would only cut the end

[@randomalt1273]

same

[@johnmayer2363]

I'm here

[@tkm1677]

yes

[@SteveO9615]

2021

[@dhaeze]

so young but musically so mature.. Some "musicians" that have 20 year experience can't create this kind of atmosphere. So smooth andsubtle,. They play together so well, all in function of the song, no egotripping. this is talent iI guess.

[@MissUnderstoodOfficial]

Agreed 100%

[@tonycherin9849]

Yep you nailed it

[@tombonele]

dude this fucking drummer is tight as hell

[@tombonele]

+Ralph Waldo Picklechips the magic of click track in the studio headphones helps but still

[@trytwicelikemice7516]

+Ralph Waldo Picklechips i dont think they are using a click track, listen to all the time signature changes and tempo changes... they hold the beat back beautifully at times, i doubt that'd be happening with a metronome. Headphones are probably just there so they can hear properly

[@beepboop9432]

Gustavo Stefanelli Chill, cool, gnarly💀💀

[@megaroooney]

Ralph Waldo Picklechips Love your name.

[@akosvarga2672]

dude :D Seriously, these are not the kind of musicians that need metronome. It's clearly sensable that the rhythm is in their veins and they become one with the music they play... Metronome, come on..

[@jenniferbarnett6458]

"Girl I coulda been someone... to you" favorite line. so poignant.

[@angelplascencia3438]

Jennifer Barnett it's so hard hitting every line string strummed snare tapped

[@tilttrip210]

toilet paper // she misspelled ‘pig mints’, mints only for pigs because of how strong they are at decomposing the massive amounts of gunk in their teeth. They could destroy the enamel of a human tooth in seconds. By referencing pig mints she is accentuating the emotional impact of the line she quoted

[@malia2556]

RIGHT

[@slowescomb4558]

@@tilttrip210 LOL

[@alterhijo164]

I come back for that line specifically

[@ssshsien]

drummer is so in the zone i love it

[@ALLIWANNADOISCOMMENT]

Fuckers are in sync with eachother as fucking hell holy fuck. look at how timely the drummer is on his headphones.

[@dom-ru5cc]

4:21 damn so interesting to see that this part turned into the intro to the ooz. He's a genius, you can tell these songs truly take years to perfect.

[@shayneykiss]

that little interlude is the most wavy sunset thing on the earth

[@kobinho1917]

that guitar is beautiful

[@xinfeQionx]

That solo at the end got me I have to admit

[@B_SIDES]

6 years of listening to this album. I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of it

[@noawoolloff9774]

I don't know what it is about his music... I think it just sounds so real and raw. Love it.

[@cf7729]

a wave of nostalgia

[@AkatoshMount]

clarisa flores ur name is 10/10 💗

[@charliebutler1732]

Drummer's very good

[@efrainfuentes4183]

Yup

[@SicParvisMagna6]

Very tight

[@girlygamerjada1346]

almost 10 years and this song is still one of my favorites

[@BabvBlues]

This hugs me in places nobody could ever

[@louisbramwells315]

I don't think people understand how good archy marshal is, the solo he does at the end is the same line as the sax part on 'Bob the Bob' by The Lounge Lizards. Mind blown.

[@FluxJosh]

KCRW i am not fucking happy - king krule blesses you with this masterpiece and you put that shit outro on after, how to kill the mood 101

[@ethanmunoz2523]

AMEN!! Such a damn mood killer.

[@09Jodii]

I always end up re-watching this video. I love it soooo much, he is such an amazing artist and just too underrated. I will never get tired of this song. I love that melancholy feeling.

[@SesameGhetto]

+Jodelein Garcia dont forget the band they are talented a well

[@zeekherevia997]

Come back

[@postxhardcore]

He sounds so effortlessly good!

[@ArsenalDave04]

Love how the beat switches from a soulful beat to a more modern RnB beat, so fresh

[@yanichka99]

Listening to this during rainy bike rides

[@HugoPerez-bu8rh]

Same.

[@xampiovesan1635]

I do this all the time! Best feeling ever!

[@fabiandrung9123]

me too ✌️

[@RexCapulet]

King Krule is best listened on rainy days.

[@lifeofjulo2687]

I just recently heard of King Krule after listening to Mac DeMarco and it was by far one of the best finds I've found in a very long time. He had such a unique style of singing that makes him stand out.

[@brandonhernandez5718]

Still here in 2023, this song is ageless

[@Unique-yy4lc]

I watch this every day man🎧 this band is so extremely tight I almost forget how young these guys really are. and that guitar is beautiful👌

[@jessicas3568]

They're so connected and tuned in to the music they play its amazing

[@dj85241]

2014 freshmen year to 2024. Still one of my all time favorite songs.

[@kcrw]

We’ll still be spinning it in 2034 💿

[@the_real_vdegenne]

King Krule never get lost again and please continue to make some full-of-emotions artifacts like this ... I want to collect them all I am hungry, peace from France dude

[@EvilHermit674]

Whenever 4:49 hits the soundwaves once again refuels my soul.

[@lemonpulpmusic]

I cannot get over how great this kid is.

[@melaniaraujo5615]

2024 and still one of his best’s performances

[@ashooby]

imagine if this performance was inside a giant peach with a violin playing cricket, now that'd be something

[@lukasneedham]

lmao

[@Matt-x7i]

ashooby Genius ☺

[@helinski7198]

thank u for this comment

[@flexpac5150]

bruh

[@TeamBaconBoy18]

bruh my inner kid thanks you lol

[@DSL_Returns]

And they have the guts to say gingers don't have soul...

[@michaelprado6238]

lol im high and thought that said gay singers i was so confused

[@MxMxM699]

DSL Returns Lol this isn't Soul music. I love King Krule so no disrespect to the guy, but if you think that this song where he sounds like as if he's half sedated when singing is Soul then you're highly mistaken. Listen to gospel music, THAT is music with soul. For example search Nick Jonas's gospel version of his song Jealous

[@SomeoneJr]

hes strawberry blonde

[@cyyytr0n]

well, don't know if he had one on the first place, but he sure took the one of an old gone bluesman .. listen to his voice .. he sounds like he's already seen so much, still not even 20 .. sweet stuff right here

[@JoeLoLAP]

he's 22 mate

[@finlay_macdonald]

just too good. been coming back to these videos every so often for the last few years now and I can sit and watch them for hours

[@BIAXlD3NT]

holy shit man... this song blows me away...

[@domhnallc7913]

Listening while on the night shift and it's pouring down outside. Soothing...

[@Nina513]

I kind of like the fact that I can't understand exactly what he is saying, yet I feel it lmao... Makes his talent and appeal that much more intriguing.

[@Martel4]

I love these kids. I hope they make more music like this for many years to come. I can only hope.

[@yex]

it wasnt false hope luckily

[@sweetnuthin]

This is the best version of this song for me, by a long way.

[@fordkershaw4618]

U know when u here those songs that are so perfect they make u get the most peaceful beautiful feeling. Love u kruse..

[@kallyabalem9943]

i just can not explain how much i luv this guy and his songs. baby blue is one of my favorite songs of him. he's the bezzzt eva.

[@jairovillalobos3481]

Baby blue My sandpaper sigh Engraves a line Into the rust of your tongue I could've been someone To you Would have painted the skies blue Baby blue If you knew Baby blue Edging closer You swing my way I've got no chance And nothing to say But stay Here for a while Baby blue But if only You could see My shadow crossing your path It won't be the last Baby blue

[@BreakbeatD17]

Aye hell yea this was recorded 7 years ago on my birthday😁!! Hella cool to stumble upon a king krule live session that was recorded on my birthday!! Thanks for the hella awesome surprise present Archy😁🤙🏻🥁🎸🎉💯.

[@ghostpoopster]

I wouldn't say his singing is "shit," rather it is heavily reliant on stylistic character as opposed to tonal accuracy. Sure he slurs some of his words and he does not sing like the musicians we hear on the radio, but it's something about his disregard for perfection that adds character to his music. It's something musicians don't really seek anymore - that is, they don't try to use their voices to convey their uniqueness and character. I personally enjoy the way he sings, and I think it is completely fitting for his musical approach. I would not be as drawn to his music had his voice been entirely technical.

[@initialkyle]

Moses he's also stoned to the bone

[@magical7703]

It's like Bob Dylan. He doesn't have a naturally pretty sounding voice, but it's still iconic and great for the music they make.

[@fartblunt4206]

magical id typically say HOW DARE YOU COMPARE DYLAN TO THIS TRASH! but this is indeed NOT trash. king krule is actually pretty dope and i usually hate todays noise

[@leanhquoc3109]

His tone is beautiful

[@LJ-un1hb]

FartBlunt 420 What are you even trying to say?

[@emilywilson9640]

Couldn't be anymore in love with this song.

[@UnseenLive1]

How cool you are to have discovered him back then.

[@Carolyyna1]

Favourite from him, just...because it's pure magic to my soul.

[@Averagemitskienjoyer44]

That drummer with the time signature changes really sets the mood, excelent job.

[@markwilliams7751]

Soooooo smooth

[@alyssabeck1883]

I was watching this with headphones just now in the dark and I look over and there's a huge roach crawling right next to my head i nearly shit myself

[@williamchen1040]

It wanted to bump too.

[@asdgjgjhgs_hhhjs]

lmao

[@graethecolor]

i snorted

[@danishsensation]

This is really beautiful. He has a way of making great music and still add so much more to the songs when playing them live. Truly amazing.

[@randygohmann207]

This video it’s just so damn good I’ve been watching it like once a day. They play so well together you can see it from how they’re just feeling out the music and reading each other. The drummer is exceptional. Very solid performance

[@TheJason4532]

Another great soulful musician of this generation.

[@natasharosa26]

his voice is beautifully unique, it’s what makes him king krule, his slurs and scoops and growls give that style and oomph. By far my number one artist

[@JeffhasCOOLbeans]

drummer is N I C E

[@trentgallagher8188]

This type of talent only comes out of the UK these days I swear man

[@rodrigofarfan3353]

+Trent Gallagher brillian minds in there

[@2buscuits]

+Trent Gallagher I'm darn near about to agree with you.

[@shelbyisgreen]

+Trent Gallagher honestly. sampha, james blake, mount kimbie, among others

[@JTRIV1029]

Trent Gallagher personally, i believe it's because the UK has an older atmosphere than say america

[@thahdeepseadivuh7501]

another good artist out of the UK is cosmo pyke, he sounds a bit like king krule

[@johnnykhrist]

Its nice to see all the positivity here, just goes to show how powerful and beautiful this piece is. It transcends all negativity you find on youtube vids, Thank you Krule! This is beautiful

[@zacharybeauchamp6646]

Nothing beats the smile after a good jam session

[@MrHungryforbeats]

Still my favorite song from him so much soul

[@sergeybatalov1616]

Boy! Your sound reached my house in Irkutsk city and I'm just happy to hear it!

[@antonpetrusevich386]

Улан-Удэ на связи)

[@BrooklynSeaDog]

Everything about this is raw and it's rad

[@APR944]

Mind Blowing. This is so Beautiful.

[@meghanhughes]

MY BABY

[@sashapearce680]

this is literally the only reason im getting this essay done

[@2buscuits]

Gorgeous song

[@ChristinaBatte]

hahahaha you're welcome

[@babyaik0]

he's so cute i love him.

[@eliasohman329]

Heard this in 2014 for the first time and it’s still my favourite song of all time

[@AlexMartinez-mf4xx]

November 2020: i still love it

[@mattkauffable]

I've been a deep fan of music my whole life I'm sure you all have.. i hope to see an artist like this define my generation along with many others. cheers

[@pooinsky]

Archy is definately one to keep your eye on. He's going places.

[@NerdyRockCollector]

This is really beautiful. Sounds so good.

[@starseed-]

I’ll never stop listening to this

[@KudosCultureCartel]

the drummer switched to sticks from brushes and you wouldnt even know it 4:40

[@ConassEirE]

Daniel Kelly and brushes from sticks 3.05

[@juanmeich8784]

He switched here 2:48 :D

[@juanmeich8784]

2:46 more precise

[@AceSky222]

How did he do that so effortlessly? There was like no time to pause

[@nonurbusiness]

man talk about a ginger with soul. really dope

[@untidyecho9916]

I WANT HIS STRAT! Damn it looks so good and I'm obsessed with sunflowers. But I know I wouldn't look half as cool as Archy. What a King.

[@노을이-y5p]

유배우님 덕질하면 이렇게 좋은 음악도 들을 수 있다규🥰💞

[@andrewwwwwwww8343]

Really digging this while i study

[@SGPAC10]

I'm studying for a midterm right now and listening to this lol

[@sky-lv7em]

so heavenly so blue and so cruel so smooth like an endless swimming pool The way your voice curls around the air is all the magic of the world in sync. Pure perfection squished into 6 minutes but stretched into my subconscious infinity

[@marcuscorasanti7546]

I still get chills listening to this

[@suryarandi5000]

Beautiful guitar beautiful tone beautiful song

[@borkoff7835]

Bless this performance

[@TheSmiles923]

this was so soulful, and that guitar is absolutely beautiful!

[@Retroscopy]

King Krule's music never gets old. I love it.

[@shelbyisgreen]

i need a king krule x james blake collaboration asap

[@jonathandiaz2435]

These guys are some sick ass musicians.

[@ElderAaren]

King Krule. What an amazing artist.

[@ashamash]

love this jam session. it's so honest.

[@Myworldmytravels_]

I love him soo Hard

[@hyanchichou7179]

Archie... my heartstrings

[@지이나-h5o]

Teo Yoo sent me here 🤘🏻 그가 나를 여기로 또르르 ❤️

[@salacious21]

my friend showed me this video on Friday. downloaded it on Saturday.... it's now Tuesday and its been on repeat since. Will have to purchase the vinyl when I see this played live.

[@muncigrg45]

You have beautiful voice!😊Thank you my precious Mark for this beautiful song recommend🥰❤️ I loved it😆❤️

[@pippincovington1348]

Even though I just got into this guy today I feel weirdly proud he made it

[@martintd3806]

this performance alone has made me a fan of the genre. King Krule lives.

[@liondragon2815]

Love this song , just sounds so good

[@chhtony1190]

I used to put this track in the late night and play guitar along them with a good sound. It's crazy, good vibe nice jog guys!

[@ИльяФедотов-з4д]

A modern-day Holden Caulfield. Out of this world.

[@RobertHo987]

Илья Федотов explain

[@Chicano_Jo]

Sometimes less is more dude

[@poopistbaby]

I couldn't have put it better man, wow

[@guzzopinc1646]

good comparison