Widowspeak - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Widowspeak performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded July 28, 2022.
Songs:
While You Wait
The Drive
True Blue
Everything Is Simple
Molly Hamilton - Vocals / Guitar
Robert Earl Thomas - Guitar
John “Willy” Muse - Bass
Michael Stasiak - Drums
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Mastering: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Alaia D’Alessandro & Scott Holpainen
Editor: Jim Beckmann
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kexp.org

[@AsifKhaniscool]

2 years running and still my favorite band of all time. I love how you can love all of these songs individually on the record but then when you hear Rob jamming on top of them live it still brings a tear to your eyes for how good it is.

[@pamela8329]

The tone of that guitar is just delicious.

[@jpanbe]

just wanted to write a similar comment. I already loved Rickenbackers, but this one sounds extra beautiful..

[@bryantaylor7438]

its like tasty for the ear holes man....

[@Bearsarepeople2]

its very very oh so spicy. top notch

[@adrianvasquez254]

It sounds the same live. Dude’s got a special touch.

[@gdub999tub.]

Ok this is incredibly good. And I've noticed that KEXP must have the best sound engineers on earth...

[@kaptainflakes6987]

So good.

[@ÑEZ0688]

Thats gotta be why this sounds better than the album version

[@SuperManiacstudios]

l'm a FOH and studio engineer, and they do. Only equals I've heard are on Kurt Vile's Pitchfork jawn Bottle Back. And as much as i love KV & band, they were under rehearsed and even if you wouldn't have noticed but for that fact that he opens the gig by saying, "welcome to your rehearsal, my dudes" or actually think (as i do) that slower looser vibe makes it even better. These folks obviously don't have that problem, wonderful musicianship! ;

[@burningbothbinaries9889]

wow, the guitarist on the Rickenbacker is beyond good, he could change the atmosphere in a room in two bars with his fingers...cap...doffed!

[@fishflake1209]

Robert Earl Thomas (the guitarist) has put out a couple of solo records as well.

[@TXTrojan]

@@fishflake1209 thanks for the info. I came to the comments looking for information on this dude.

[@marius5982]

Man, you're absolutely right. This sound went cold for a long while but it's coming back.

[@russellborenstein-burd6793]

0:29 While You Wait 5:05 The Drive 9:25 True Blue 14:32 Everything Is Simple

[@Bearsarepeople2]

thank you. you are the real MVP

[@haroldwilkes6525]

Go on Cheryl integrate your a star just like whispering bob❤

[@KojiroMC]

Great band, love the new album. They should be way bigger... support artists like these!

[@michaelsane6136]

The Mazzy Star influence is unmistakable

[@michaelsane6136]

That doesn't make it bad tho. I like it!

[@AgoesSies]

true

[@willemvandebeek]

Was about to make the same comment and I don't mind at all, nice to see a Mazzy Star reincarnation. :)

[@stereolab9]

Amazing session. Please come and play in Paris! ^^

[@paultrombetta]

Mazzy Star, Belly and Cowboy Junkies ya

[@stevebond7387]

True Blue 9:28 is beautiful and sublime. Flat out amazing… There is always good new music out there, you just have to seek it out. ☮️❤️🥁🎸

[@SchuylerB]

Yes there really is a wealth of wonderful music out there! It's incredible also to hear each wave of musicians and how others have inspired them, all the different genre's and styles of musicianship have blended to create some really beautiful. But honestly loving the Dream Pop and Shoegaze resurgence from the last couple of years. KEXP really seem to be phenomenal at capturing pure talent and showcasing it in such a way, a national and global gem that's for sure!

[@SchuylerB]

@Daniel Drader As someone who has been in community and commercial broadcasting for over 15+ years, I agree about the wealth of musical talent out there and supporting community based radio, with an honest heart I can say that KEXP are one of those very rare and special and stations that are making the best radio, connecting equally with the listeners and guests, allowing the medium of radio to remain relevant while doing wonders for the platform and those indie and more established artists and producers! Engaging, entertaining and captivating, the unique way they capture performances is phenomenal and it's such a great service they provide both from both in front and behind the mic!

[@80sacousticmixtape92]

I’m late to the party on Widowspeak, having only found them 3-4 months ago. This is the first time seeing them perform these songs live - and wow, this is truly incredible. Her vocals are just ethereal and beautiful, and the guitar work is absolutely fantastic here, truly escalates the already great recording. Need to now catch them actually live. Thank you KEXP!

[@brainflowvideos]

you're just in time!!

[@99nej]

@@brainflowvideos today for me, and at like 3 minutes in I'm in love with Everything!

[@williamkennedy4123]

I'm 2 months behind you but I'm very glad I found them

[@nicholaslander192]

1st listen: "This is nice" 2nd Listen : "I need this on vinyl" as I play air guitar to the Drive

[@carolbowers8174]

"Breadwinner" from one of their older albums is the BEST SONG

[@brendont.9749]

This was enough to nudge them to the top of my leader board, love the enjoyment and exuberance of this performance!

[@richardsmale4055]

True Blue is just an absolute treat of a song ❤

[@InfamousRafe]

You said it brother

[@JarretLaMark]

What a great performance. Molly's breathy voice, and the sway of amplitude between her rhythm guitar and Robert's lead guitar, the fantastic baselines and fills, and quietly busy drums that drive everything home. Such a talented band. And of course the KEXP engineers, who are otherworldly. This might be my new favorite KEXP studio performance.

[@andrewc59]

really happy to see them come back with such a great album- pretty much takes me back to the early 10's

[@vincesmith6205]

Just about to go out and see them play live for the 2nd time. They just get better and better.

[@EfrenIR]

Got me crying when I should be asleep man… nothing else matters when I hear Widowspeak. “ Not all who wander are lost “ Stay Golden 🤙🏽

[@bzjgbvdzuiskj]

This Dude is Amazing. Such a cool Giutar Play.

[@kenhunt5153]

A dreamscape of sound. Perfect for sitting on red rock and watching the sun set.

[@Grimorri]

Saw them open for Lord Huron in Arkansas bout 7 years ago. Killer band.

[@MemoriesDestroyUs]

Magical guitar riffs sheesh

[@tco8439]

been listening to Mazzy Star's Rose Blood on repeat for a few hours before I clicked on this. What a nice treat. A more upbeat but otherwise seamless transition.

[@ClamBuster4]

discovered these only a few months ago... fell in love after only one song, and their discography has been on rotation ever since

[@fordhamdigi]

Love this band!

[@TBBMusicBlog]

A fantastic band.

[@kappiiee]

Her soft spoken voice intertwined with the sublime guitar riffs is really great

[@robbyrobby7721]

I think only good people appreciate this kind of music

[@jimmythefish]

KEXP does it again. Glad to have discovered this band.

[@gplunk]

God Bless You, Cheryl. Thank you for continuing to host, and keep on keeping on, while showcasing such great young talent....

[@GrahamAndersonis]

The tone and intention of every sound is perfect.

[@blackgorr]

She still takes my breath away 🖤🖤

[@bosmansfrank]

6 months ago or so I had a mandatory class and had to get up at 5 am to take the train. I'm not a morning person so it felt terrible. On the way to the station on an empty road 'everything is simple' came on the car radio. It was pure magic. Didn't knew them. Now it's my favorite album of the year. Lots of love from Belgium! Looking forward to your show @Trix!

[@qrtrscale]

A very unrated band, they are super interesting. Love the eclectic images that inspire the lyrics. The meter of their composing is very unique and memorable. Thanks for doing this update Cheryl and staff.

[@OIP_1]

oh my holy smokes what a voice! beautiful sounding band

[@SchuylerB]

I love both KEXP (especially Cheryl's interviews) and Widowspeak and let out a little squeal when they were going to do a session, specially with the wonderful Cheryl Waters. But this really blew me away and was sonically beyond expectations! So amazing and like others are saying this beautiful blissed out Mazzy Star style vibe is just gorgeous :) It made my week, thank you!

[@michaelgibson4863]

Brilliant - see you in Hackney!

[@InfamousRafe]

God damn, I come back so often.

[@archivosterror1111]

Widowspeak es una banda infravalorada, no se le da el reconocimiento que se merece. Son auténticas estrellas de rock alternativo.

[@standardofexcellence]

The vocals and guitar work and style(s) love this group

[@MemoriesDestroyUs]

The talent here is undisputed holy f

[@cygnusbookx]

Her voice remind me to Hope Sandoval

[@theniteowl7777]

KEXP must be protected at all costs.

[@muradbyunus]

Truly excellent band. Saw them twice this year, and they are phenomenal live.

[@robbyrobby7721]

Very refreshing to hear something musical

[@chandrashekhermishra5847]

Everything is simple 'til it's not Learned to love the ropes when you were caught See they could be braided a different way And sinking into nothing - you learn to stay Singers tend to hide the truth Or you hear it, if it speaks to you But what do you expect, it serves them well To edit anything that's fit to tell I'm no better, and I'm no worse I'm still around but it's a curse And you'll just do the best you can And time will call you a good man And sing your praise, because you would Sing it yourself because you could But what do I expect, it serves you well To edit anything that's fit to tell Everything is simple 'til it's not Learned to love the ropes when you were caught Everything is simple 'til it's not Everything is simple

[@bosmansfrank]

Any idea on what it all means? I am clueless. Great song though.

[@CriDef]

Im happy youtube just randomly recommended me this. Good music

[@Jani_ianto_hun]

[@willowufgood261]

Wow this band is awesome. I discover so much great music through KEXP

[@chandrashekhermishra5847]

Someone said you had moved to the ocean And now it makes sense I passed the house, but I didn't stop I just felt tired I guess I feel something when I hear your name in passing Clear as a bell When I hear someone singing you or like you Not as well True blue Mm True blue Still talking about you You talked like you'd be remembered When you told me your name You waltzed around meeting strangers But I liked you the same We danced on the weekend 'Cause then we had plans Good people are hard to find I keep them, when I can True blue Mm True blue Still talking about you Do you ever get tired of swimming Are you sleeping more in the west? Wash your hair with peppermint and lemon Palomine on your breath The pull of the tide was too great, I know You meant as well as you could Just wanted something to write on a stone To tell everyone you were good True blue Mm True blue Still talking about you True blue True blue

[@maritk]

Molly what a beautiful person you are. I listen to the music of Widowspeak for since I was 15 years old and I never (shame on me) looked up who these people were. Now I know, the music is even more enchanting.

[@Dandyalessio]

Can't wait to see these guys in Madrid tonight, very cool band!

[@nidriks-yt]

I love that riff (forgive me is my terminology is off) on Everything Is Simple. It's like musical honey.

[@inblue5668]

reminds me of Meet Puppets, from Nirvana's MTV unplugged

[@andresguzmanheim9204]

So beautiful ..sound,angelical voice like Hope Sandoval,Opal & Others... Perfecto👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@thecrystalperson5576]

The vocals and guitar are just superb.

[@weyoun6535]

Just listened to the album & have to say that this live performance sounds much better, I’m surprised how subdued the lead guitar is on the recorded album. The band should record the album as a live session imo as a second release, kind of reminds me how hatful of hollow by the Smiths sounded so much better than the studio recordings because the band had gigged & become comfortable with the material enough that it had much more life & vitality. I like the album too though, but it’s a different experience, this was a really great performance & I’m happy to have been introduced to them.

[@Jani_ianto_hun]

My opinion is quite the same, while I dont really like the sound of their newest album and enjoyed more their earlier ones (especially the albums which they created with Kevin McMahon at his barn in upstate NY), this live video just blows my mind and ears. The drums fits in the sound so much as well. Gotta see them live!

[@ÑEZ0688]

It's surprising how much better this live session sounds compared to the album. Whenever I listen in my car, I listen to this. It sounds even more amazing when I connect using my AUX cord as opposed to Bluetooth. The bass and drums sound insane.

[@giananmarco]

I just want to say: WOW!!!

[@seanparrish7293]

This entire album is just beautiful beginning to end.

[@marieljoed]

what a great band!

[@Drunken-Startrooper]

Deserves more views

[@MrMumblesJr.]

They were so good live on August 19th in Wilmington, DE! 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@Evelyn-wg2ve]

Aplausos👏👏👏👏 Mi banda favorita

[@marius5982]

Pure, this is pure and clean. I feel the crisp open sound in my Soul. A slight echo of heaven in a speaker.

[@syverjove]

Fantastic.

[@carpeimodiem]

FRICK, they're good live... 🤯🤦🔥

[@asan1050]

Really good!

[@JoshuaM17]

Absolutely beautiful 🖤

[@zardportugal]

Beautiful.

[@michealclarke22]

what a voice, so beautiful~!

[@TXTrojan]

randomly found this today. Love this and never heard them before and big props to the lead guitar player I checked out his channel and he has some good tunes as well.

[@brainflowvideos]

Agh so good!!

[@brightyou7469]

めっちゃいいー！ありがとー

[@wajdiaathirah]

FINALLY. i really love their latest album

[@bpalpha]

Well, there you go again introducing me to another great band. You rock KEXP! Keep it up.

[@standardofexcellence]

Fave tracks btw: one of the good ones, the jacket, and stoned

[@rxprxsxnt]

Great!!

[@lukirakirasaja6849]

Very Cool !!!!!

[@June-yy6nt]

so beautiful

[@lucasgalvao5472]

Eu amo a Molly!!

[@mattpetty3816]

That god damn rickenbacker is doing it for me.

[@Evelyn-wg2ve]

Wooow i love it

[@Punt16]

Cheryl is a great interviewer. Great. And yeah, True Blue is an incredible song.

[@lano3091]

繊細で美しい音楽だなぁ

[@PalScales]

Fantastic performance, thank you. Hope to see you live someday.

[@monkeyflipper]

Great set!

[@chandrashekhermishra5847]

Watch the world, it's just turning on Someone left the lights burning all night Someone was up, working in the quiet And now it's broken by their morning song How can I help you, what do you need? Strange days overwhelmed by me I keep my mind on the task at hand Stitches in satin, making plans While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait We'll have it done today Walking home, watch the world close Hear a song spilling out from a hole in the wall See the windows glow from across the street See the chain stitches lined up so neat While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait We'll have it done today While you wait

[@serhiybutyaga7000]

I love you guys! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@LittleBeeBecca]

I like it :)

[@jarekka6697]

Genialne.. opinia po pierwszych dwóch nutkach ♫

[@mxbelle]

Love this band’s sound, the vocals, guitars, drums, bass lyrics (did I miss anything?) Yet another great session and interview by Cheryl. Also, Molly belongs to Tacoma.

[@PotelinoSeven]

ótimo som, gostei muito, Obrigado KEXP :)

[@IrvSauce]

They have a great sound. Thanks for the intro, KEXP. Hope you're paying your sound guy a whole lot haha

[@wartimemodels]

Really enjoying this. And...she really likes to talk :)

[@benjaminmitchell5345]

wow that was good

[@christopherb5226]

Reminiscent of Mazzy Star and the Pastels, a Scottish band from many years ago. Maybe a little Cowboy Junkies and a dash of the Joy Formidable as well.

[@Idk-gw8ql]

wow

[@MrAll300]

LOVE

[@MrAll300]

LOVE

[@MrAll300]

LOVE

[@MrAll300]

LOVE

[@MrAll300]

LOVE

[@burningbothbinaries9889]

this is great, and I'm still on the 1st song!

[@juanangelcaido]

que voz tan dulce

[@faunoram]

OH MAN !! Love this band so much !!! Thank you KEXP ! ! 🔥