Phoebe Bridgers: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@JoeyGuidi]

When I saw her live she introduced Demi Moore as “this song is about how every time I smoke weed I realize why I don’t smoke weed” I love her

[@michaellucas3308]

Joey Guidi her lyrics are so creative and her musianship is exquisite.

[@VictoriaWhitlock]

that is me lol

[@superzeeb1]

DAM

[@michaelgreene4816]

Demi Moore?

[@ericashmerica]

@@michaelgreene4816 name of the first song

[@enotj]

ive been listening to only her for three weeks straight and im physically not okay

[@anhedonia.s]

go to therapy😂😂🔥‼️ jk same and mitski and fiona apple too

[@enotj]

@@anhedonia.s im listening to i bet on losing dogs and i want you to love me was the last song on my playlist👁👄👁

[@anhedonia.s]

@@enotj omg when we actually have the same music taste

[@monicadeobarrio8263]

RT

[@mayankbansal8479]

me. i hope she wins best new artist

[@cowgrlbebop]

god im in love with her

[@enotj]

hello lgbtq community

[@harrymckenzie7963]

Who isn't?

[@DuneLover6969]

Join the club

[@anhedonia.s]

as u should

[@andyknox2477]

Yup

[@scarletteversole5305]

girl you know i don't wanna see an ad for pull-ups while im crying

[@TheRoadLessChosen]

😂😂😂 hate it when you’re having a moment then some weird WEIRD upbeat happy ad starts out of nowhere

[@katiepoldek16]

I got an almond milk one

[@brandonshelton3046]

Mine was Facebook. Get outta here, Zuck!

[@gabriellefiedor8370]

I need a tiny desk for her new album very badly.

[@ScholarOfFlame]

You spoke it into existence. Phoebe is setting the record for number of Tiny Desk performances lol

[@gabriellefiedor8370]

@@ScholarOfFlame I’m not opposed lol

[@denomava5470]

@@ScholarOfFlame Julien Baker has the same amount of Tiny Desk Concerts, the first one in 2016, the second one and the third one (as boygenius) in 2018.

[@lnsdrumline09]

@@denomava5470 Phoebe has four. One for each album. One with Boy Genius. One with Better Oblivion Community Center.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

This tiny desk you are asking for will be a lot bigger. A President Desk.

[@humancomputerinteraction8237]

I literally do not know how she can sing Motion Sickness every time. Writing a song that reminds you of the abuse of an ex-loved one (especially emotional abuse) is one thing, but to it to become such a hit as a great song and having to perform it over and over....

[@batman-sr2px]

You become desensitized to it. Its the standout song, I don't feel her others stand out that well.

[@kikko422]

@@batman-sr2px You never become desensitised to abuse. Don't know who told you that.

[@cheesepleese_]

Maybe she is able to find purpose in her suffering through the song. It's amazing. That song means so much to so many people and maybe that's what makes it worth it for her.

[@sergiobarros_]

kyoto as well

[@lt3111]

I think maybe the song might have been therapeutic for her to write most musicians i know (myself included) have said that writing music is a really great emotional outlet so I guess that’s maybe why she can perform that song

[@iluvcorbin123]

she said “dont know if thats relatable” and i literally started crying the second the song started so... im thinking it is

[@morganghetti]

I mean did you literally?

[@marcklant]

sounds like you need to work on yourself, like literally.

[@elliedouble2934]

@@morganghetti yes that's probably why she used the word literally dipshit

[@aisyarnr]

I know this comment is 2 y/o, but I hope you're doing alright now wherever you are 👍 Stay safe, stranger!

[@joshuabrunton9548]

No it's not

[@BrileyNeyenhuis]

Her piano player killed it. Very tasteful without overplaying

[@jpdigerolamo]

ethan gruska’s music is underrated fs

[@BrileyNeyenhuis]

@@jpdigerolamo 🥺👉🏻👈🏻

[@christineschilde5055]

he also plays the guitar and (co-)produced a lot of her songs. he must have excellent ear

[@eltonarmusic]

Thats john williams grandson lol

[@JacquesGleizer]

Same goes for the violinist. It’s not easy playing violin that subtle

[@laurendepriest4009]

Really glad that Ryan Adams got called out by all of the women, including Phoebe. The lyrics of Motion Sickness hit so much harder knowing more of the details that have come out, and she even introduces the song by saying "This song is when you are in love with someone who is really mean to you"

[@GhostlyJorg]

I like the song, but Phoebe shouldn't have dragged the guy in interviews with his name, unless she wanted to pursue some kind of sexual misconduct case. If she didn't want the relationship she shouldn't have started it or kept it going - don't involve fans

[@Cherrie435]

​@@GhostlyJorg what you're implying here is that sexual misconduct is the ONLY punishable behavior he had, and that she should just have kept her mouth shut and be quiet about ALL the other things that he did such as being emotionally abusive and manipulative, things that are also very wrong in my opinion. Besides, you know thats incredibly hard for women to get justice in cases like this, right? sometimes things like that are the only effective way to get somewhat of a real reparation.

[@GhostlyJorg]

@@Cherrie435 "Besides, you know thats incredibly hard for women to get justice in cases like this, right?" - well, maybe that's the problem, then. Although I never heard any actionable accusations from the "case" as you call it. I would say most people in this world have felt badly treated in a relationship at some point, and a lot have tried being emotionally abused. What we do is to extract ourselves from that relationship, suck it up and move on. It's hard, but life's not always easy. Maybe you warn other people in private if the situation warrants it. But going public like this is not cool. You open up to a situation where people are getting maligned by crazy amounts of people with no relation or knowlegde about the situation. One could probably say that Phoebe got a lot out of that relationship, that prevented her from ending it when she should have. - But now I'm speculating about other people's relationship, that we know nothing about, and frankly I don't want to think about Ryan Adams when I hear that song... Leave us out of it

[@MadelaineRain]

@@GhostlyJorg Nope nope nope, it is ALWAYS okay to call out abusive behaviour. End of. Bye

[@GhostlyJorg]

​@@MadelaineRain Yeah, see. This is what I am talking about. You are one out of thousands of fans that got revved up and acts with completely unearned certainty about a situation that none of us have a single clue about. Unless you define 'abusive behaviour' to be when something is done to someone that makes them feel bad. Which (do I have to tell you?) is truly insulting to people who actually have suffered abuse

[@gabrieladler3789]

Pissed off about this version of Motion Sickness because now I'm gonna have to listen to it on repeat for the next 2 years : /

[@robby_robby_g]

Gabe Adler same

[@gbluecheez]

There’s a demo version out now that is very similar :)

[@GhostlyJorg]

Motion Sickness with a violin... that was special

[@ninabindra4951]

it's 2 years later are you still listening?

[@Uitvolkoren]

Really had us in the first half there, not gonna lie.

[@Xqcve]

I can’t believe my dad has seen phoebe AND mitski in concerts like that’s my dream

[@emmacarazo]

same i love them

[@firstworldproblemsmusic]

Not fair 😔

[@firstworldproblemsmusic]

I am seeing Mitski in March tho!!! I missed Phoebe’s last tour unfortunately

[@MOaxol]

ur dad lowkey yassified

[@acehasaface948]

@@firstworldproblemsmusic I’m seeing Mitski in February! also last October my mom’s friend got me tickets to see a taping of phoebe

[@lettucelive]

0:18 - Demi Moore 4:06 - Motion Sickness 9:12 - Killer

[@taasinbinhossainalvi9173]

Thanos! 🙏

[@taasinbinhossainalvi9173]

Thanks 🙏

[@georgelinford5576]

@@taasinbinhossainalvi9173 You could not live with your own typo. And where did that bring you? Back to correct it.

[@tashietherat7328]

Taasin Bin Hossain Alvi LOL

[@burgerlint6649]

appreciate u

[@emmawormald6560]

This is like driving in the country side on a grey day bruh

[@Obviate89]

literally how i discovered pheobe bridger's music!

[@lay7929]

LITERALLY ME TOO

[@tobyclarkthomson8443]

Why did that comment make me cry

[@gatitosdefresa]

oh my god, your comment reminded me of how I felt the first time I listened to Phoebe. That was exactly what I pictured 😭

[@caroficca5367]

Came here after the grammy nomination announment to see what's all about, and now I really hope she wins, Best New Artist should be hers

[@psychii3387]

i agree but i kinda also want kaytranada to win even though he’s not really a new artist it’d be nice to see him recognized

[@nikhilvinodnv]

Oh dude

[@michaelgreene4816]

Oh Kaynada!

[@ianmitchell5169]

Something about the pianist singing harmonies without looking at Phoebe is really getting me right now. It's good to have partners you can trust at your back like that

[@DavidSSabb]

If you like that, his name is Ethan Gruska and he's got an album called Slowmotionary. 'The Egoist' is my personal favorite off of it.

[@JohnnBVB]

I've watched this dozens of times and never noticed it until i read your comment! Makes it that much better

[@bananamilk70]

I always have to be careful when I listen to her because sometimes I just break down or I feel paralyzed. Her whole album is special.

[@MeditationWithArthur]

I am as in love with her as one can be without ever having met.

[@blakewright3244]

feel that

[@jlansdale536]

banana milk yes

[@robertholder3581]

Hypnotic..

[@Christian_Luczejko]

This notion is so common. Stranger I’m the alps is so breathtakingly impactful on ones emotions. It’s beautiful.

[@theesweetscience2084]

Everytime I hear her say "...and I miss you like a little kid" and she literally sounds like a little kid articulates if perfect. This woman is to be cherished . Legit legendary stuff. A whole gem.

[@cae8632]

the way she holds herself when she performs freezes me in my tracks. her songs are so deep and melancholy but she sings them in such an open vulnerable way if that makes sense.

[@lnctc]

"Motion sickness" rocked my world one morning on my way into work. I havnt stopped listening to it since

[@joshuabrunton9548]

Yes you have

[@gaelforce3]

This version of motion sickness is ridiculously good

[@TheOdizeo]

just wanted to give some credit to those two guys. they really lift the bar.

[@connorhaley9177]

Major respect, they provided such a comforting sound

[@skye_flake]

this woman legally owes me for therapy

[@notapplicable328]

Wouldn’t you owe her? She’s the therapist

[@hannahl3538]

@@notapplicable328 no I’ll be completely fine and then randomly decide to listen to all of stranger in the alps at 2 am and then I will regret existing :)

[@boeybee]

how’s 1,500 for hypnotherapy?

[@jarelllevingston7882]

@@notapplicable328 I think the idea is that the music is confessional.

[@bellanathan1293]

probably not

[@drinksandaguitar3447]

This version of motion sickness is so much more emotionally intimate and personal. And that violin is so complimenting. Amazing performance and perfect version.

[@brookebirner4310]

saw her and soccer mommy in houston a couple weeks ago and she introduced “motion sickness” by saying “this song is about when i was 20 and i fucked a guy on his 40th birthday.” her stage presence was so incredible and her vocals were INSANE

[@themourninghourpodcast]

Brooke Birner the guy was Ryan Adams LOL

[@surfleft]

grim, what a show though

[@jordancatherine]

I saw her around the same time and she flat-out said “this is about Ryan Adams because he’s an asshole.”

[@veerchasm1]

Why DOES Ryan Adams sing with an English accent?

[@Ivanna587msp]

Jordan Clynch yikes

[@yordlop]

"You know, like conflicting feelings? Don't know if that's relatable at all..." She's so cool.

[@femaleenergy3453]

!!! Ik I’m so proud of her 😭

[@Corland44]

Stranger In The Alps absolutely destroyed me, I love it and I'm not sure I can listen to it again. Talk about conflicted feelings

[@AlexJamesMorris]

I couldn't agree with you more, perfectly put.

[@hatchimoto19]

Her version of Kozelek's "You Missed My Heart" is...no words

[@robertholder3581]

It's a beautiful collection of songs...

[@robertfrost8264]

I listened to it while taking a nap on Christmas day for the first time. I have been putting it on before bed when I'm feeling lonely. I'm going to look back on this period of my life and just fucking weep.

[@danahdk]

This is horribly relatable. I felt the same way. Good thing I’m masochistic and decided to listen to it ten more times after I had this initial thought. 😂

[@samburgess5]

I'm here for my love for Phoebe, but how about that violinist though?!

[@Overasc]

Sam Burgess his name is rob moose! pretty sure he’s a guitarist too and is on justin vernon’s backup band for Bon Iver!

[@Obviate89]

@@Overasc Can confirm! he does the string arrangements for them!

[@PatrickNorris10]

I think he weighs in with his musical opinions of pop music on the Punch Up the Jam podcast (at least recent episodes)

[@beewcar]

@@PatrickNorris10 Correct! That is the same Rob Moose who does the weather report :)

[@Someone-fn3ij]

the other musician (edit: ethan gruska) also did great managing piano with the other sound thingy (sorry idk anything about music lol)

[@rb919]

They really nail the last chorus of Motion Sickness in this performance.. surrender to the sound indeed. Her voice is pure magic.

[@lee32476]

It’s wild watching this video in 2022 knowing that she’s the musical zeitgeist. What an absolute legend. Incredible voice and stage presence, even back then.

[@KaylieJane]

You said when you met me you were bored. You said when you met me you were bored. And you were in a band when I was born!!! GETS ME EVERYTIME

[@brianhlp30]

in a hundred years, she will finally be getting the credit she deserves. "ahead of your time" is an understatement for her amazing talent.

[@JarenVince]

id say she’s actually one of those back in the day original musicians with sheer talents and no gimmicks

[@willythomas1736]

That violin was so beautiful. took the performance from good to epic

[@Overasc]

Willy Thomas his name is rob moose! pretty sure he’s a guitarist too and is on justin vernon’s backup band for Bon Iver!

[@Blake_Wayment]

she is the definition of ethereal!

[@mollywilkins3866]

Can we all just comment on the BEAUTIFUL description written below this video. Damn.

[@Sarah-fv3kb]

Molly Wilkins ikr! “Her songs also swim in the self-aware obsessions and messy meanderings of an unquiet mind.” 😋

[@Smoove_J]

Stephen Thompson is a great writer and a true music lover. You should check out his work on NPR, especially all songs considered.

[@jessica-fcm]

She has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard in my life. What a blessing. And she looks so peaceful and blissful as she sings. I think she's an angel!!!!!

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I dont know why I, an old Swede, has snowed into this? Even the tuning times has its meaning for me. Am I just an old nut, or is it something with her voice? I dont know, the only thing I know is that I want to continue to listen to this.

[@Blake_Wayment]

Nej det är verkligen sant. Hennes röst är nåt vackert och mysteriöst, jag kan inte nämna precis vad det är men ja det är mina tankar. Hon är bäst!

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@Blake_Wayment Tack, du pratar svenska! Ja, jag tycker likadant som du. Något att lyssna på i dessa dystra covid-19-tider. Tuningtimes.

[@Blake_Wayment]

@@staffanolofsson8201 Aa det gör jag! Jag är amerikaner men bodde i Sverige i två år, det var häftigt. Men precis, jag håller helt med!

[@R5d4d2]

Her lyrics are phenomenal.

[@ryanjacob6559]

You know an artist is special when Rob Moose plays strings for them

[@jakesims3420]

Rob moose adds so much to these performances with the violin, many props to him

[@alarahainer2900]

i have literally never been so in love with someone

[@kingofwandering481]

Okay this is incredible, but I am IN LOVE with the guy playing keys😍 he just looks like the cutest human and his voice is perfect for harmonies with Phoebe

[@maddiefastwheelz]

this is the first time i’ve cried during a tiny desk concert

[@mrschneebly2438]

Have a look at Julien Baker’ tiny desk performances too!

[@romane9666]

she's so unique and strong and fragile, and subtle and precise, and touching and vulnerable..... she is a real artist, one of the best artists out there i think, i'm so happy to see her happier now and getting recognition

[@jeremythomas4660]

That version of motion sickness just wow

[@ezrascarzo3305]

cried genuine tear at the end of motion sickness i did not expect her to hold the note for that long it was so beautiful

[@miguelgalvan6136]

I love Phoebe Bridgers. Great debut album. "Motion Sickness" is one of my favorite songs this year.

[@RaleighKane]

She's so talented and beautiful. Take over the world, Phoebe.

[@connorhaley9177]

Please be our Spiritual President Phoebe

[@tonygray7804]

Er, she did...

[@josefk.122]

I literally got chills from this. That hasn’t happened in years

[@devonlindsay5784]

the two other musicians deserve more credit. they are so tight. wow.

[@genevievegodwin3551]

Her song writing skills are incredible

[@tasham9922]

this came out like a year ago and i keep coming back to it no matter what. her raw fucking emotion & talent can’t help but pour out all over that tiny desk. insane.

[@vv_vv7992]

violinist during motion sickness is so good

[@tashietherat7328]

i’ve never listened to phoebe before watching this video and i literally was moved to tears, she got a new big fan cause oh my god

[@MMacAttack]

There are no words in the English language I could scream to drown you out……..HITS EVERY TIME

[@Diamieee]

Damn Demi Moore breaks my heart but at the same time is very uplifting. All of Phoebe's songs are beautiful!!!!!

[@acehasaface948]

I saw her live a few months ago. the way she cracked jokes, interacted with the audience and hyped up the band was amazing. I don’t think I could possibly love this woman any more.

[@uri674]

Got justin vernon's right hand man on strings right there.

[@tonnister]

she has a very different speaking voice to what I imagined.

[@luccaowens]

she just sings so effortlessly and naturally. it's beautiful.

[@user-ce1uh7dt1z]

This is really the best version of Motion Sickness I have heard. So beautiful.

[@FritziWagenrad]

Not sure if I listen to her music cause I’m depressed or if I’m depressed cause I listen to her music nonstop…

[@norahcarolan2638]

no same

[@ImSoLament]

That last “Surrender to the sound.” Her voice and the violin were battling it out

[@samuelNifty4117]

I moved. I've listed to the album about three times and it makes me feel really sad and I think it's completely honest and speaks to the times.

[@sapphikat]

4 years after and i'm still here

[@ImMerritt]

Been in love with her since I saw the hotel performance of “smoke signals.” God she’s great

[@justinpipes85]

Dat Boi ...same.

[@plathall]

pianist and violinist killed it! all of you did amazing

[@liamcollins09]

Phoebe is a blessed person who makes blessed music

[@benrositan2279]

Damn the dudes playing an organelle live special props!

[@DRKeerl]

I can't believe this was nearly a year old before I heard about her.

[@mickiemouse603]

I hate you for what you did And I miss you like a little kid I faked it every time, but that's alright I can hardly feel anything I hardly feel anything at all You gave me fifteen hundred To see your hypnotherapist I only went one time, you let it slide Fell on hard times a year ago Was hoping you would let it go and you did I have emotional motion sickness Somebody roll the windows down There are no words in the English language I could scream to drown you out I'm on the outside looking through You're throwing rocks around your room And while you're bleeding on your back in the glass I'll be glad that I made it out And sorry that it all went down like it did I have emotional motion sickness Somebody roll the windows down There are no words in the English language I could scream to drown you out And why do you sing with an English accent? I guess it's too late to change it now You know I'm never gonna let you have it But I will try to drown you out You said when you met me you were bored You said when you met me you were bored And you, you were in a band when I was born I have emotional motion sickness I try to stay clean and live without And I wanna know what would happen If I surrender to the sound Surrender to the sound

[@drumrocka]

Maaaan NPR, I don’t know who your sound engineer is, but whatever you’re paying them it isn’t enough. EDIT: It’s Josh something, and you should double his salary.

[@chaseadams347]

Well now, that was something special. Loved every note.

[@indigocrystal3256]

This is true talent. No auto-tune or effects... Incredible. Incredible instruments. Miss Phoebe Bridgers, you have a beautiful voice love!

[@marebear23]

im seeing phoebe at edgefield in august and im mentally preparing myself by binging every video i can find of her, and this might be one of my favorites. its so low key and i love it so much. so comfy

[@tess3098]

i was rewatching this video for the millionth time and found ur comment and omg i went to phoebe at edgefield and i was not prepared and i got to scream right next to her during i know the end and it was life changing.

[@jeffreysavina8638]

Phoebe Bridgers + Andy Shauf = logical collab

[@DriftwoodScarecrow]

Yes!

[@friendship6668]

She's got ALL the collabs man!

[@margaritabitch666]

Jeffrey Savina yo this would be fucking nuts and has my full support

[@alaskaminnie644]

Jeffrey Savina I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO WAS THINKING THIS

[@tyBO54]

I think is just because they both pronounce their long o's weird

[@jaemyrick5277]

Phoebe performed on Saturday Night Live, February 6, 2021. Like millennials say, l was shook by that performance. I started learning about her music and her two years ago, thanks to a you tube channel content creator, I subscribed to 3 years ago by an unknown singer songwriter living in GA. I’m slowing learning about Phoebe Bridgers. Tonight is is Grammy Awards. Phoebe was a recent Grammy nominee for Best New Artist. I don’t know if she won. This tiny desk concert was very nice. ❤❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@wahoofanforlife]

One of the greatest songwriters of our time

[@410-g4l]

wasn’t familiar with her before randomly stumbling across this (thankfully!!) while going through some other TDC sets and she’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine. That “Motion Sickness” acoustic was so raw and pure, I could feel each word coming from her soul 🥹

[@erin-leighhoffman849]

i haven’t been able to stop listening to her for the past month i’m in too deep

[@patatas555]

mahal na mahal kita phoebe bridgers huhu

[@sometime.somewhere]

I came across phoebe after it being related to julien baker who i also found down a rabbit hole. Her album is my calm down chill out album and i havent got tired of it at all

[@batman-sr2px]

tbh Julien Baker is better

[@SDT808]

Phoebe Bridgers is so F-ing talented

[@izzymccooey5972]

I probably watch this tiny desk concert a good 3 times a day, its just too good

[@miamathilda3023]

wow. just discovered her tiny desk concert today and now i can't stop watching it over and over again... phoebe's lyrics are so honest and her voice suits that so well!!

[@herpderpnarwhals1996]

Alright who tf here after she got FOUR GRAMMY NOMS TODAY

[@jamesisme1236]

bit late but sis was robbed :/

[@littlerp2]

Shout out the pianist for singing the higher harmony on the last song

[@wrencharmratchet7629]

Just found this yesterday. Now I can't stop listening to stranger in the alps. I am so absolutely hooked, it's not healthy. The video for would you rather is my spirit animal somehow. So thankful for this tiny desk.

[@deeez3606]

Her voice is mesmerizing

[@GarrettEstep]

If this doesn’t make you feel something then I don’t know what will

[@FloorManiac]

Grindcore.

[@moe5513]

Blackened Gore Metal

[@cpuassassin1422]

I feel nothing music has no depth.

[@CoryTheSimmons]

Excuse me sir, her parents paid good money to send her to high school to become a famous singer! Have you even seen her L I T E R A L F U C K I N G iPhone commercial where she covers the Pixies? If that doesn't move you, you aren't a human deserving of life!

[@fegit9413]

@Garrett Estep oh, probably something actually good

[@taviagatanas]

My cat was in the room when I was playing this and she immediately curled up and was at peace. This music is beautiful ❤

[@emilymerckx9620]

I've listened to every version of motion sickness I could find, and I think this is my favorite. so harrowing, so beautiful.

[@dionoliveira4058]

with all the elocution i can muster.....words fall short....this softens my heart deep down, and its excellence fills me to beaming

[@HeyImPeterRS]

Damn I can’t wait to see her live, I’m gonna weep like a baby

[@devincrat5828]

I can't believe I enjoy someone's humming

[@darrencoutts6227]

What an amazing songwriter, I was fortunate to catch her perform in Glasgow last year. Can’t wait for her to get back to Scotland to play

[@B0LES]

This is one of the best performances I have ever seen

[@MarkMathewsMusic]

She is one of the greatest artists in the past ten years. Phenemonal.

[@paoorz]

God, I love her and her songs, she was my awesome discovery of this year and I'm so greatful that I found her music.

[@MarkMathewsMusic]

Her album is my favourite of last year. I still cannot stop listening to it

[@zoepeterson8074]

I just cried at the end of motion sickness