Lucy Dacus: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

July 29, 2016 by BOB BOILEN • For Lucy Dacus, a 21-year-old with a warm and deep voice, singing comes as naturally as talking. As an adopted child in Richmond, Va., she was raised by a piano-playing mother; now, she writes songs that can be thoughtful, playful and powerful, with tremendous arrangements from guitarist Jacob Blizard.
Dacus and Blizard have been working together since Blizard asked her to be part of a college project he was working on; now, on the strength of her current album No Burden, they've just signed to Matador Records. So consider this Tiny Desk concert a taste of the talent we'll be celebrating for years to come.
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Set List:
"I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore"
"Direct Address"
"Green Eyes, Red Face"
Credits:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Niki Walker; Audio Engineers: Suraya Mohamed, Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Morgan McCloy, CJ Riculan; Editor: Claire Hannah Collins; PA: Marissa Lorusso; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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[@retroglamx]

can you imagine being such a great lyricist, vocalist and instrumentalist at 21? Lucy Dacus did THAT

[@zekec6088]

Genius

[@danielromero8711]

really amazing

[@bdog369]

You shouldn't hold age as an outlier for success or talent.

[@allielyke1057]

Judging by how she's tweeting in her late twenties, I actually cannot imagine this.

[@Emp158]

@@allielyke1057what does that even have to do with this?

[@jaimekozak6086]

What a perfect human being. Nothing about her is forced; not her lyrics, her singing, her stage presence, or her appearance. Everything just flows out so beautifully and in such an honest way. Gah.

[@ryantimmer649]

A

[@peacock427]

Taurus the Bull ....

[@maurocioffi]

I thought exactly the same thing from the first time I listened to her music. She feels so true. This happens when you have real talent and make music because you really need to express yourself.

[@Juanpasaenz]

Creep.

[@thatspoonybard8013]

I Don't Want To Be Funny Anymore is a grossly underappreciated song. It really resonated with me. When the chorus and the interlude hit one after the other it was a very muted "whoa". Thank you for posting. I'll be keeping a close ear out for Lucy Dacus and Boy Genius more now.

[@5k33k]

Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the performers are: Lucy Dacus - Vocals Jacob Blizard - Guitar Noma Illmensee - Bass Miles Huffman - Drums

[@elle33333]

SHE IS SO CUTE MY HEART IS IN COMBUSTION

[@muckypups2]

Good thing it has multiple chambers

[@fraubeatrix1388]

SAME!

[@acehasaface948]

I’m perpetually in love with every member of boygenius in very different ways

[@Nina-pw4hl]

Lucy Dacus has the most soothing voice I've ever heard. She has the most warm and familiar music, and she is such a talented song writer... I love her music

[@cindysantos4581]

Such a genuine gifted writer. Historian is my favorite album of 2018 thus far. Every song is a gem. Takes a few listens to really hear it all. So excited to have discovered Lucy. Night shift kills me everytime

[@asapicton7038]

Fun fact: if you listen to night shift while looking out the window of a car at night it’s impossible not to cry

[@ChibiSothe]

The Shell is music goals!

[@lindseydejesus1877]

literally hearing Night Shift for the first time was like. a life-changing moment

[@ropesquid2085]

Night Shift was my gateway drug ❤

[@blossomof77]

Same

[@nanomartinez4362]

She came and preformed at my school. Pretty cool

[@maisie5511]

What how that is so cool

[@corinnabevier5604]

"Honesty is like a kiss on the lips, come over here and I'll tell you how it is." GENIUS

[@elliottspriggs9516]

please get her back on tiny desk to play songs off historian

[@Lilyhardeneded]

Elliott Spriggs yesyesyes

[@ethanurborg3517]

this

[@asapicton7038]

YES

[@TravisGrant]

Yeah, I would love to see her perform songs off of Historian. What a record...

[@uitta]

Yes! We need that!

[@Tamakiller]

Set List: 0:05 "I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore" 3:38 "Direct Address" 7:11 "Green Eyes, Red Face" much love for Lucy Dacus

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Her voice is so gorgeous and I haven't something like it for a while. The way she is able to articulate her thoughts through her lyrics is amazing. I'm so glad I found her music through Boy Genius.

[@GoFarAway5338]

I love the line..."if not, then I'll be the biggest fan..."

[@rileyandrews9156]

her voice is so warm and ethereal it feels like a hug or like floating on a cloud

[@ropesquid2085]

Her voice really has this tender patina well, well, beyond her years and yet it's entirely timeless and if she was a siren I would drown for her ❤

[@rashmika9742]

I just adore her voice. I have a squeaky first soprano voice, so I really appreciate the resonance of her low notes.

[@shannonsummitt7482]

I saw these guys live when they opened for Daughter and immediately bought their album!!!!! So freaking good!

[@benuron75]

I'm spreading the word about Lucy over here in England. Fantastic.

[@LG-pv8se]

I'm so grateful to have found her music. I never used to venture out in my music taste and I can't imagine. So talented.

[@leahmitchell2691]

I love love loveeee her, all her lyrics resonate with me on another level

[@georgetheopemptou9949]

yeah they're really good. its been a while someone wrote like this

[@ghostnote6860]

Been watching this for 3 days straight now, I wish they’d allow more time for top tier up and coming artists like Lucy. Can’t wait to catch her on tour in a few months!

[@KCPlanetGaming]

They are incredibly talented - she is incredible. Some of the best talent I've seen in some time. Please keep going!

[@whizzlepop]

A truly beautiful soul. Every time one of her songs come on the radio I just stop and listen.

[@kathleenhannan]

Love how she folds her hands over the guitar at the end of the song.

[@re_i_gn]

Her voice is literally my favorite thing in the world right now

[@sydneeburgess2832]

Your music captivated my soul and your appeance tucked it into a soft blanket and I knew everything was going to be okay. Absurdly adorable AND talented.

[@onlinefriends7499]

I like how she rests her hands on her guitar when she's done playing

[@TaxinGigs]

Her dynamics. The Bands dynamics. Wow just wow.

[@samuelNifty4117]

What a winning performer. Really nice. She is wise beyond her years.

[@BreakfastIsImportant]

love how she writes and the vocal melody, thank you Lucy!

[@afish4583]

I saw her live in Charlotte when they opened for daughter! I bought their CD as soon as the concert ended

[@torontolarrivee7965]

This is really fantastic. Love her voice & phrasing.

[@Bobywan75]

What an unexpected deep voice. Amazing !

[@Bonmoustache]

this arpeggio version of I don't wanna be funny anymore sounds way way better than the official version

[@CrackTheIce]

She always looks so unbothered and for real haha, i love it

[@pattimccarron4322]

Lucy Dacus you are a singer. Thanks for sharing yourself with music. Keep doing it. Bless you!

[@compactdisk96]

Wow she just has such an beautiful and unique sound

[@cameronshea1997]

baby lucy!

[@johncamden5379]

Great to hear good new voices out there, thank you Lucy and the Tiny Desk crew for making this happen.

[@eba44]

Damn-- where the heck have *I* been ??? She's really wonderful!

[@4ltd3l]

I love Lucy's first album, and I'm glad to hear she got signed!

[@mjrspork7948]

Can't wait to see where she goes, both times I've seen her, she's shocked and impressed me.

[@matheus230692]

Loved it. Her voice is amazing.

[@TheLuxma]

Had me clapping all alone in my room

[@II-zn3dc]

I absolutely adore her! And I love how she commentates between the songs. Speaking forthright and with soul, a woman after my own heart

[@arielshalem]

Guitar Harmonics at 2:11 was suprisingly creative

[@matthewh1325]

REALLY love this performance. So mellow, but she has power in her voice.

[@lilychristenson6827]

I let my mind get turned inside out Just to see what the kids were laughing about And it wasn't worth understanding Something I could have gone my whole life not knowing some of my favorite Lucy lyrics

[@timlovas822]

Love her to pieces. Vibe is so right. Soooooooo right!

[@maitrikka7355]

I love everything about her and this set.

[@jonlyall3042]

Well what a nice surprise never heard of Lucy before, just starting out in the grand scheme of things. Keep going Lucy don't give up! You Are Good.

[@killerkimm]

i love her vibe. really great songwriting

[@gracii7]

Such an easy daily watch I ❤ her

[@vanninany]

bring her back

[@clodaghlenihan4118]

lucy is incredible

[@NatalieEng113]

her voice 😭

[@markmahoney5610]

wow...she's got a great voice..love this tiny desk series...get to see who's got real talent.

[@Sam-do1ic]

You know it's unfair that I am here and you are there. I feel short in the exchange- I show you mine you walk away. I'm wearing mine out on my sleeve, you're wearing yours where I can't see, but I'll remember your face for years to come and wonder what you thought about when you got home. Honestly is like a kiss on the lips. Come closer and I'll tell you exactly how it is. Now I'm barely breathing, I'm moving ahead, but if I see you smile, it's gonna knock me dead. I'm stiff in my tracks trying to recover from whatever drug you used to put me under. I don't believe in love at first sight. I don't believe in love at first sight. It's hard enough for me to not fall in love with every person I see. I let my mind get turned inside out just to see what the kids were laughing about. It wasn't worth understanding something I could've gone my whole life not knowing. You know what they say about curiosity. That murderer had his chokehold on me. I ran away without looking back, but every now and then I want what I can't have. I'm still thinking of a man from years ago- eyes open wide in the front row, dark features, leaning on the doorframe. I would've sold my soul to know his first name. I don't believe in love at first sight. I don't believe in love at first sight. I don't believe in love at first sight. Maybe I would if you looked at me right.

[@alyssamiller8484]

She is so beautiful. In every way. ;) So genuine. She is so freakin' awesome. 🥴😍🤩

[@Zfishnet]

There was this art teacher at my sisters middle school who was friends with Lucy omg 💘🧚🏻‍♀️

[@somdoquarto]

I'm so in love with your music. Congratulations. You really shook my heart, lady :) I hope to see more of you/your band in the near future

[@Fedpool]

Lucy Dacus is magic. Night Shift by Lucy Dacus. look it up. bliss.

[@kayohayashi3727]

absolutely love her voice. it takes me places

[@utecsinomecanico02]

La acabo de escuchar y me encantó, ¡¡¿Dónde has estado toda mi vida?!!, cantas hermoso, espero sigas creciendo, bendiciones.

[@Shinpleify]

She's so cute!

[@wituckyderby]

Wow! This is my new fav! Love this so much!❤

[@mishawhaldorf]

giving me life in 2019

[@kimshxc]

Her voice is everything

[@hijasssybee]

I really love her velvet voice

[@AZ-oh4kd]

The drummer's Third Man shirt!!! Love it. Love her. Love this

[@TheOtherSun]

shes got a great voice

[@brycetyree9636]

YESSSSSSSS, good to see some RVA talent represented. GO LUCY!

[@kellygourley7548]

This is great. I’d like to try to see them live this summer. Keep up the beautiful sounds, friends.

[@ninagoeswest]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH I'M GGONNA CRY

[@cinnamonrolls5497]

apparently it only takes eleven minutes and one second to break my heart.

[@andreavargas6662]

I think I am in love.

[@aschalewhope4600]

Dang What a Talented Songwriter!!

[@Theogvineofthedead]

God damn I love her vocal melodies :)

[@orginallos]

great vibes, love the lipstick too

[@08RES]

Congrats Lucy! Glad to see the tour is going so well.

[@MicDeluxx]

Looking forward to seeing the show tonight.

[@aelaredo]

top five along boygenius and julien baker, the songwriting is just amazing

[@jasonmitchell1537]

Wow !!! Great music to paint to!!!! Cheers from TX!!!

[@yanbibiya]

eye catching and ear capturing. I think they have what it takes. good luck. her voice reminds me of ...dam my memory

[@christina-kd1dp]

Sharon Van Etten?

[@bwalter2595]

Absolutely amazing! Go Lucy!

[@TheLouper25]

Whoa... great artist.

[@vie9275]

I am HONORED she played direct address

[@bezzarguy]

Don't let that band get away girl, you're going places.

[@shreddedbylight]

this took me to a special place in my heart i forgot existed. thank you

[@dinosaursr]

Thanks to Amoeba Records What’s in my Bag for helping me find this.

[@nataliegrace5077]

such a beautiful guitar

[@stephenyerigan9290]

Love Lucy, hope she doesn't get some slick producer to lose that spare unpretentious sound.

[@kenzieloomis9868]

ugh this is so beautiful 💥👍👍 she's adorable

[@katherinebell1339]

so beautiful and warm

[@silentdecay]

falling ... this band & "the front man" are great.

[@sullenpuffin]

Beautiful voice, reminds me of Jolie Holland's

[@katiekenyon4835]

i love that kinda crunch noise at 4:55

[@yyk4936]

I have listened her song for the first time, her voice is nice and I appreciate let me know her for this channel.

[@leohastadhy]

WOW...they are amazing

[@veerox]

Amazing voice and wonderful lyricist