Viagra Boys - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Viagra Boys performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 4, 2023
Songs:
Ain't No Thief
Troglodyte
It Ain't Enough
Worms
Sebastian Murphy - Vocals
Henrik Palm - Guitar
Henrik "Benke" Höckert - Bass
Elias Jungqvist - Keys
Oskar Carls - Sax, Guitar
Tor Sjödén - Drums
Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineers: Kevin Suggs & Julian Martlew
Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering: Ian Davidson
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D’Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht
Editor: Jim Beckmann
www.vboysstock...
kexp.org

[@ernestoespinosa6935]

Songs: Ain't No Thief 0:31 Troglodyte 4:31 It Ain't Enough 8:08 Worms 12:49 Interview: 16:17

[@peteytwofinger]

would never guess these gues are swedes though but man - great rock and roll outfit - solid bass work and then that synth- with a legit dirtbag front man

[@rickybaillie4222]

@@peteytwofinger the singer was brought up in America

[@JJONNYREPP]

Viagra Boys - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) 1300pm 27.4.23 we're all greed, then. i aint no thief! maaaaaaaaaan...

[@LosBerkos]

@@rickybaillie4222 No.

[@rickybaillie4222]

@@LosBerkos yes

[@lauraolbu]

I am 72 and listen during my morning work out. They're like an anti-aging music🕺🏼

[@gregoryrizzer3455]

LOL. I listen to them at the gym as well..I'm 55! haha. Awesome.

[@s1nnocense]

KEXP doing exactly what has been my dream concept for 20 years. I'm an audio engineer. This is perfection to me.

[@Themurphyshow7]

Yes, the sound quality for these shows is possibly the best on KZbin

[@mvhsm]

I love the sound of this too but I also wish (and I’m saying this as a listener not sound engineer) that they turned the sax up a bit more. Usually you hear it more in their other live recordings. But still overall, great sound especially bass

[@luigiammirata7]

Perfection

[@NEGATIVEPEACE]

Judging by the sleek smile of the guitar player on the very first frames, they were also thinking that was perfection indeed

[@flabbyballsack]

And here's the staple audio engineer comment on a KEXP video. We get it.

[@hotdogproaudio]

finally, shrimptech enterprises is hitting the REAL big time on the big ol KEXP stage

[@realfudgedaddy]

I just saw them opening for Queens of the Stone Age in Indianapolis the other day, and they were so incredible. I had no idea who they were and they brought the fucking house down. Their energy was insane and made me a lifelong fan. Long live Viagra Boys! ❤❤

[@Bmpaul02]

Saw them there too. They put on a hell of a show. Idk who that French goth band was tho lol

[@jasonschmidt1278]

Same show! Enjoyed it more than QOTSA haha.

[@mattnewman3884]

Same show and same thing. 1st time hearing them and now I’m hooked. Queens rocked as well.

[@kristinekimmel6441]

I became a fast fucken fan the first time I dipped my toe in their music via a KZbin suggestion… and was able to be at that venue😅

[@ChuckYaaa99]

Cant wait for no values!

[@kmac123ize]

Shrimptech janitor here, these guys treat me like a brother. Best company (family) I've ever had the pleasure to work with.

[@jvickers9]

Being in middle age, I’m probably not their target audience, but damn if I don’t feel 20 years younger when I listen to them. My favorite new band in a long, long time.

[@madboydaz]

course you are - we all are :)

[@SandaGaric-c8h]

Mine too. Like one band from Serbia 2014... and then BUM Viagra Boys ❤ My friend ask me: Do you want to see make version of you? ... well, I am then very sexy. And "crazy". 😜😈

[@SandaGaric-c8h]

Male*

[@infiniteandroid]

I do my yardwork to them. You are correct, sir.

[@LondonStockholm]

I used to work with Sebastian in Stockholm, total legend!

[@LondonStockholm]

Yung Lean used to come into our store actually haha

[@shampoo251]

@@LondonStockholm lol that‘s pretty cool

[@yellowsaurus4895]

Shrimp farming?

[@EricvanDorp007]

You lucky bastard!

[@tamtokes]

I f*cking love this band. They keep releasing quality albums and they're amazing live. Destined for legendary status. Here's to the global Shrimptech takeover!

[@faylerfails2904]

I am in 🦐🦐🦐

[@101jmease]

Count me in! 🦐🦐🦐

[@kingmagnusmusic]

It Aint Enough is Iggy Pop and The Stooges. Absolutely the Album Fun House in one Song.

[@PromptStreamer]

They are the best band ever, PERIOD.

[@zolfodor4835]

Count me in brother,fucking superb,this is like the best orgasm ever 👌👌

[@robertjung4001]

That damn bass!!! Can't get enough of it! Well done!

[@vandolmatzis8146]

He deserves the Nobel prize for ripping bass.

[@SebPaez]

If you haven’t already I’d recommend you to check out one of the bass players’ previous bands Pig Eyes, monster sound there too

[@julianc.6589]

already know this is gonna be a banger

[@roncv26]

At first I thought they got a new lead singer, his voice doesn't even sound the same, but I was pleasantly surprised I open my KZbin tab, clicked it immediately.

[@diegoa6847]

@@roncv26 i cant really here it until they played worms, they usually record these pretty early in the day though so i assume his voice was either just not fully ready yet cause of it being early or his voice just a little strained from the tour

[@nikolailwinding6076]

​@@diegoa6847tbh I think he sounds amazing during this performance, I don't know what it is he is doing different, if anything at all, but it is loose

[@harrisonjr98]

7:08 a man in full control of his synths

[@Soundspheremag]

Possibly the greatest alternative band in the world right now.

[@adriandesgracia6618]

Viagra boys and Idles ❤

[@gerald9442]

Ohsees

[@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457]

No such thing as alternative.

[@BadassedJack]

@@adriandesgracia6618 idles suck man, don't bathe Vboys in their filthy bathwater x

[@16ozClawHammer]

Just discovered these lads and this fucking exceptional. Then the interview and he's talking about 2001 being his favourite film. Man alive. Love them.

[@timbofromkeno]

This band has brought so much to the table since the beginning. Great music. Great lyrics. Just so so so good.

[@robertscottmyers5805]

Fucking everything I've wanted since hearing Pink Grease like 20 years ago.

[@zolfodor4835]

I hear you brother 👌👌❤️❤️

[@English_Speaking_Fox]

I've just turned 60. I say that like its a Badge of Survival, cos it fucking is. I grew up in England, gigging every week from the late 70s until I left the country in 1990... punk, ska, new wave, metal, alternative, swerving hard into acid house in '87, then rave. I left because I could see what was happening to my life with drugs and alcohol and the rest as the lifestyle became normalised. It wasn't gonna end well. Music is still the only constant in my life, but the horror show of the last 10-15 years has cast a huge pall of despair. The auto-tuned lipped-synced dirge the kids listen to now on their damn phones makes me deeply sad. This band - THIS BAND - are a fucking revelation for me. This band. Shit, I don't even know what to say. My one & only experience of them live was deeply moving and a seminal live experience after many years of wondering if it was really all over. They've survived tragic line up changes and more and yet here we are. The Viagra Boys. The Viagra Boys. Thank you.

[@waterbakey4330]

There's plenty of fantastic modern music if you just look for it

[@patricksimnor6589]

God damn the VB's never disappoint.

[@Ogdenvillain]

This captures almost perfectly what the energy of the Boys is live, except for Seb keeping his shirt on, Elias not being cowboy'd up and Oscar not rocking the world's hottest hot pants.9.7/10

[@markkress6134]

I can’t believe I slept on this band for so long. I figured with a name like that it’s gonna be a gimmick but I’m obsessed

[@eqsheiky]

These KEXP shows always sound amazing

[@blackskunk54]

Oh yes

[@chadb1866]

Stooges Devo Clash...it's fucking brilliant

[@mjarsel]

Thanks for sharing, liked in seconds! I like that Henrik Palm plays with them Rest in peace Benjamin Vallé

[@IngeDingy]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS TO DROP. MY BOYS MADE IT TO KEXP AND IM SO PROUD

[@markchevrier9756]

You fathered every single Viagra Boy? That must have taken a lot of... Well.... Viagra.

[@larrydanadavid2435]

Anytime someone says there isn’t good rock music today, I always point them to these guys.

[@benjaminbojovic9275]

What a great sound for a live session

[@unchainthewolves]

Saw the Viagra Boys in February in Chicago and it was easily one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. They bring an insane energy to their shows and I recommend everyone go see them. Insanely entertaining group.

[@michaelchirillo7492]

Me too. One of the most fun shows I've seen. Sports brought the house down

[@aliaksandrzmrocny1888]

Crazy how popular they've became, still remember watching their first vid because Henrik from in solitude was there and now he's the guitarist, wild.

[@hnzeroghoul7474]

In solitude is terrific! they are so underrated.

[@Terbyn]

He was also one of those ghouls in Ghost for a while lol

[@smeagle3295]

@@Terbynno

[@asdf9890]

I saw them live last night, I can confirm their song hits like nothing else (why I'm here tonight). Random 47 year old reporting from the trenches. Brand new fan here, fuckin love it. I'll spread my Viagra love everywhere I go! That freakin' saxaphone with distortion or whatever effect sounds mean asf.

[@sentriesband]

Saw them a few days before this in Vancouver and I haven't been able to get the smell off me since

[@opieangst]

Ain't No Thief :30 Troglodyte : 4:34 It Ain't Enough : 8:08 Worms : 12:50

[@svtman93]

That synth/keyboard sound in Worms at 13:40 is so beautifully haunting, this whole set in general really shocked me with how good they are. Its been a while since I listened to them and I definitely need to check out their new album now!

[@ElPantera237]

And it’s even more haunting because of the lyrics and recent passing of OG Guitarist & Founding Member Benjamin Vallé. R.I.P.

[@millertime9465]

This version of It Ain't Enough is a banger

[@ad66807]

one of my students in college told me to listen these guys, i thort she said venga boys so i passed, just by chance caught this, killer band, ain't no thief has almost a disco beat, epic tune...and they love flipper..gone fishin ..awesome!!! thanks guys keep it up

[@migurme5354]

venga boys? why you made us remember that hehehehe this is the VIAGRA of our ears

[@ozzyozcorn]

VIAGRA BOYS FOR LYFE!!!!!!! BEEN A SHRIMP SINCE THE FIRST DAY!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Threeuselesscars]

More punk bands need a woodwind section. These guys are awesome, I need to see them live at some point.

[@hendi7737]

Saccharine Trust anyone?

[@iskanderkhusniyarov6556]

There a recorded live performance on KZbin. Viagra Boys were performing at ORAE festival in 2019. Take a watch. Brilliant

[@artonion420]

I was this close to saying sax is a brass instrument until I realised you’re right of course

[@YouGrim]

They are Swedish and a song by the most legendary Swedish punk band (Ebba Grön) has sax in it. Guess it’s tradition

[@antondillet466]

@@artonion420 It also was a surprise to me, as a friend, saxophone and clarinet player, explained me, that both are woodwind instruments, because of their mouthpiece, what has a wooden reed.

[@WendellPenedo]

VB is amazing, what a nice set

[@ElPantera237]

Ain’t No Thief having this Beastie Boys vibe. Badass; this Caveworld new album is being hailed by critics and fans alike. R.I.P. Benjamin Vallé; OG Founding member. Excellent audio engineering as usual from KEXP, and great energy & performance overall! Loved as well the Stooges Fun House era vibes in “It ain’t enough”. Greetings from Mexico; please release this session as an EP!

[@luuismarquez]

Que le pasó a Benjamín? :(

[@oisint2]

Seen them twice and amazing each time. The sound on this session is fantastic too.

[@harrisonhalaska1130]

Every band member looks like theyre from a different band.

[@zachgriffin1814]

I told my homie “they look like a bunch of us got drunk in your garage and decided we made a band” We’re in our early 30’s and have known eachother for a long time; so for all we know Viagra Boys probably played some stupid baby’s babyshower.

[@nateclark6371]

This just blew my mind. What a performance.

[@jessewallace12able]

Same here!

[@magneto44]

this was flawless, well done everyone involved

[@asleepon]

Worms is the fucking jam. Those horns make it so dark but beautiful, I'm just now discovering these guys. They're killing it

[@martinbailey3952]

Best live band on the planet at the moment......seen them 4 times in 12 months..........blow everyone else apart

[@daskleinegluck4553]

Their sound is incredible 🤘.

[@matttorres8921]

Wherever Benis is, I hope he’s watching this

[@mikadoescontent]

he would be very proud

[@swingAE86]

Saw the band in 2019 when he was still alive. Dude slayed it.

[@BenTurner92]

God i miss Benis

[@otto8049]

I think the name is Penis.

[@trey4857]

Worm food, RIP

[@StigmaShadow]

I found these guys about 2 months ago on youtube, and have been so enveloped in their catalogue since.. i mean damn, there actually is hope for rock music

[@StigmaShadow]

@@barronpierce8699 I'm on it. Thank you

[@edwardsisson3580]

Research Chemicals hooked me.

[@StigmaShadow]

@@edwardsisson3580 lol me too, literally

[@TMaagaard]

People say there's hope for rock music every year. It's almost as if bands have kept producing good shit, of course you can't count on it being mainstream though.

[@beadyeyesillo]

Hell yes. Looking forward to this. By far my current fav band!

[@adriank2454]

Finally a live musical steamroller, yes! this is rock!

[@SBanas]

As usual with KEXP concerts the live versions are even better than the recordings. Amazing energy!

[@nataliel4836]

There amazing live

[@londonclubbernz]

Your drummer is modern perfection

[@Berniesbites818]

My new favorite band. The whole set is full some vein slappers. Good shit kexp always putting me on to good bands

[@graemem111]

This band are the new Hawkwind. That band were protopunk space rock. On skip loads of drugs! This band are amazing and have revitalised my love of music.

[@mss_01]

I'm so incredibly happy that I got to see these guys live this year. Absolutely amazing show.

[@matta.4816]

Wow!! New band for me and I’m blown away!! Thanks for the post.

[@rickybaillie4222]

Check out all the shrimp sessions and thank me later

[@kostyawhiteable]

​@@rickybaillie4222 what does "shrimp session" means? Same as live session?

[@rickybaillie4222]

@@kostyawhiteable it's a Scandinavian slang term for something I can't quite remember and the Viagra boys use the word or term in loads of their songs, it's a in joke is how I see it but the sessions are incredible and should be checked out

[@Lurkzz]

@@rickybaillie4222 It's from the swedish expression "Glida på en räkmacka" "Slide on a shrimp sandwich". It means having an easy life, things being smooth/easy. Being spoiled with an easy living. It can be used in all those situations.

[@rickybaillie4222]

@@Lurkzz it's a great term thanks for letting me know

[@zolfodor4835]

So glad that real music isn't dead. ❤️❤️👌👌

[@i-am-not-a-donkey]

Sebastian is wearing headphones and a shirt. He's also not dancing and laying on the floor. What is this.

[@artonion420]

New meds idk

[@petermcferrin4370]

It's probably 10 AM or so, he's not fully on his thing yet

[@bobgray1226]

Maybe he's grown-up some...sucks getting older...but wow this is amazing...listen to this

[@brytankeeper]

Lmao😂

[@bak4320]

I don’t see him with with the speed dealer shades as much lately either

[@bigdad6993]

These versions are great. Hope they tour Australia again soon.

[@rickybaillie4222]

A must see band IMO

[@da-voodoo-shuffle]

I hope so too. I saw them at Meredith Music festival (or golden plains) and they were epic.

[@El_pinche_moii]

Ojala vengan a México otra vez!!! En el House Of Vans estuvieron de Huevos 🤞🏻🇲🇽🎉🎉🎉

[@GERAH717]

Cada vez que vienen a chicago los voy a ver con diferente morra

[@Aiur]

Saw them live in BK, they absolutely rule and have an energy that is tough to top, go see them live when you can!

[@partytrumpet]

burger king?

[@Thelonerangersmate]

Seen these guys at Leeds festival 2017 before they got huge, probably about 100 of us in a tent witnessed a mad as fk 35-40 minutes of pure energy, been hooked ever since. Sebastian probably still has spells in his back from squirming around on the stage with no top on.

[@balroguemtl7156]

Just discovered this band thanks to you. the quality of the mix is amazing you are all incredibly talented.

[@mat_from_ballarat]

Awesome band, I'd love to see them in Australia some day.

[@Kamiakze]

These guys are absolutly stunning live. Been two times and I want more

[@livelife666]

Fantastic! Had the chance to see them some months ago in zurich. One of the best gigs in my live. Thanks for sharing this. Greetings from switzerland🤟

[@ryandl8186]

I saw the name "Viagra Boys" and had to have a listen. Wow. Just like their name suggests, their music got me hard 😜. Did not disappoint.

[@noname-zt9bv]

Vamos los viagras , sonaron re bien!

[@matheeuscosta1]

one more badass band that I discovered here, thanks KEXP

[@sk1design]

Troglodyte is too fucking good.

[@VirginiaWolf88]

That lead guitarist is a manimal. I love the way he rips on those strings.

[@jpmapachin]

How dissapointed that VB didn't come to South America during Primavera Sound 2022, hope they'll visit us soon in Chile 😔

[@jan_the_man]

I have been waiting for this since before Viagra Boys existed.

[@finkabambulovic2974]

Well said! ❤❤❤

[@CyanShaman]

First time hearing these guys, and not going to lie... A friend sent me the link earlier today when I asked her what she was listening to as I was looking stuff to jam too during my night-time Bass session... From the name alone I thought "God, this will be some shit meme band". Really glad I decided to check them out! Adding to my playlist right away 💖😸💖

[@hnzeroghoul7474]

Welcome to the Shrimp family!!

[@malcolmgalloway175]

Wahoo! V Boys KEXP set! Two of the best things ever combined!

[@TheTemujin27]

Not what I expected from a band called "Viagra Boys" but this rocks.

[@matsverschueren7976]

One of the best liveshows i've ever seen. 3 times in Belgium ! Can't get enough of them. Singer is holding back a bit though!

[@cerradofuzz6624]

Melhor banda. Só falta virem logo pro Brasil ❤❤

[@victorssalveskk]

eles iam , mas cancelaram 😢

[@flygun42]

What a joy it is to find out about a band I've never heard of and then learn their entire discography is pure fire. I'm gonna be checking their tour page regularly now because I need to see them live. Really top notch KEXP performance!

[@RedMei126]

Amazing! The whole time I'm enamored and have been dancing to this live session! Thanks KEXP

[@sreckoignjatovic5282]

Greatings from Serbia KEXP keep blasting real rock-'n'-roll experience🤟

[@VaughnDingus]

I’d never heard of them before but a friend posted a link to this and now I’m in love.

[@JMAudioEditions]

seen em in Brooklyn nice sounds !

[@JoshuaCBaer]

One of my top fav newish bands. Always great live

[@x4ms]

This Band is so unique and great and powerful and pure and so on and so forth - I must admit.

[@dad_jokes_4ever226]

Can't believe that guy is operating electronic equipment while wearing leather pants !.. mad respect !

[@zolfodor4835]

KEXP = The best thing on youtube,please live forever when you have music like this on.🤟🤟❤️❤️

[@Dquanja]

Mixed to perfection

[@raginhomosapien]

Kexp somehow gets all my favorite bands viagra boys, king gizzard and the wizard lizard, metric, fishbone, spoon, super furry animals, alt j! The list goes on!!! ty segall!

[@miguelrolo8742]

WHAT AN AMAZING BAND!!!!!!!

[@dgpmusic05]

i had the pleasure of meeting these guys after the session recording and they were so awesome

[@KamaTanha]

I've been a fan for a few years now. Two best points I've seen made about them is to appreciate their EDM-esque backbone. And to steal a comment from another live video "That bass player is a machine!" Great to see them here. I got to see them in Boston last month too.

[@robin3]

indeed. and their live performance is above and beyond anything they have recorded. a great bunch of lads.

[@sharktooths]

Everybody loves to watch Seb, but Benke is astounding live, he really carries the heartbeat of a lot of their songs.

[@deadforever]

@@sharktooths He's the driving force of their songs 100%

[@theshimmyking1514]

I was at that Boston show! Genuinely best night of my life

[@roxannesaunders2948]

Love these guys

[@barbalaza8370]

IT AIN'T ENOUGH

[@secretcanineagent]

Best band, hope to see them in finland soon

[@ashleypg1708]

I always miss seeing Benjamin 😢 but damn, this was great. They're always great.

[@steveplease]

I love how hung over everyone looks.

[@rederickfroders1978]

They probably dont just look it haha. These guys go hard, or so the story goes

[@steveplease]

@@rederickfroders1978 Someone's got to do it. Charlie Sheen can't live forever.

[@hnzeroghoul7474]

Espero que esses caras cresçam muito ainda, que banda incrível!!

[@paulfoot9230]

Best live band in the world right now

[@narog0]

They are damn fuckin good 🎉🎉🎉

[@marianatovar8864]

Te amo Sebastian Murphy

[@PlopMorh]

Bunch of lovely boys!❤