Japanese Breakfast - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Japanese Breakfast performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 15, 2018.
Songs:
Diving Woman
Road Head
The Body Is A Blade
Boyish
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Editor & Director: Scott Holpainen
kexp.org
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[@locksh]

The audio engineers in these sessions don't get nearly enough credit. Mindblowing mix

[@JeffTheFlame]

locksh agree. The sound is outstanding

[@Gideon_the_Seeker]

Kevin Suggs is a legend and pretty well-known, actually. His expertise consistently stands out miles above his peers.

[@dearlyband7715]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@xodiark10]

seriously, they do so amazing with all these bands. its wildly incredible

[@wlopezmendez]

KEXP sound guys, always on point.

[@spencerst.dennis1339]

KEXP is truly in a League of their own. The bands they book, the production value, the sound engineer, the interviews. Masterful.

[@lahirebrz]

To me, it's the world's most diverse, interesting, and professional radio.

[@debeso77]

This

[@kingdomofheavenmusic3]

Having Japanese breakfast while watching Japanese breakfast in Japan.

[@whatever4561]

It always amazes me how whenever I find a great new artist, KEXP has already had them

[@viachicago]

Diving Woman is such a wall of sound. Greatness.

[@HouseOod]

its the beginning repeated - Oingo Boingo's Stay.

[@michaeljaguar1576]

Reminds me of the more melodic Sonic Youth songs, like “The Diamond Sea”, so good!

[@astarsheran]

Absoluely agree.True greatness!!!!

[@HybridHalfie]

one of my fav songs ever made. The outro is magical

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

i like the song but i don't see how it is a wall of sound, it sounds like a regular composed song.

[@coreaudiodesigns]

I agree with Locksh, KEXP sound engineers are ultra talented. They're pumpin' out killer mixdowns. Heck, prefer the KEXP mixes better than the album. Incredible artists! She oozes raw emotion, articulate, and humble. Definitely influenced by bands of the late 80's. Remind me of The Psychedelic Furs.

[@matsverschueren7976]

i"m always finding the KEXP sessions better than any album a band brought out. :D Insanely good engineers!

[@Alphasone0212]

the bass in this is nice and strong

[@tommagloves]

and his shirt is amazing too

[@AhmadAdyarso]

@@tommagloves filadalfiya annisr (eagle)

[@markiep8477]

I love melodic bass lines.

[@Middle8]

God I love her

[@SebastianTinajero]

i love you both

[@rodrigosalad]

Literally read my thoughts.

[@Lightclops]

You and me both. Love your channel btw

[@nabilahannuar7999]

I love her moreee

[@ryanjulio666]

Her husband love her more :v

[@shiftlessinseattle]

Cheryl: the comforting energy that always brings balance to the force.

[@botehtv]

Diving Woman: 0:34 Road Head: 7:18 The Body Is A Blade: 17:30 Boyish: 21:30 If you're watching for the first time, don't skip the interview! It's pretty cool

[@generaldom]

They never do timestamps!!!! WHY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kexp]

Because we're so busy filming and editing all of these sessions! We barely have time to even upload it all! But thanks to those of you who do post the times.

[@Agothygoth]

0limer it really was!

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

@@kexp FWIW, I'm so glad you _do_ get them filmed and uploaded! I've seen and heard some of my favourite bands thanks to this specific channel as well as getting to find new music to get lost in ... like this band's music. OMG! Love to yous all, from me here in Finland!

[@MADOUT_VPS]

KEXP thanks for putting me on to so many great bands ❤️

[@SosReelThoughts]

shes such a gem. protect her at all cost.

[@ScottTeresi]

The guitarist is HER HUSBAND? No wonder he always has that big goofy smile on his face. :) Good for them!

[@createcontentconnect]

plays good guitar and piano and a John Mayer look-alike

[@austinshoupe3003]

Playing music for a living with your love. It doesn’t get much better.

[@pasf4118]

is the band name derived from when he eats her out in the morning ?

[@stevdarshaki4378]

Pas F LOL!

[@antonhengst8667]

@@pasf4118 Zauner isn't Japanese though

[@Timbo360]

Yo I love how she gets super into the vocals and then just immediately gets serious, anyone else notice that? She's fucking fantastic I love her

[@Pepto12345]

Her voice fits perfectly for some reason, like the best of 90s songs

[@ambientgoblin4741]

Booked tickets to see Japanese Breakfast last night and now they're on KEXP youtube? Proof Cheryl Waters is a wizard

[@d.jmitchell5889]

and of course the world revolves around you mate.

[@user-bq4xk2yh6i]

ok joe literally just wanted to post a light-hearted and appreciative comment and you had to be dick about it

[@ambientgoblin4741]

not how i meant to come across donny, sorry if i did

[@Schnitz13]

And a super-engaging host who manages to ask intelligent questions without sounding all goofy.

[@Aseyona]

Bass lines are wonderful. Bass tone as well.

[@paulsveen5934]

Fabulous; they have an old soul vibe about them, a band this young can’t be this incredible, but they are; they’re limitless.

[@alanarkham143]

That bass That mix That voice Omg This is MUSIC!

[@az-vx2cw]

that beautiful blue-eyed drummer!

[@lequinntessential]

Diving woman is a such a tour de force. That huge, intergalactic wall of sound is such a sublime thing to behold

[@NorthWriter]

I discovered this band about an hour ago. I was looking on Spotify for "japanese music," hoping for traditional Japanese music. I found this instead, and thought I'd just see what it was like. It took about 10 seconds for me to be hooked. This album is fecking amazing, and I think I might be binging on this for the next week or so.

[@j.moon98]

I discovered her/them through the upcoming video game Sable's trailer, which they composed the OST for.

[@staninjapan07]

not quite taiko and koto eh?

[@trixwivstix]

I find it hard to believe this is a live mix, sounds incredible. KEXP is my few drinks goto on a Friday evening at home.

[@saul208]

Boyish is so dreamy, such a nice song.

[@saul208]

24:20 to the end, sounds like Beach House, and i love that.

[@PavementIztRad]

I hardly ever can say I truly like a piece of music that's new to me on my first listen but 'Diving Woman' is such a fantastically strong opener. It has these flourishes of being dreamy, shoegaze'ish, and even a little jammy in its own way. The guitars and bass sound so crisp and bright and tight and her voice is quite remarkable. Absolutely envious my cousin saw them live at The Thing in Port Townsend just a little over a week ago. Little wonder why he raved about them.

[@unloveableandre]

Cheryl kills as always, such a great interview...

[@jorgemendoza8990]

these voices are so clear. why is this not the standard????

[@VGBNDGRL]

not everyone is as talented! the audio engineers at KEXP do an amazing job.

[@somethingdiscreet]

Cheryl Waters is a national treasure

[@DateTwoRelate]

Put this music into space 24/7 and there will ALWAYS be interstellar peace.

[@user-wd1if7xr1w]

I really believe KEXP can read my mind

[@jackiekavak6549]

Haha me too!

[@sickoset]

thats what makes a good music show

[@alwaysradical1613]

Same. Never even heard of this band, was feeling 💩 and it's exactly what the doctor ordered ♥️

[@95nicolasmartinez]

They already knew you were going to say that... They already liked it hehe

[@erikpeterson25]

Another pleasant surprise from KZbin......👍👏.......great sound and interesting story Thanks also to KEXP Best wishes ✌🌎

[@kevinbolo]

Listen to the Groove that the bass guitar has in the first song Diving Woman Is just simply amazing!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@TimSPC]

Japanese Breakfast are amazing and this performance is perfect.

[@macnguyen2431]

It's REALLY nice to hear her be really honest. Makes listening more meaning full.

[@WaaDoku]

I *LOVE* Japanese breakfast!!! This band is cool, too!

[@biaaraujo472]

Dancing in my dark room 4am, their music is just delightful.

[@p3h3mom]

she is so lovely~

[@agreen182]

I'm in a KEXP youtube rabbit hole and every single band is awesome

[@gustavocastillo9954]

I'm getting some major Slowdive vocal vibes when they performed Diving Woman 💜

[@Gemosiku]

Same, they kinda got a shoegazey vibe going on in that song. especially with the guitar effects

[@siturl5834]

Can def see the similarities myself.

[@poetisaextranjera7044]

When she says “I want you, and you want something more beautiful”.....I die inside she is literally a beauty.....also most of this is about her husband ? I HOPE HE AINT LOOKING AT NO HOSTESES

[@jjpme92un]

gotta love the purple lights in this studio completely complimenting this music

[@markriffey8899]

Mad love for Cheryl. She brings us great music always.

[@Agothygoth]

She cute and so honest! It’s lovely and refreshing! Sorry for your loss losing a parent is a very sticky and hurtful experience! I’m glad music is helping you cope! Keep on spacing out!

[@ianmills35]

Thanks KEXP all the way from Scotland. First time hearing Japanese Breakfast and love them.

[@WAMIV]

So glad I discovered Japanese Breakfast! They just have such an old sound, it’s beautiful

[@nickc4257]

KEXP, Cheryl and the audio engineer gang stay killing the game

[@dannobles8028]

I immediately bought their album after about .5 seconds of listening. I did not make a mistake.

[@TheWolfeeVee]

So happy these guys are getting the recognition they deserve.. I saw them at a tiny venue in Brooklyn 3 years ago.

[@billslobotski6549]

KEXP, your sound engineers are of another dimension.

[@diaspo]

Such great energy - the kind of sounds you can just wrap yourself up in.

[@Lxtremez17]

The body is a blade is such a great motivational song ♥ somehow makes me feel better when i'm really down

[@lequinntessential]

These four songs just happen to be my favourite songs off the album. Thank you KEXP

[@mornehuman6723]

In my next life I want Cheryl to be my mom. Best childhood ever!

[@ommyotter4064]

Brilliant! I found this artist because they did the wonderful soundtrack for the game Sable!

[@noeysun8780]

18:35 I already loved the chord progression of the chorus. So simple, but so expressive. But the reverb on Michelle's guitar part in this performance really brings a new depth to the song. Captures the emptiness of depression very well. With that said, that chord progression along with her husband's guitar tone really remind of "Full Catastrophe" by Summer Salt.

[@rapmaster]

Hearing echoes of The Smiths and The Sundays. Nice.

[@michaelbyrd524]

I saw Michelle in Eugene at a pizza place when she was still is high school I think.? So glad to see and hear her again. I could tell she was special. Love from Eugene!

[@pitmatix1457]

Never heard these guys before. Lovely dreamy sound.

[@sultangst]

These songs brought me to tears

[@pizzannn]

holy jesus LORD they are such incredible musicians

[@aditimishra9900]

I finished reading Michelle's book Crying in H Mart this week and I'm discovering her music now... She's such a remarkable woman. :)

[@sbingham1979]

This is such a great, insightful interview. I love Michelle Zauner and her band, and I also love Cheryl Waters. Thank you KEXP!

[@nnikaa3]

JAPANESE BREAKFAST IS THE BESTTTTTTTTTTTT

[@zigsrig]

WOW! Another stellar band I discovered on KEXP. Keep 'em coming! Kudos to the sound engineers. Every show sounds spectacular.

[@DestroyaMusic]

Anybody else die inside as soon as she said “husband” ?

[@Angelo4772]

No

[@DestroyaMusic]

thedog556 simp sauce drank with pride

[@Zane_Doe]

Body Is A Blade is such a beautiful song

[@ieatdreamers]

Does someone else gets 'Air' vibes? I love this!

[@abydos-musique]

of course

[@kevinbolo]

WOW This is my first time listening to this band and they are amazing and the audio on this video is GREAT!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Kittensandpuppies123]

I love KEXP live sessions, sometime they sound even better than studio versions!

[@guitarvalnik1714]

A nice discovery; wish her good luck, diving woman !

[@wiryehcteachers5809]

Cheryl Waters is awesome.

[@kulilisinghari]

I test headphones with KEXP.

[@Gemosiku]

I just discovered this GEM. The diving woman song had a shoegazey vibe to it. And I was really surprised that they actually did a tour with slowdive during the interview (25:10)

[@ericreyes0375]

I love KEXP .... FROM PANAMA XOXOXOXOOX.

[@alexishawks4913]

I want to be Cheryl Waters

[@SebastianTinajero]

listening to these jams makes me wanna give everyone a big hug

[@MrTinkasaurus]

This song makes me tear up.. but in a good way 🥲 so much emotion conveyed in her voice

[@iemon7722]

Give the sound engineer a Nobel prize.

[@scottmeyers1903]

Every time I listen to this it just gets better 😊👍❤

[@iridianny]

I need live concerts back.

[@TG8.]

This is the medicine I needed

[@gamerguy425]

Oh my god I saw them live a month ago and this feels like being straight back to that night!

[@Lucols4]

Great music, great interview, great mixing. Overall pretty great.

[@alejandraramos1011]

What a beautiful performance ❤️ Loving Japanese Breakfast much more now.

[@jamesnolan4412]

As a Brit living in Australia, their music has an Australian indie vibe.

[@katz7]

20:11 the inflatable wind people outside of the car dealership... in all seriousness my absolute favorite band.. something about her is so relatable and her story. her sounds are so moving

[@mhomel]

She is great, 'Diving Woman' is my favorite. Do pls perform in Tokyo!

[@authoroftheaccident]

13:27 - Michelle talks about Devin the bassist and the inspo for Jimmy Fallon Big! which has now come full circle. Cheryl was right all along :)

[@AG-px8ir]

She make me smile whole day

[@tedshs]

This is a dazzling performance

[@johnsausage]

The lighting engineers in these sessions don't get nearly enough credit. Mindblowing lighting! :-D

[@martharichler6672]

This is so inspired ... and yes, the audio engineers are awesome, respect.

[@juanarel6966]

Muy bueno, todo es impecable, desde la conduccion , el sonido, la banda, un placer escucharlos y verlos.

[@strobeable]

good interviewer

[@youngfrijoles]

Damn, I was so scared her voice was gonna crack at one point, but she freaking did it cuz she's dope as hell

[@peckoltia31]

I am Japanese and I finished eating late breakfast a little while ago. KZbin recommended this video to me. I don't know why.

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Someone mentioned flavours of the Cocteau Twins ... yep. I'm also getting the GTP-period Japan in there, as well as some China Crisis ... this has buggered me up! I really don't know why but it's got me in tears. Especially that first song ...

[@silencenewberry]

I really appreciate you people who list which songs are being played at specific times. If no one else does, than I do...thank you so much. :)

[@rattymaxreilly5147]

She's perfect

[@PirateStyle2013]

Great music and great conversationalist. This was soothing. Thank you.

[@evertonpereira8684]

This is a perfect song

[@julianecho7987]

OMG I DIED WHEN I SAW THIS WAS UPLOADED!! We love you Michelle!

[@mrmagillacutty1]

Cant wait to hear the lyrics... to captivated by her beauty and the sound.