Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals: Tiny Desk Concert

[@derd245]

LAURA JANE GRACE ON TINY DESK IS A DREAM COME TRUE

[@CassieMakesArt]

Right?!?

[@Steven-wm9vu]

​@@CassieMakesArt Definitely

[@doejersey]

Yes 🙌

[@paulwhetstone0473]

….more like a nightmare… in any case, Jill Stein 2024

[@zakjoness]

Doesn't get better ❤

[@kellen7425]

Thank you, Tiny Desk. I have not heard of Against Me before and now looking thru youtube to learn more about punk music

[@AJDehan-f9x]

As the Eternal Cowboy is my favorite record of theirs (though they have a lot of good ones). It's a good in-between from their more raw, chaotic early sound to the more produced sound of later records.

[@nickfcarter]

It's never too late to be a teenage anarchist

[@ZD10house]

I've seen Against Me! 13 times, favorite band ever - got a big ol BLACK ME OUT tattoo on my shoulder. Definitely second As The Eternal Cowboy as their best work.

[@PeterCooperUK]

This is one of the reasons I love Tiny Desk. It's easy to be confronted by an act like this and go "what the heck is this" but if you give them a chance, almost everything on Tiny Desk grows on you and has an interesting story behind it. I've got into so many acts who'd usually be way off my radar from here, a bit like with John Peel back in the day.

[@ericbalboa1193]

OMG UR MISSING OUT

[@thestephskaggs]

Laura Jane Grace’s songwriting has spoken straight to my soul since the early 00’s. One of the icons of our time!!

[@ms.interpreted7110]

Yes!!!!! Friends of friends with against me in Gainesville the early 00s too; loving TF outta this

[@Ruby_Soho3172]

Same

[@michaelsanzone7217]

I told her that once in person and she's was like "ya ya lol " 🤣 like gave me the time even tho I was in a bad place and definitely strung out. I will forever lose sleep about that interaction 😭 but it was probably perfect. I'm clean and transitioning now😅.

[@ms.interpreted7110]

@@michaelsanzone7217 love this so much. I think she would appreciate this a lot, too..

[@joanofsnark8539]

Congrats! Youre trans😂😂

[@PeterCooperUK]

The bass player is having the time of his life

[@bonefewth]

Shroomin hard

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I’d love to take life that way from now on.

[@drewcahn5917]

Bobby Matt Patton!! He’s the bass player for Drive By Truckers. He’s always smiling!

[@radehart]

They all were on that last song… that confirms its as good as I thought.

[@iangoodisDMX]

He’s the man. I got a pic with him and got a guitar pick from him he was using a New Wave pick. I couldn’t believe it. I also have a Laura Jane pick. So a Matt Patton and Laura Jane pick and a set list in Knoxville in March. Been scoring this year.

[@hellomynameisnotjane]

Black Me Out was the 1st Laura Jane Grace song I ever heard. I heard it right after my egg cracked. Love her!!!!!!!!

[@NinjaTylerBlack]

So you're a poser is what I'm reading

[@guin705]

​@NinjaTylerBlack It is often the finger that points and calls poser who is, in fact, the poser.

[@tombarnes334]

@@NinjaTylerBlack Why can't someone discover new music and take a liking to it, without being a called a poser? Ya jag.

[@NoahLuongo]

@@NinjaTylerBlackor young? I was 7 when Eternal Cowboy came out but I guarantee I’ve seen more LJG shows

[@bryanhazlett2695]

It’s an Against Me! song homie.

[@VisibleNinja5674]

It's happened so many times that I start listening to a band and part way through I stare at the drummer and say to myself, "is that Mikey Erg!?"

[@Selloutian]

dude 😭

[@mack2691]

It's always Mikey Erg and I love it.

[@Brian-hf4ws]

@@VisibleNinja5674 I thought the same thing

[@fauxbravo]

And it always is, because he's the drummer of every band.

[@johnny5fingers0966]

Lol. And it always is!!

[@julsca3738]

I was like no way. That is the singer from against me. So great to see her.

[@juanvanniekerk3991]

0:00 - “I’m Not a Cop” 3:15 - “All F***** Out” 6:00 - “Supernatural Possession” 8:15 - “Pints of Guinness Make You Strong” 11:35 - “Black Me Out”

[@RyanRollings]

Against Me changed my life too. Thanks for this

[@VEE-GEE-CEE]

Against me cracked egg 😊

[@EvanDJ-wq4og]

This set is bad. They fell off.

[@holocoffin]

This is a gift!! Thank you for having Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals.

[@keelybailey483]

Hole in My Head is my favorite album this year; I can’t stop listening to it! Punk poetry 🖤

[@emmavanetten530]

Its so goooooood

[@jeffreywweaver]

Perfect start to finish!

[@slimefrank6317]

I am an RnB and HipHop fan but Tiny Desk has gained my trust so I checked this band out. Thank you Tiny Desk; I have now found something different to listen to from time to time.

[@christomkins8101]

checkout Miley's Backyard sessions with Laure Jane Grace. such a vibe

[@TheJeremyOtto]

If I was playing bass with Laura, I'd have the exact same look of elation on my face the entire time!

[@KieranAndHisGuitar]

haha they are so happy

[@koalamads600]

that expression is the same live! when i saw them in May he looked just as excited as most of the crowd lol, I love it

[@skye1491]

Laura Jane Grace lead singer of Against Me! An amazing songwriter and super sweet person. This is awesome to see her on NPR tiny desk concert

[@nenjaboots]

Yay, Tiny Desk! I saw Against Me! back in the early 2000’s, and it remains one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Laura Jane’s voice is infectious, and this makes me long to be there shouting alongside her!

[@enki313]

Cant believe it took so long for laura to get a tiny desk concert, glad to see it now

[@CassieMakesArt]

Laura has one of the most powerful voices ever and I love her so much

[@iangoodisDMX]

Right and she doesn’t need backing vocals

[@ericn.2862]

Because she's a man!!!!

[@yellowbelly04]

old punk git who had never heard of laura jane grace listened to this with a huge smile on his face. as you say on the other side of the pond . Awesome. loved it.

[@KidDozzi]

My heart is So full watching this

[@andrewcarroll7359]

No one speaks for me but Patti Smith and Laura Jane Grace

[@cheddarssalad1230]

Andrew, you sound like my high school friend Fee. You’d like her.

[@9008071]

This girl's a legend for everything she have done to the punk rock scene.

[@geasy]

Laura sounding great, geez... love seeing "Pints of Guinness..." on the setlist.

[@ms.interpreted7110]

!!!! Yess!!

[@user-ks1dz3mm8k]

Black me Out gave me goosebumps. I love Laura's Energy.

[@tallicdeth]

I've seen it performed two times now, and heard it countless times and it just gives me all the amazing feels!

[@jamesscott8705]

I saw Against Me! performing Reinventing Axel Rose in its entirety in downtown Gainesville at Bo Diddly plaza. Its one of the best shows I've ever seen. And ive seen some really good acts. Pints of Guinness makes me cry every time i hear it.

[@foamslinger2787]

Chills when Pints of Guinness started. Against Me! used to play shows in my basement

[@laurareinemeyer9899]

I skipped a college final in 2003ish to attend an against me concert. Forever love Laura and she has the best name 😜

[@ms.interpreted7110]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnny5fingers0966]

One of the most recognizable voices out there. And one of the best songwriters of her generation.

[@SpookyApparition]

Recognizable in the way that a cat screeching at night is recognizable, yes.

[@johnny5fingers0966]

@SpookyApparition Are you talking about Laura Jane Grace? If so, I guess you're entitled to your own opinion. Even if it's wrong. Some people are just born tonedeaf and clueless. Not really your fault.

[@SpookyApparition]

@@johnny5fingers0966 "Some people are just born tonedeaf" like that backup singer, lol

[@johnny5fingers0966]

@SpookyApparition I agree with you on the backup singer. That was brutal. I noticed the mic volume gradually lowering through the performance.

[@dr3dg352]

@@johnny5fingers0966 She's Laura's wife, too. 😬

[@PhoenixCharredEagle]

Good morning 🌞. Thanks for the tunes!

[@totlyepic]

Always happy to see Laura show up somewhere 🏴

[@01rsrs01]

this is the first time im hearing this band play, and i love their sound!

[@tigerchicklet]

Listen to Against Me!

[@christomkins8101]

check out the backyard sessions with Miley Cyrus that LJG did... its some amazing stuff! and obviously Against Me! is always a must listen

[@Steven-wm9vu]

They played Pints of Guiness and Black Me Out!

[@jeffreywweaver]

Laura Jane is one of the best song writers of our time. Absolutely shredding on the guitar, too! 🔥🔥

[@pauldurand8985]

I came for Laura, of course, but got hypnotized by the bassist's incredible sound and contagious joy. Much love to the Mississippi Medicals!

[@MrTabasham1990]

I miss being a teenager, riding around with my friends screaming the lyrics of Baby I'm an Anarchist at the top of our lungs.

[@ThatsSomeDream]

I needed this visceral morning cup of roar.

[@the.atlas.collective]

I SAW THIS AND IMMEDIATELY WENT "*GASP* LAURA JANE GRACE???!! OH MY GOD!!" I've been a fan of hers for ages, this is so cool to see ♡

[@nozaihaus7053]

Seeing her in concert changed my life for the better ❤

[@dabradguy]

Maybe the most passionate musician you will ever see.

[@gurlydek]

It’s about time we got Laura Jane Grace on Tiny Desk. We need like two more of these to cover all her hits!

[@tallicdeth]

Maybe even five more!

[@antiichristie]

I was just thinking about her recently! So nice to see

[@angelicamendoza2296]

I love love love the mix of artists lately but I was not expecting Laura Jane Grace!!! What a treat!!

[@Brandon-rg1vz]

I’ve been waiting for this since Laura teased it on her IG! So incredible

[@Clutchtampa]

I have also been waiting for a great moment like this, thank you for every lyric screamed from ur throat, your music changed my life!

[@VEE-GEE-CEE]

😭😭😭❤️❤️ I’m in tears. So much love for Laura Jane Grace

[@heythere1115]

Thank you Tiny Desk for hosting this performance. Against Me!’s Transgender Dysphoria Blues changed my entire life and this performance of Black Me Out is so so so right. ❤

[@cyberbird8683]

Funny thing is ive just discovered against me this year and i think is one of the best bands ever. Im obssesed. Laura is amazing. I love her so much

[@mdbergfeld]

Lovin Against Me ever since Reinventing Axl Rose. Great to see Laura playing such a powerful set

[@tranarchism_]

Legit crying rn 🥲 can’t wait to see Laura live in November 😭

[@ericbalboa1193]

BORNE ON FM WAVES OF THE HEART...LISTEN TO IT!!!!

[@XXkeyserXXsozeXX]

My favorite song from NEW WAVE!

[@briangreenaway555]

Definitely one of my single favorite songs of all time, never gets old (though perhaps I do).

[@pinkbunnyslippers5673]

All time great

[@KANANperi]

Well-deserved! Laura is a legend, and one of my favorite musicians of all time.

[@imtheawkbird]

What a legend!!!

[@tranarchism_]

OMG FINALLY I’VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS 😭😭😭

[@archangelang4772]

LITERALLY TYPING IN TINY DESK EVERY OTHER DAY SINCE SHE ANNOUNCED IT

[@tranarchism_]

@archangelang4772 SAME OMGGGGG 😭😭😭

[@dopeman4969]

Seeing this pop up in my recommended was the best thing that happened to me this week

[@bobbydorigojones822]

Wow, Black Me Out knocked me out, what a song

[@levicoats]

I wish I was as happy as Matt lol, you guys did an awesome job!!

[@LateMorningLullaby]

My wife would like to thank the NPR team for turning Paris’ mic down.

[@TrashDragon89]

Wdym? Her voice is supposed to be quieter than Laura’s. That’s why it’s called a backing vocal

[@Danny-xp6wf]

​@@TrashDragon89Not how that works dear.

[@ObscuraDeCapra]

@@Danny-xp6wf Literally how it works.

[@theturkeychild]

We love Laura Jane Grace in this house.

[@mariannetfinches]

Loved her music since Sink Florida Sink. I'm so stoked to hear new music from her & see her getting more exposure

[@sandeesandwich2180]

This is great! I am a huge Laura Jane Grace and Against Me! fan -- seen her many times live -- so naturally I love this. But I wanted to mention that whoever wrote the above essay (Lars Gotrich?) really summed up LJG and punk in general beautifully!

[@samh5621]

Shoutout to the camera operator for knowing the songs and EXACTLY when to zoom in or rack focus a bit to really emphasize a point.

[@snackyonassis]

Ohhhhhh I'm so happy they played Black Me Out!! I'm on cloud nine after watching this 🥰

[@heathergreylive]

Love this energy and sound. 💝

[@zxggwrt]

First I’ve heard of Laura or Against me and dang she goes hard. Super energy.

[@badmanshamantarot1368]

Just hearing Laura Jana Grace she's awesome, not my usual thing but she just caught me, good music is good music!

[@ChopsTV]

hundreds of hours of video and thousands of lines of text are spent asking "what makes people click on a youtube thumbnail?" and the answer is very simple: Laura Jane Grace

[@shahrelrafiqin6222]

Against me! On tiny desk 2025!!!

[@nicklorusso5898]

WOW! I’ve been following Against Me! and LJG for years. This was awesome. Thank you

[@theLiveChive]

Her new album is awesome. This is awesome.

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

I'm in the BTS ARMY and I thought "I think about them way too much so let me watch this Tiny Desk because FOR SURE it won't remind me of them at all...." 😂 I enjoyed your writing exercise song and frankly the whole set 👍👍

[@simonortega3925]

Yess I love Laura so much!! This was so amazing to watch

[@gabrielwebb6714]

This made me so happy I cried lol screaming along to her music kept me alive as a teen

[@Alakamer]

wow… can not believe they got her on here. what a time to be alive

[@MrYamaha956]

On repeat forever!! ❤

[@ericbalboa1193]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW WE JUST NEED COHEED AND CAMBRIA!!!!!

[@angelicamendoza2296]

I’ve been waiting!!!!

[@mylessherrill2380]

Man Matt Patton with Laura Jane. Great combo. Love this

[@Naejakire3]

Against me! Is one of the best, most iconic bands that will always be just top tier, amazing. I miss the AM backup singer and how his voice was just an unmatched combo with Laura's.

[@nattyfacexo]

Laura Jane Grace is an absolute legend 🔥

[@oneidawolf776]

Just when you think NPR couldn't surprise me anymore. This band was a big part of my life and in a place without guidance, they taught me a lot about the world. without a friend like the music of Against me! things would of gone very differently for me. Thank you Laura, your words helped so many street kids from broken homes.

[@oneidawolf776]

Also Mikey Erg from the Ergs on drums! incredible!

[@behrskull7336]

I would sell my hands to hear her play Two Coffins live

[@whatever_forever]

so she played an intimate acoustic show in my small Greek town in January (honestly so unexpected), there weren't many people and it gave small band concert vibes.. I couldn't believe how people didn't know them but also couldn't believe my luck.. I paid only 15 euros and I got the 1st ticket, I was all the way to the front and I was sobbing like crazy and also having the time of my life after listening to her for years.. and yes she played Two coffins.. I will always cherish this live

[@StLProgressive]

I saw them in 2017 when Against Me! opened for Green Day. I wished they’d played Two Coffins, but I wasn’t quite that lucky. Still an awesome show. 🖤

[@christinemontero922]

Love Against Me! And love Laura Jane. Thanks NPR!

[@CassieMakesArt]

I have never clicked so fast

[@ChilleBruh]

Blues are alive and well, thank you very much!

[@imastrawberryman]

LAURA JANE GRACE ON TINY DESK 🗣🗣🗣

[@jannikstrube1352]

this is fantastic, thank you!

[@Arualole]

Aaaaaahhh!!! ❤❤❤❤Yeaaaaahhh! She’s The best!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@ScarletBegonias-qy3md]

Laura Jane Grace you saved my life

[@moondisco9286]

I was so happy to see this, I love Laura and hopefully getting tickets to see her in the UK 🥰

[@thecarcinization]

She's one of the most amazing people

[@mustafaa965]

Thank you Tiny Desk for continuing to introduce all of us to new, unusual and different types of music...

[@DanofEarth]

What’s unusual about it lol

[@adamnewman7778]

The 3rd song is like 25 years old too

[@Chasingrainbows33]

One of the best! My soul is soooo happy right now!!

[@lanomin113]

Hit after hit after hit shes just too good!! I esp love the live version of im not a cop

[@grazidookie]

My favorite singer, ever

[@ACandRS]

Some of the backing vocals are a struggle. Especially in all f'ked out. Maybe it's because Laura has such an amazing voice but sometimes those backing vocals are just painful.

[@ramirezjunior666]

The bass line on pints is siiiiick

[@katielovespie]

YES finally!

[@esthera3923]

YES, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES. LADIES AND GENTLETHEMS, WE GOT EM 🏳‍🌈❤🏳‍⚧

[@EnriqueMendoza-nt4se]

Ooooh my GOD!.... Such a beautiful show

[@TooPunkToBeAPodcast]

Great episode!!!!! Against Me! Rules. This was great

[@mojojojo6852]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JasonAnarchyGames]

Great performance and song choices!