boygenius - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@LemonInYourEyes]

Julien Baker is awesome, I love watching her talk. She is so articulate and cautious with her words it's fun to watch her mind work. And then she's like "we're just buds making music." Awesome.

[@homesigns]

Agreed. I adore her intellect and eloquence. Love listening too her thoughts.

[@usernamesnamesnames]

I LOVED the Freudian slip moment when she said "an awarness of the kind of dynamic you're *destructing*" instead of *constructing*. It makes sense though, Cheryl was talking about their individuality vs the collaborative work and said they don't sound like their solo work selves in this record, and Julian started talking about the construction of that collaboration but for that to happen somehow they needed to lo 'destruct' their solo dynamic!

[@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858]

Jupiter in Sagittarius.... Awesome

[@expert8235]

Lucy's voice sounds like a warm, loving, hug

[@shasta_creates]

Absolutely under-rated. I think if not for her, boygenius wouldn't be nearly as soulful and emotional. Like all of them are super talented, Lucy just adds a ton of depth to their sound.

[@leafandbranch]

@@shasta_creates 100%

[@madtownmaverick6376]

Cheryl Waters is the best. Just 100% wholesome.

[@hellakooked]

she actually has a really dark past, look into it

[@obiwon9]

@@hellakooked Too funny - of course. Perhaps she's trying to give back?

[@karlmoore6354]

all I found out is she used to be a girl scout. that is like the least dark past possible. @@hellakooked

[@PyroFortune]

I see she's a breast cancer survivor!!

[@madtownmaverick6376]

@@karlmoore6354 yeah, I did some googling absolutely nothing lol

[@amifamousyet]

About every 8 hours I start shaking, sweating and need to listen to Me and My Dog.

[@Ston3D.FreeN7]

Yeah it was the first song I heard when it played on my spotify radio one time and now I'm a big fan of all of them. I'm especially attached to Phoebe though and I think part of that was hearing her voice first and it just blew me away.

[@kamzrrr]

I love the way Julien talks, her language is so intentional and I could listen the her talk forever.

[@dec222]

Julien Baker: *sings one note* Me: *uncontrollable crying*

[@Kingfisher1215]

Try not looking at her, see if that helps.

[@ohnename5882]

Beta

[@dvsn23]

@@ohnename5882 you're listening to a dixie chicks cover song...how ironic.

[@ohnename5882]

@@dvsn23 I can handle it

[@rajatsingh4553]

@@ohnename5882 Oh wow alpha woah

[@bingumsbongums]

Lucy’s verse in Ketchum, ID is one of the most melodically and lyrically beautiful things I’ve heard in music up to this point in my life. So happy to have heard it as such high quality live in this video!

[@montysano]

There's some magic, indescribable quality to her voice that just tugs at my heart.

[@iansilitch9847]

Totally agree

[@tatskamaster]

Yeah, those oooos were something else man.

[@ccwaggoner]

I'm a simple man. I see Julien Baker belting in a thumbnail, I click.

[@Oldnoname]

Same

[@richardhicks5017]

yep

[@anthonydallarosa8314]

Yeah, she's incredible

[@jbasti227]

Fo sho

[@hnmull]

Simple girl here. Same.

[@dreamgirlfriendevil]

When all three of them harmonise, it is absolutely angelic. Goosebumps every time.

[@faigler]

I love Julien's little grin at the beginning of Cowboy Take Me Away, like "yes this is the song you think it is" .

[@benprewitt4600]

I can't normally watch live performances. But Julien is so cathartic it's beautiful. There's these moments after Me & My Dog when she just sort of looks at the piano, then up at Phoebe and Lucy, and it's like she's winded. This good kind of winded you see marathon runners get after a race. It's amazing stuff and I love that these moments are captured.

[@PyroFortune]

Her ankles are sprained :D

[@sardonic5537]

@@PyroFortune was just about to say this haha!

[@camkolar6049]

when you discover the grateful dead one day you are in for real treat

[@Bazaar_Bizarre]

Who told you that you're not allowed to listen to live performances?

[@nikopoa6555]

Why can’t you watch live performances? Damn, I’d die if I couldn’t-90% of what I watch/listen to is live.

[@joewee]

did NOT expect the Dixie Chicks cover, that made my whole life. also Cheryl should just host every show, ugh she's so genuine and wholesome to everyone.

[@inflago]

Completely agree about Cheryl. She's just so genuinely happy to have everyone there. It's such a nice change of pace from every wacky DJ trying to be clever and edgy. (KEXP isn't guilty of this no matter who's hosting, just talking about your average everyday radio appearance.)

[@MikeFlanaganMusic]

WHOLE LIFE! Chicks forever

[@Kingfisher1215]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.

[@starvingartistful]

I agree with the ugh

[@CabezaBorrador]

They even say NO with beautiful harmony 14:49

[@ascetic3312]

I've loved both Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker from the start. Having them together in a group just makes my heart glad. Didn't know Lucy before boygenius, but I'm glad I know her now.

[@youaintscarman9957]

Lucy dacus is my favorite of all of their solo stuff!

[@RoguePlanetSounds]

@@youaintscarman9957 I just think Julien Baker has the most standout voice out of all of them and is great on the guitar. But It's easy to recognize that they're all great.

[@benstenman]

Ascetic I think Lucy is the greatest of them. Modern incredibly intelligent lyrics, and the music is super. She is also the best singer of them, she dont let her voice leak. (Please dont kill me)

[@arlenewalters1070]

Me too!

[@jysmtl]

They’re better together

[@d.dupont6408]

00:31 : Souvenir 04:33 : Cowboy Take Me Away 19:25 : Me & My Dog 23:48 : Ketchum, ID

[@gustavoleguizamon6270]

Bump this comment, thank you!!

[@millie_drums]

thank you 🫶

[@alika.dudu.tshela]

Julien’s giggle is the most precious thing 🥹🥹

[@hcraig2094]

a serious well done to the audio engineers here. without you guys this would not be so damn crisp and perfect

[@estellamcclos888]

cheryl is the best interviewer and simply creates such a comfortable environment which really comes through. also, I love how happy da boyz are to be there

[@tessanatale9454]

Their cover of Cowboy Take Me Away was just incredible...

[@missmollyeliza1896]

their voices compliment each other in a way that is so indescribably beautiful

[@tomsarrels8980]

boygenius, I am a death metal vocalist and you guys leave me in tears. You can captivate any walk of life with your music and it is so loved by so many. Never stop!

[@johnwrath3612]

lul death metal vocalist. So you growl into a pitch shifted mic?

[@tomsarrels8980]

Um..... No.

[@ltgreatsocks1]

Glad to see my fellow metalheads here, getting down on this here fine music.

[@FellowHuman137]

@@ltgreatsocks1 Yeah man, I love my black and death metal, I can like this too.

[@schweppes1313]

@@tomsarrels8980 you do eat children though?

[@purplehaze1942]

I'm just gonna go out on a limb and say these women are the future of music today. Absolutely incredible music.

[@Yallboots]

Every genre of music has a new rising wave of good music resurfacing from the depths of modern crap. These guys, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlisle for folk/Americana, Greta Van Fleet and the Struts for rock and roll, Midland for pure country, Alabama Shakes for southern rock.

[@danman6669]

@@Yallboots Not Greta Van Fleet. They're just a Led Zeppelin wannabe. If they were original, I'd agree, but they're not.

[@KittyChinchilla69]

This comment aged perfectly ☺️

[@Aliejha]

i’m so impressed how lucy especially is able to stay on pitch. they all have such distinctive voices

[@ng3147]

Lucy sounds incredible here I'm forever obsessed with her voice

[@stringsfromspace]

Where has this been hidden for all these years???? THIS IS GOLD. Pure beauty. OH MY. AND THE VIOLIN AND THEIR VOICES. WHAT A GIFT.

[@VOByRobbins]

This is one of KEXP's best, right up there with london Grammar -- just unreal how fantastic the vocals are, the violinist is insane, sheryl is so good in her natural interview style--- what a gem to see this again!!!!!!!! just Killer!!!!!!!

[@bradpdx2]

boygenius is wonderful. The world is better with them in it.

[@Monte_Verita]

Cheryl Waters is a national treasure, she seems like the sweetest person

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

I don't think I've ever heard a group with every member being so articulate and intelligent. Love listening to them just talk about their art!

[@Onitramm]

17:20 Phoebe that "Guys being dudes" reference didn't go ignored; I hear you, I see you

[@nate3674]

We all see it and know that she is powerful for confronting what has happened to her, for all humans to know.

[@oOvatsalOo]

I CACKLED!!!!!!!!!

[@coldfanta]

may I be enlightened

[@maximeb190]

I enjoyed it so damn much when she said that, hilarious :)

[@oneohtricks8244]

Nate I’m pretty sure she was just making reference to a Vine

[@iamaconcretewall]

this is all 3 of them at their absolute best. julien's voice is so beautiful and grounding. watching 4 years later in anticipation for their debut album release today!

[@Cle-o]

Now their album is getting nominated for six grammys. They've come so far.

[@Olhado256]

This is the happiest I've ever seen Julien

[@OHVSCA]

Ketchum ID is maybe one of the most beautiful songs written .. brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@quikxfl]

Love you Cheryl! You are the epitome of professionalism. Wish only continued success and an ever-enduring career

[@nyanray]

In Swedish, we say that something is a conditioner for the soul when it's soothing and just leaves you feeling calm, peaceful and just good overall... this was that. Beautiful set and a great mix of voices

[@patientzero5685]

What are some other examples of conditioner for the soul.

[@calmbehaviorsupport9062]

If you have not yet figured that out.. go buy yourself some conditioner

[@GoldenKennyBania]

KEXP has had countless giants of music perform in their studios. This is possibly the best of the hundreds I've watched. 3 young legends of the game already reaching the highest heights.

[@WyepOrg]

Julien Baker had a very intimate performance in Pittsburgh (under 50 seats) at our station. We are so lucky to experience her up close and personal like that!

[@patrickwalker6024]

THEY MADE CHERYL CRY

[@michaelkartman3543]

First I discovered Julien Baker, and thought I’d never find anything more amazing.. Boygenius proved me wrong. I’m just blown away by this beautiful, unique and talented group of artists. Absolute power house of musical ability, I’m so grateful to have found this band!

[@thatguysingh]

Julien is the most talented singer/songwriter of her generation, and so modest.

[@jennyb5385]

They are all three beautiful artists individually. Together, it is pure magic! I'm so glad they chose to form this group, and hope it lasts

[@alexanderf2121]

Every time that I click on something related to Boygenius I feel happy about it. Not for the blind click, but for the feeling that come after. These 3 girls emanates harmony and joy. Glad to be alive and witness it.

[@eerienah]

14:49 even their "no"s are in beautiful harmony

[@simonhildebrand3884]

Everyone in this video is such a beautiful soul. There's so much emotion flowing into every word they speak. Thank you to everyone who made this gem of a video possible

[@XOOOOElizabethOOOOX]

I woke up yesterday with Cowboy Take Me Away stuck in my head and I can only assume it's the universe foreshadowing me finding this

[@danman6669]

I have listened to these women either apart or together every single day for the last two years or so since I first discovered their music. This video will keep the streak going.

[@davidbrooks8218]

Camille KILLING that violin tho!

[@thompegg3100]

A relevation to be sure!!

[@bentolleson2585]

I agree 100%. I swear she played with Sarah Jaffee. I believe it was the song Clementine

[@sidolanters1394]

@@thompegg3100 revelation* lol

[@craigmaylath3673]

Yes!

[@thompegg3100]

@@sidolanters1394 basically, its news to me

[@RileyliebtTH]

i think im in love with Julien baker. I’ve never seen a more adorable person in my life I want to marry her omg

[@sardonic5537]

I've been thinking this forever lol I'm gonna see her live this year and I'm gonna cry 🤠🥺

[@trannel73]

Same. I think watching this KEXP live sessions from boygenius, London Grammar or Hælos is not good for my mental health. 😯

[@amsd2484]

They're all so attractive wtf

[@laurendeetig]

@Dope Cat why did you watch then if you're just so disgusted by them

[@rorocio93]

@Dope Cat I wonder how you came to those conclusions 😂

[@Kingfisher1215]

Dope Cat spot on analysis. Actually the one could use a husband buying her a Peloton for Christmas.

[@troy8420]

@Dope Cat You have the joker for a profile pic I highly doubt you have a relationship with anyone

[@dvsn23]

What a shallow comment thread.

[@loganarowland]

Man, I love Cheryl Waters. Every time I open up a KEXP video, I hope she's hosting. She's warm and thoughtful, and her kindness/reverence for the artists is infectious.

[@rogero8443]

I'm not a country music fan in the way Dixie Chicks are, so I never even gave them a chance. This cover exposed so much beauty in a song about cowboys. I'll give one of their albums a listen soon because of you three. Thank you! This collab is legendary.

[@MMacAttack]

Lucy’s voice on Cowboy take me home HOLY MOLY. pure frisson

[@gordonlancaster1612]

I thought only Townes van Zandt could make me cry but souvenir killed me from the first note, this version is absolutely perfect. I luv u three.

[@BrucePSquirrelOfficial]

These ladies are too good! Julien, please stop making me cry.

[@fernsmith-p7f]

Julien, Phoebe and Lucy remind me of a time when, as a creative person, I worked on a project with a team of other creative people and discovered how truly remarkable (and very uncommon) it is to complete / experience a solution that is better because each member came together and fully trusted one another. The experience that Phoebe speaks of when she walks outta the room is so commonly universal….and destructive and unnecessary.

[@RoguePlanetSounds]

You don't hear people harmonize this good everyday.

[@FlewTheCoopSessions]

Love this. They have such a rich, classic sound. Cheryl makes me smile. Crew just making it look and sound fresh to def.....

[@droughdough]

Julien is so goddamn articulate.

[@sidolanters1394]

my English is pretty good but I think I just learned about 20 new words 😂

[@brandogtv9650]

@@sidolanters1394 Read some boooooks!

[@SmokinOak]

So youtube waited almost 18 months before deciding to show this video to me? better late than never I guess. They make beautiful music together.

[@justinjones9028]

The first 3 singles were a solid part of my soundtrack for a trip to San Francisco... Will always hold a special place for me..

[@matthewh1325]

Absolutely incredible music, harmonies. Everything. I hope these 3 stick together for a while 😊 Lucy’s voice is so deep and amazing.

[@Mrch33ky]

Mighty fine singin', playin', and sound recordin'. Yes indeed!

[@elylozada9576]

0:33 Souvenir 4:34 Cowboy Take Me Away 19:30 Me and My Dog 23:49 Ketchum, ID Thanks for curating this lovely space, Cheryl. It's a wonderful visit everytime.

[@bastianriehs6116]

everybody like this! thank you very much :)

[@astrada9554]

My god, Ketchum,ID is devastatingly beautiful 🥹😭

[@Jduhbs]

That harmonization at 3:04 that they repeated sold me on this instantly.

[@leafnlore2712]

Cheryl Waters IS the best! And it is so extremely joyful to watch boygenius perform live in the studio. Their cover of Cowboy Take Me Away is classic and gorgeous.

[@estheroconnor310]

Euphoric: I'm ashamed at how long it took me to find this session; but oh boy, this made MY stars align!

[@lostson5216]

So good! Such an underrated violinist but understandable in a room so full of talent!

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

I'm coming back to this video more than I thought I would

[@ashore]

0:33 Souvenir 4:34 Cowboy Take Me Away 19:30 Me & My Dog 23:49 Ketchum, ID

[@larrysulky7614]

At the end of the last song ("Ketchum, ID") I started clapping. Then I remembered I was watching and listening on KZbin by myself with headphones.

[@evanpb]

OMG I'm tearing up at these harmonies, this is so beautiful.

[@kvinettaf09]

The smiles and love during Cowboy Take Me Away :''')))

[@dialone1974]

These two make me realize what a bag of dull bricks I was in my youth. What a beautiful performance.

[@justin62390]

Oh my gosh. I was just about in tears near the end of Souvenir. This is perfect.

[@TynesStudios]

Once an American man was visiting Japan and toured one of the famous rock gardens where he began expounding upon all the hidden meanings of the place - the rocks relationship to the sand, the colors, etc. A Japanese man listening in stopped him, saying: "Sir in all your analysis you miss the point. It is beautiful." These three, you can spend hours figuring out the why of it and miss the point. There is this tremendous beauty, and vulnerability here. They have found a special place and are sharing it. It's heavenly.

[@tblmegs]

my absolute favourite girls. the cover of cowboy take me away has me SOBBING. i would sell my soul to see them live again

[@Lanearndt]

Wow, they're all so great and PB is just absolutely the most impossibly beautiful woman alive!

[@martin3980]

This was just amazing, the chemistry between the girls is amazing

[@wyndgrove9452]

Somehow even greater than the sum of their - already wonderful - parts. What a wonderful act.

[@rockape1954]

Amazing 3 great performers collaborating together. And we get those fabulous harmonies !

[@nickgray5420]

This is magical. I love how they're timid to admit they have cried on stage with each other after 16 shows. Grown 36y man and I'm crying before 30 mins is over

[@steverodriguez51]

There are over 300 comments and, maybe somebody has already addressed this, but has the violinist been credited? She’s simply a master.

[@dirkeldritch4880]

I'm not sure if they credit her, but her name is Camille Faulkner

[@maryvanhorn5701]

Cheryl Waters acknowledges Camile Faulkner at 9:07

[@e34eric]

I still get chills every time I hear this. They are so incredibly perfect together.

[@somebodyelse714]

the harmonies on M&MD are among the more beautiful things you can hear

[@Aliejha]

imagine being julien and being able to play vocals, mandolin, guitar, piano, AND banjo

[@lunebeamdreams5281]

my comfort video

[@obiwon9]

Definitely my fav KEXP of all time - w o w. And absoLutely nOt a "manufactured, formulaic endeavor" ~ thank you boygenius

[@qtrfoil]

The engineering at KEXP is always on a completely different level. Really super sound~

[@johngossett9756]

Gotta love that ending to Me & My Dog; a wistful look, a sigh, and a nod.

[@courtneyverhage346]

I love each of these artist separately so of course I love this project. I hope for more from boygenius in the future.

[@ColinWhitpan]

This performance is so beautiful, it gives me so much serotonin

[@wolfgangrzissler7772]

Boy - these ladies are real genius :-) Beautiful in every sense. And thanks to Cheryl too. Love to listen to your thoughtful questions.

[@MyNeighborisaPERV]

i love lucy sm, wish she sang more in boygenius

[@dianebria-wharton3190]

The synergy between these gal singers of NOW is Just BOY-GENIUS!!! Thanks KEXP Cheryl 😇

[@hunty92]

each of them is incredible artistically and as a human being. i feel privileged to see what they make now and throughout the rest of their careers

[@ialac1356]

Julien is replenishing. Thank you

[@missunique65]

gosh I almost forgot what the good shit sounds like. Thanks girls..mad respect here.

[@shehopesimcursed]

their voices are absolutely gorgeous and they work together so well

[@frankiedoe4437]

This is the most enchanting thing I have ever watched, I'm instantly a fan!