Local Natives: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

The L.A.-based indie-rock band plays buoyant, infectious songs that brim with sunny melodies and three-part vocal harmonies. Local Natives' members bring their euphoric choruses and clattering Afrobeat rhythms to the NPR Music offices for a stirring acoustic set.
Set List:
"Wide Eyes"
"Cards & Quarters"
"Airplanes"
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[@Weeeezaa]

I'm little 9 years late to the party.

[@blahhayden]

it just looks like everyone in the band should be named "Travis".

[@fo0lywk]

Was anyone else expecting "World News"?

[@ll22488]

I'm a music major at a liberal arts college and I hear what you mean about great music coming from history. Look at Brahms, Wagner, Mendelssohn and the like. They are wonderful and created gems. This doesn't mean that people making music today don't have talent. If you're actually well versed in music history, you'll realize that it keeps moving forward. Welcome to the 21st century, friend. If you can't enjoy this, maybe you should get your head out of books and realize what's in the world NOW.

[@mikecolletta7527]

I have been to countless live shows of every genre in my life…I truly feel that Local Natives may be the best I’ve ever seen. It’s ridiculous how good they are.

[@thingamarob]

A mustache like that, how could you not?

[@christianhedstrom5931]

Crazy how big they are now....still one of my favorite tiny desks!

[@ryanzdawson]

My brother and I once took part in an audition for some music industry guys. They criticized us because we didn't "look the part." It's not like we were dressed in wetsuits or chicken costumes or anything; we just wore our regular street clothes. I couldn't figure out what they meant by looking the part. Watching this...sadly, I think I get it.

[@Phabulouso]

Cards and Quarters is such a masterpiece. The drumming is so tactful and subtly brilliant. And, my God, the harmonies...

[@s_cue]

I already liked Local Natives but seeing this video made me love them even more.

[@alexrizzutto5634]

Wish they recorded an acoustic album of all their songs. Their live versions always sound incredible.

[@HeyNowHank]

Out of all the amazing live recordings of 'Airplanes', this is their best performance. Flawless. All 3 songs are expertly done.

[@RobTheBernardinosaur]

Cards and Quarters sounded perfect. That's the way to do it.

[@Cyauuu]

I literally just found these guys about about hour ago and I honestly have never loved a band as much as I love these guys.

[@LiLBulqer]

How can you dislike this video. Rare to find a band like this. With naturally good voices. Look at their other stuff

[@brandongrimmett6672]

I don't think I'll ever find another acoustic set I love more than this.

[@raggysiel]

Just saw them live in SD last Thursday. Before it, they already had a special spot in my heart, with their vocals feeling a little melancholy to me, and the beautiful & novel arrangement of their songs (esp dat percussion ;D). Seeing them live though.. man, I have to say it was a once in a lifetime, absolutely amazing show. I already can't wait for the next time I'll see them~

[@elle3076]

They're singing many parts in octaves and I can tell you this is one of the hardest things in music because both parts Intonation needs to be absolutely on point. And these guys did it just perfect!!

[@mathildeb2710]

They are so genuinely passionate about the music, it makes it so real and beautiful. Absolutely love them.

[@GraditudevsRevenge]

Hearing these guys live at Osheaga this year was a true privilege. They are incredibly hard working and to say they sound amazing is an understatement. Local Natives are band everybody needs to see live to believe that they're one of the most outstanding and yet underrated bands in North America right now. You'd be kicking yourself if you decided to skip their set at any festival.