Molly Sarlé: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@SmithsonLeverage]

I just found about Molly right now. Currently downloading everything. Human is an incredibly and beautifully constructed song vocally and instrumentally. Thank you.

[@leighhayworth]

I listen to this almost everyday while I’m getting ready. Very Joni Mitchell-esque Beautiful melody. Beautiful lyrics. Beautiful voice from a beautiful lady.

[@andrewpugliese9927]

Absolute GEM of a Tiny Desk. I listened to this having never heard of her or any of her associated acts. In the middle of her Karaoke song it is apparent that you are in the presence of an eccentric musical genius. She channels her emotional intelligence into something really beautiful.

[@zach6907]

I always get annoyed when people say music isn't good anymore. It is great. It's just a shame this isn't whats popular. This is fucking fantastic.

[@masterxyr]

hear hear their brains and ears don't listen anymore

[@christ8200]

It is indeed another Tiny Desk gem to be played over and over to find more loveliness each time through. Echoes of Joni, poignant lyrics, mesmerizing eyes and presence. Molly Sarle is one to follow, thank you.

[@Jacob32905]

Man, I love songs that just tell stories in a super effortless, and thoughtful way. I may not be able to relate to the content but listening to honesty and feeling part of another person's journey for even a few minutes is really all the magic of music if you ask me.

[@martinpose8084]

I really enjoy the fact that her guitar matches her eye color

[@dbauernf]

LOL, that's a sick observation, I love it!

[@zyxwvut4740]

…and the headstock, even the _strap_ ! Her scrunch almost matches, but it's a bit dark.

[@crapadopalese]

Summed up the modern "listener" of music perfectly - use eyes to appreciate music, not ears.

[@michaelcurtin508]

Well this is a music video, right? So I’d imagine both eyes and ears were being used….

[@ginagraham8616]

What a stunning singer songwriter - love her clear no-vocal-fry voice and her stories - beautifully, simply told. I wouldn't have come across this gal if it wasn't for NPR Tiny Desk. Thankyou

[@victoriabennett3789]

She's genuine and unaffected. I like that a lot.

[@durwoodball4062]

Beautiful songs delivered by a beautiful voice. Wow! I love the stories and the intimate performances. Sarle is delightful in Mountain Man and as a solo performer. The band perfectly frames her songs and voice.

[@imnotsosure1526]

The first line of "human" scratches the most satisfying itch in my brain.

[@sebastiannai4381]

4:30 hands down the funniest and most spontaneous in between song story I've heard in many hundreds of these Tiny Desks

[@CronoXpono]

I was lucky enough to see Molly and Andy Shauf on the same night in Knoxville TN. What. A. Freaking. Night! Love her voice and how much I have to focus on her singing. It’s like she’s not gonna let me skate by passively hearing her, intensely effective live! ❤️

[@snowstrobe]

Best intersong anecdote ever.

[@masterxyr]

Delicious versions!! Love the drummer vibe, the man is in his cloud. Gosh, I miss playing with other people. The partaking of that communal and musical intimacy. Great job guys, and of course, love you Molly. Make more soooooooonnnnnngggggssssss, pretty please :)

[@tsopuaifa]

They look so sad and happy, all at the same time. Beautiful.

[@gordonanderson3111]

LOVE this - there are so few artists that can find a guitar (and strap) to match their eyes AND keep their eyes wide open when they sing!

[@jodicrain4500]

RIGHT!!! Keeping my eyes open when I sing on stage is SOOOOOOO hard! She really does keep 'em open!

[@MemphiStig]

i'm overjoyed to discover this amazingly talented musician and enchanting woman, but i'm equally distressed that she isn't much more popular and well-known. that was just beautiful. listened twice immediately and will come back for more.

[@madiganrios8865]

why is the first song making me cry why am i crying

[@gordonmarthur315]

I can't express how Perfect this delivery is. Fantastic Production and Boy Band; setting the stage for something extraordinary to happen.

[@lee-sq6ob]

Subtlety is what distinguishes artists from entertainers.

[@brunabarros9124]

I have never heard of her but man Almost Free hit me hard! I want to listen everything that she makes.

[@mayaerlandson4481]

She’s incredible, such a talented songwriter

[@mattyc76.]

A truly beautiful performance......that voice.... Spell bounding almost....only discovered Molly Sarle' a month or so ago but it's safe to say she has a new fan x

[@nitsoin]

Any more time I appreciate the work done by sound producers. Great music and great sound! What a pleasure.

[@MsSmoothieking]

Discovered her here and then watched her videos. She is so pure and straightforward here. The videos don’t seem to capture her.....

[@EmilyDesmond]

I hear so much Joni in Molly and it’s exactly what I needed this morning. Molly, you write and sing so beautifully

[@wanttogotoengland]

This whole performance was insanely beautiful.

[@Shaun-Doggy]

that first song is gold, well done sister

[@earthentonespublication2073]

This is such a beautiful song, beautifully sung and so true how we can project and idealise. lovely

[@volcaniadread]

i like this chord progression ...just like that strokes song "you only live once" 💙

[@loonylunya]

you mean I'll try anything once :p

[@volcaniadread]

@@nicktaylor1902 i would write IV V III- VI- ;)

[@SmithsonLeverage]

Thank you for this magical performance.

[@paulroberts3686]

This is just the right amount of chill I need in my day, great artist and story teller

[@alloutofspace]

Karaoke Angel is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Glad I could find Molly Sarlé and the crew

[@sheenaperez1882]

Never heard of her but I loved this..

[@kalebmaskill8776]

Molly is a great performer, saw her a little while back. What a pleasure to see her behind the desk. Check out the album, this is definitely a storyteller who deserves her own spotlight.

[@GwenISayJump]

She has perfect pitch. Her voice sounds like a flute. Wow.

[@jodicrain4500]

What an interesting thing to note. And I didn't notice until you said it; and then in Karaoke Angel -- BOOM- there it was. Mind blown.

[@ginagraham8616]

GD beautiful voice ... and no husky vocal fry which has become so popular with many female singers these days... breath of fresh air

[@1gaia]

Joanna Newsom has that same quality in her voice in her later work.

[@igorlaniella465]

I returned to play the guitar thanks to this mini concert. I need my daily dose Of it. It’s sad that Karaoke Angel it is not available anymore on its own.

[@sydneyward3417]

I cant believe she sing that song about her dad without crying cos i am a sobbing baby right now! Omg

[@flyingcheff]

10 seconds in and I already love the guitar, sooo sweet.

[@Lotta_Llamas]

That drummer is SMASHING!!!

[@flowersafeheart]

Anyone enjoying this, check out her music videos. They're super beautifully made and bring the songs to life. Actually that's often the case with great musicians! So awesome Molly is part of Mountain Man and sang back-up for Feist, love music and music videos by all those musicians.

[@mxpmw]

Fantastic.....great sound, a wonderful voice and very unique/cool........

[@woebegone_kenobi]

This was well needed. I always felt that the other two in Mountain man usually over shadowed her. Not because she's a worse singer/artist, but just because how the energy was dispersed. So seeing her shine like this in all her glory was a treat. Thank you npr, thank you Molly

[@starrr365]

I used to love her in Mountain Man but I think her new stuff is even better😃

[@thejosie]

I'm not trying to go to sleep crying, dang NPR 😭😭😭 She's so gooood

[@baldkea]

I can understand why her band are all so completely focused and full of Aroha/love toward each song. Yeah, to my ear, there's a hint or tribute to Joni, both in quality of voice and song structure, but Molly and her band take it into a new, deeper, more personal realm. Listening to this performance, there was a couple of times I choked up and felt like I wanted to get down on my knees and weep about past loss.

[@Gamubi]

157k views and 3k likes and their actual channel only has 700 subscribers. Help support these new artists so others can find them and they can get some recognition...breath of fresh air for new music .

[@sofiasoddu-smith5106]

first off molly is so funny and second yes i def hear the joni vibes. love her harmonies with the gals of mountain man and love her solo too

[@micky_knuckles]

the "sweat rag" story is the most relatably unrelatable thing I have ever heard. she is a glorious gift.

[@superlady2960]

This was my favorite tiny desk ever

[@belenlg5978]

So beautiful. Make these tiny desk concerts longer godammit

[@hello.jennarae]

the folks of mandolin orange posted on their instagram a little while back that karaoke angel was the only album we all should be listening to . i’m so glad to have stumbled upon that . molly holds so much grace . . and that blue guitar oh my goodness 💙 🕊

[@iemay2014]

Меня перенесли в 70-е годы!!!! Белоснежка и три гнома!!!! Люблю вас!!!!

[@leomurphy8271]

So beautiful ahhhhh, you're tearing me apart Molly

[@elrapaz7484]

I got real feelings at the minute 14... Thank you!

[@JohnDoe-kq8dx]

Saw Molly open for Andy Shauf in Edmonton. Beyond incredible.

[@rubydelaney3431]

this is an insane pairing

[@l2345-e1f]

Karaoke Angel has a big Aimee Mann vibe . Love it. Molly is a treasure.

[@baldkea]

Molly's voice has a unique quality (i.e. is totally different in tone and 'character' from any other singer I've heard. Even with the obvious comparison to Joni Mitchell, there's something completely special/different/unique going on which clearly differentiates her voice and songs into being extraordinary. Her voice caresses the ear and the lyrics, the brain :)

[@AguarImperatus]

Thx`s Molly, greetings from Germany :-)

[@nigelpeters7274]

Absolutely love this

[@4fmagnet]

Wow, what a beautiful voice.

[@Phillipmaite]

true artistry...i love her...that stare...damn!!!!

[@georgefairweathermoonlight4]

i love the drummers mow, keep it for life , dude

[@skyrunr]

The tracks before this one were a bunch of awful drum kits with 3x many likes! PFFFFT! All I can say is THIS is HOW you play Tiny Desk! No drum kits, no makeup, no gimmicks (okay I liked the "Chai" act thing because they made me smile,) no hiding, just being yourselves. Thank you Mully & crew, thank you! I hope those conversations go on and on and on.

[@devanw6542]

she's a treasure

[@pearlmarley]

Whomever is reading this remember to spread as much LOVE AS POSSIBLE, don't litter, help out the homeless and take of nature please it's really important we gotta take care of eachother and mother earth. thank you and have a blessed life ❤

[@sammywestenberger9303]

You're welcome

[@feedmestrawberries2178]

Incredible voice, of course, but, wow, such an amazing band!

[@GregThorneKTM500NB]

Beautiful... Such subtleties!

[@sydneyward3417]

This is so pure and beautiful

Thank you for this NPR Gods

[@PDN11141]

Beautiful.

[@pineconeghost1586]

This is one of those Tiny Desk's where I started listening having never heard of the artist before and 17 minutes later I'm trying to throw cash at anyone who can get me a copy of Karaoke Angel ASAP.

[@bruno_p]

You can get it at her bandcamp page mate!

[@CronoXpono]

Saw her live opening for Andy Shauf Sunday and she’s worth it in spades! Love her voice!!!!

[@petronellawiid5438]

If you like this also give Ma Polaine's Great Decline a listen😊

[@davidb5824]

That guitar player is sure having a blast playing his guitar. Love his energy

[@matty7274]

I’ve watched this too many times now

[@selwyntracey3871]

So fresh. I enjoyed this, great voice.

[@rishabhdeb]

Love Molly

[@23b823]

Really cool bass tone

[@CrazyLazyDave]

Nice touch how that guitar strap and guitar match her eyes 👍

[@vonchorsen]

I’ve been a fan of Molly’s for years now via Mountain Man, and she delivered here, but that guitarist with her is crazy good. So subtle and restrained.

[@yucanovichi]

Muy buena cantante y banda!!! Me llenó el alma de emociones buenas!!

[@MJ_Brennan]

1:53 or there abouts. When the guitarist plays a little playful vibratto thing. Check out the smiles on them. A little bit of musical magic right there. Inside joke maybe, delivered with skill and humanity.

[@OrSaar]

whats life without NPR ???? thank you so much

[@zeeeOgre]

Dang - this is really good. Thanks for introducing me to another fine artist/ensemble. Great post.

[@sammywestenberger9303]

You're welcome

[@Specificpickle]

Check out mountain man ( she is in it) and then also Sylvan Esso! (Another band from a mountain main member)

[@BlazedWeed]

Unbelievably good

[@StudioStray]

she's terrific!

[@Screamifyoumeanit]

A lovely concert... Heart to mind to florish.

[@okrabme]

Ugg I'm in love!

[@IraMcCully]

Wow! I've never seen another guitar like mine played. Nice mint green silvertone!

[@mrwizard6787]

I had a very good time watching this !

[@jn2400]

Has less than 2k subs on her own channel. Hope some people look her up and give her some love.

[@HM-th9so]

She's so perfect. That classic voice is amazing. Lana Del Ray meets Fleetwood Mac. Check out Mountain Man if you haven't. All three women are beautiful.

[@creaturesremedy1503]

Nice voice and lyrics

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

Beatiful

[@gracebrowne569]

Tiny Desk fuels my entire Spotify playlist

[@LutherBottrill]

Yes!

[@okrabme]

What about rap music hd

[@johncollins636]

She’s wonderful in mountain man. I’m glad she has her own thing going on as well like esso

[@redshift912]

Check out daughter of swords . The other member from mountain . They are all good 👍

[@clumsiii]

She sings like if Joni Mitchell was actually chill

[@Gigi-hy9th]

YES

[@Queerpunx]

Checking comments to see if anyone else heard Joni Mitchell vibes. This comment is so true!

[@margaretforsey7763]

Haha! This comment is hilarious! And true. She sounds remarkably like Joni.

[@LasseFernov]

Nah man ... Joni Mitchell sings like if Joni Mitchell was actually chill.

[@DanielC__]

clumsiii how in the world could anyone get a Joni vibe from this? What a horrible life you must lead. Joni has more talent in a nail clipping. This is misery inducing.

[@jim.sheridan]

Amazing 🩷✨️

[@tailtaptailtap]

Digging this. The first song reminds me of the interlude in MGMT Siberian breaks. Anybody else hearing the connection??

[@zakdelange6936]

Yes, absolutely. That little 5-note melody reminds me of that song.

[@kates.8522]

I hear it. 😊

[@mundomagico7787]

Second song- the band sounds very Neil Young - Harvest years … with Joni singing ❤