Olivia Rodrigo: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis | December 7, 2021
Stepping into a DMV when you're about to take your first driver's test, while nerve wracking, is something of a milestone. And Olivia Rodrigo has been hitting milestones with frequency this year: her first album SOUR debuted at the top of the charts in May after the success of three previously released singles, most notably the viral "drivers license" (hence the DMV locale and its "interesting vibes.") Her pop stardom may seem sudden, but Rodrigo has been entranced by music and songwriting for the majority of her 18 years, as if she's been observing the right moves from the backseat of the car until it was time for her to get behind the wheel.
Rodrigo and her band take on the Tiny Desk mentality as they experiment with arrangements throughout this performance, embracing new sounds for her songs. The set begins with an acoustic version of the pop-punk-ish single "good 4 u," and a similar setup continues with the addition of an echoey, electric guitar in "traitor." "drivers license" features only Rodrigo and her keyboard, a shift from the recorded version well-known for Dan Nigro's production and the ever-present beeping of a car door sensor. "deja vu" starts softly with just an acoustic guitar until the chorus ramps up to a full band after she exclaims, "Do you get deja vu, huh?"
SOUR tells the story of a first heartbreak, one that inspires an intense anguish most accessible when you're a teenager. That open wound, empty-chest feeling of a breakup, especially when you're as young as Rodrigo, is difficult to shake. The album allowed listeners to bask in Rodrigo's heartache as if it were their own, but as she dances around an empty DMV and laughs along to a song about betrayal, she proves that time heals all wounds.
SET LIST
"good 4 u"
"traitor"
"drivers license"
"deja vu"
MUSICIANS
Olivia Rodrigo - vocals, guitar, keys
Heather Baker - guitars
Hayley Brownell - drums, guitars
Arianna Powell - guitars
Moa Munoz - bass, guitar
CREDITS
Video: David Clair, Joe McGarry
Audio: Paul Hager
AP: Derek Griesbach
Director of Photography: Matthias Schubert
Camera Operator: Stephen St. Peter
Gaffer: Joe Escandell
Color: Henry Santos
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bob Boilen
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bobby Carter, Kara Frame, Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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[@rl9817]

Bro literally see this on 04/01/2024.

[@MundaneBacklot]

Bro I'm a 31 year old man and this album makes me feel like a heartbroken 17 year old girl. Like a nostalgic catharsis of a time I never actually experienced. 10/10 would Sour again.

[@mandalevelsup]

It's teenage music in the best way. Just... brought all my feelings to the party and now I'm passing them around.

[@markanthonymarez]

It’s pretty incredible how her music transcends generations and time.

[@gloferj]

Lol 34 married straight man here... I feel you!

[@Brimfulofbeauty]

34 year old woman and it gives me ptsd 😂

[@chumkrimson8161]

There are plenty of young female artists way way more talented than Olivia Rodrigo.

[@OliviaRicardo]

I am not Olivia Rodrigo's target demographic but TALENT is talent, and this young lady is as talented as they come. I hope she has a long and prolific career!

[@CurtRees]

Same. Not the usual stuff I listen to, but this was a great set. Talented performer.

[@andieandbeatrice]

hey, anyone that likes her music is her demographic!!

[@ALAKAZOOVOLANT]

Pure talent crosses boundaries. It's not my kind of music either but her voice is pure and free of modern artifice.

[@kelvinddiaz]

Music don't have target demographics, if you enjoy it you enjoy it

[@michelcomenta]

I feel like a teenager listening to her songs, it's pretty cool

[@sixty-nine3574]

I'm a 17 year old heartbroken girl and this song makes me feel like 34 year old man having a nostalgic trip in his past

[@augustssolis6130]

🙌

[@deanawad8618]

😂😂😂 yes

[@FreedomGolfClub]

LOLLL the fact that this was right under the 31 yo man comment 😂💀🤪

[@swim2kill]

I remember those feelings. Young love and young heartache; listening to sad songs you relate to you. Beautiful bittersweet memories.

[@augustssolis6130]

@@TheBeatles379 ew

[@SydBodeker]

I'm a 137 year old man and honestly I really like this. Music isn't what it used to be in the 1800's when I was young but there's still a lot of talent out there and this video proves that

[@sammitchell7728]

Nice try

[@InkHearted448]

OMG UR 137?? HOWS YOU'RE GREAT GRANDMA DOING?

[@Syed_MH]

Congracts! You have broken the Genius Book of World Record by living 137 years as a man😂. Btw highest record is 122 year which has been occupied by a lady from France. Interesting Fact: According to recorded data, women live longer than men. Longest living man has lived 116 years and is recorded as Japanese.

[@ashleyfrancis5563]

Lair

[@FrancoBergola]

HAHAHAAHHA MAKES ME LAUGH TY

[@iamryanharris]

The audio engineering crew killed it. This is really well recorded. The sound is gorgeous. The best a DMV has ever sounded.

[@caiocm]

I have so much respect for the sound engineers of Tiny Desk! It’s an incredible job they do there.

[@chelyzmarx7477]

one of the channel where artists want to be featured on

[@danielle4797]

as someone who knows nothing about sound engineering, it's so cool to be prompted to think about this and all of the expertise involved that i otherwise take for granted!

[@coryvincent1932]

This isn’t a dig, but there are a few overdubs. Totally fine. It DOES sound great.

[@dude29090]

Someone know what microphone she is using?

[@GuitGuyPL]

Band mates: So Olivia, how many acoustic guitars do we want? Olivia: Yes

[@anthonycajar9961]

No electric 😩

[@caine5789]

There actually was an electric guitar 😬

[@GuitGuyPL]

I was writing this comment during the first song 😅

[@anthonycajar9961]

@@GuitGuyPL yeah same lol

[@craigharkins4669]

as a 1000 year old elf. This music made me feel like a young 67 year old again. Ah good old times

[@KryptcTV]

real ones are back here after watching her newest tiny desk.

[@LLusion]

she couldn’t have done this at a more perfect time. ending the year performing all of these insane hits that all happened in just ONE YEAR!

[@lilchickennugget2752]

I can’t believe she did all of this in one year

[@luigjuka4401]

yes yes, but she can't sing

[@babytaffy795]

@@luigjuka4401 UH OK

[@bassdrumflextime1253]

@Lugji Uka yes she can this performance wasn't the best demonstration of her voice

[@Mean.Devil77787]

She can't sing like Selena

[@solarsatori]

The grl pwr. The sweaters. The 90's influence. She's got an amazing voice and an adorable demeanor that is relatable and nostalgic. I just can't get enough of this album.

[@meghansullivan6812]

Yes!

[@klusblody]

Misandry everywhere...

[@thaumaTurtles]

@@klusblody cringe

[@alfredade6389]

I think the fact that she’s performing at a DMV is a nice touch

[@bowerybums7846]

????

[@mohamedAgacem]

​​@@bowerybums7846he place you get a driver's license from

[@patshemar]

one year later and the fact that i barely noticed this detail shows how much of a degenerate I am...lol

[@YooTooobJeff]

Yeah, nice touch… The power of the State pushing an individuals business success… kinda fascist… Can just anybody use the DMV for videos or meetings or??? Didn’t think so…

[@snallura6436]

her voice is genuinely so insane, i love watching her live

[@comicgeniousfan]

Can we just appreciate and talk about how they had 5 guitars playing all at once and they were so friggin harmonious together?!?? Ive never seen that before

[@racheId]

no in-ears either?

[@rynn_3988]

@@racheId thats what i thought too

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

im impressed with the mixing, acoustic guitars sound super muddy when stacked, just two guitars played together will turn the whole recording into mush, these girls are playing the same four chords on five guitars and it all sounds pristine somehow.

[@kelscube3913]

exactly

[@felipealvarez5089]

@@racheId Yeah I'm over here amazed cause that ain't easy

[@charlottepegrum1885]

She is just unbelievably talented. The control she has of her voice is incredible.

[@skippy9659]

Yep. Impressive. Future. I hope.

[@phenominiallmusic]

Girl why u lying she got an okay voice

[@twilightflux995]

@@phenominiallmusic I find it funny how its seemingly always the people who have little to no knowledge of singing and technique... Coming from a knowlegeable and trained singer, she really DOES have lots of control and mastery over her voice for someone so young. Her voice might not be as showy as someone like Adele or Ariana (shes not a mezzo/soprano for a start), but she has many technical tools at her disposal thanks to her theatre backgroud. She knows how to belt pretty healthily; has a gorgeous head voice and falsetto and can transition between registers with ease, good vibrato, uses intentional break well in order to deliver both stylistically and emotively. True she does share similarities to other "sad girl indie pop singers", but she already is way ahead of many other young mainstream singers in terms of knowing how to use her instrument - and still has many years to develop it. Regardless...haters will still scream "she cant sing". I understand how easy it is to be jealous of a young girls talent and success. You may not think shes an "amazing" singer or think her voice is anything special, but objectively she is very good at singing and her chesty tone stands out.

[@romeod7549]

@@twilightflux995 Honestly she’s Ok. I guess it’s because she sounds like everyone else. Yes she talented and I love her song writing but maybe try and sound unique. It’s not hate it’s an honest observation.

[@garyco766]

@@phenominiallmusic Proves once again that to be successful you need to be a songwriter. You can have a voice that's an 8 or 9 (with millions of 10s out there wishing they had a career) if you have decent control, and songs you wrote for your own style and voice that are good songs. Adele, Lewis Capaldi, and many others are perfect examples of this.

[@theripenedheart]

This version of Traitor is SO good

[@radioactivedinosaur423]

Timestamps 0:00 good 4 u 4:09 traitor 8:43 driver's license 13:33 deja vu

[@dehade2365]

Its so funny that they wrote billy joe instead of deja vu XD

[@dju164]

up up up up up uo

[@carolinaleon_13]

❤

[@hundertwasserhaus2987]

this is actually the best performance of her i’ve seen. she seems to enjoy how everything sounds, her outfit is very very sweet, she just feels the vibe and the background girls are so talented. her voice sounds so good and warm

[@kelscube3913]

yesss she seems so calm and just happy to be there & enjoying it :’)

[@garyco766]

Agree, best or near best version of every song.

[@gracie.merc.]

i forget that she’s an actress, and can easily play any emotion she’d like for every song she performs.

[@ssusggus]

That’s what a performer is. Most actresses perform on stage before on screen so it all ties in together

[@evelynmedranorubio2004]

I agree ❤

[@susanna434]

This girl is the real deal. What an incredible singer, songwriter, performer. Such a natural!!!

[@kikipereira4601]

She is the most talented pop star out there right now. She sounds EXACTLY like her recordings!

[@aryabanerjee347]

EVERY SINGLE LIVE PERFORMANCE JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER OMG

[@aliciayildiz915]

she's incredible isn't she ????😭

[@wadsonsousa4161]

Well it's not too difficult based on the past ones but u right 💀

[@nxzvnnzxo]

This one juzt hits different

[@dyllan890]

She really steps her game up and outdoes herself every single time! The only one she has to compete with in this industry is herself. Love all the support she gets from her peers. It’s great to finally see women not pitted against one another but working together and praising each other ♥️

[@aliciayildiz915]

@@dyllan890 yes!!

[@markedrome161]

This Drivers License version is so stripped down and raw that makes the song even more painful, honest and pure

[@gibsse13]

bro, i cried

[@victoriaguffin8289]

Literally had me shook, so talented

[@fernandadrc5907]

Durísimo

[@PaulNurse1]

Lets not forget how amazing Olivia's band is. So pleased she didnt choose to use session instrumentalists. We can now see how this collective have matured and grown together into an incredible sound.

[@TheBlueMustard]

I just love that she has an all-girl band, and also that she's genuine and true to herself

[@brandonsims8460]

Didn’t she rip off Paramore… so genuine

[@jessejive117]

@@brandonsims8460 no she didn’t lol they did win whatever it was tho. I’m sure you’ve disagree with a courts secession. Ed Sheeran lost when it came to thinking out loud and let’s get it on which is completely ret@rded. I’ve heard songs that sound way more similar. Either way, she’s a brilliant song writer if you understand music and have good taste and can differentiate well written with garbage.

[@jessejive117]

@@brandonsims8460 I wrote an entire song I was so excited about, I write a ton, and it was literally the same song as a Phil collins song about black or white or whatever. The melody at least. It happens. I scrapped it. But it’s clear t a different song from paramore and much better written with more sophisticated chord progressions.major thirds and chords. The chorus sounds similar.

[@richman117]

@@brandonsims8460 yeah she deff did lol

[@dbcooper7328]

You do not know how the band members identify. Please do not comment on things you know nothing about. Thanks

[@adamkail4449]

This girl is ridiculously talented - lyrics, songs, voice, poise. Very rare at this age. Not cheesy. Dead. On. Point. Relatable to many of us.

[@ile1973]

it is cheesy tho

[@jonnil1997]

@@ile1973 cheesy in a relatable teenage way

[@Hoodinator17]

kinda cheesy.

[@JoseCastro-bs6iw]

Talented? I don’t see it. She sounds like everyone else. Nothing new or exciting and not even a great voice.

[@mamaksstorytime]

@@jonnil1997 These lyrics represent all of my son’s ex-girlfriends.

[@trashyho02]

people don’t realize how hard performing live is. sure some of her vocals in concert lately have not been the best but you also have to entertain. here, she’s just chilling and the vibe is a lot less stressful and she’s absolutely KILLING IT. and she’ll only get better!!!

[@mhi.h6336]

And especially when you play instruments it becomes even harder... But those few people don't understand and blame her for god knows what...

[@liam00]

And she's 18, so nobody should expect prime vocals

[@deedferreira4211]

I don't think she has been that bad in concert tbh, she just is vocally better when she's singing still

[@genekeranen2489]

I agree. I wish there wasn't so much concentration on huge stadium tours, but I understand that is where the money is being made, not so much on record sales.

[@yiamas07]

@@liam00 I think her vocals are definitely prime! Lol

[@KMT420ART]

It’s her emotional connection and vulnerability in each song that draws you in. She’s an incredible vocalist simply because she understands her voice and tone manipulation!!! Sad to say this I hope she is constantly hurt cause this album is AMAZING

[@ryandean8805]

well said

[@shaec3405]

She's not. She has a writing partner

[@loganarowland]

What I love about this performance is how tight the band is, and how clear the mix is. Every instrument fits within its own sonic sphere and contributes to the sound, rather than being compressed and smashed to mush. Each instrument is performing its own contributions and it gives so much space to the sound that when they converge and play in a similar sonic space it lifts those moments to the stratosphere. This is most evident in this arrangement of "Deja Vu." Killer band, killer songs, killer performer.

[@jamesmilitello4511]

people who say she can't sing and sounds bad live are idiots. She has a great voice, stage presence. Get used to seeing her as she is here for the long haul. Excellent artist I look forward to hear her maturity in her music in the future.

[@starrinight6114]

no they arnt idiots they prob are just detailed orianted (i cant spell)

[@caseygreyson4178]

@@starrinight6114 well… you’re definitely NOT detail oriented when it comes to spelling.

[@arielsantomauro9558]

Amazing vocalist

[@ivad_16]

but admit it, her performance on MTV was pretty bad. but here she is brilliant!!

[@evelynmedranorubio2004]

Exactly 💯

[@MissBelle127]

This version of Deja Vu is so beautiful. It has a totally different sound and meaning. I love seeing her confidence grow!!

[@In.Darkness]

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

[@loukiadams5340]

My jaw was on the floor the whole time on this Deja Vu version!

[@coraljeezy9865]

Deja Vu has always been so underrated. It honestly has an incredibly sneaky grown up vibe, it’s probably the most singer-songwriter thing on Sour, just dressed up in straightforward pop. The acoustic version really brings it out

[@jammaralit1426]

am about to say the same thing 😭 sooooo true

[@sailormeesh]

@@coraljeezy9865 I mean it was a hit single. I would not exactly call that underrated 😬

[@arproductions9764]

Am I the only one listening to all Tiny Desks sessions with teary eyes? From H.E.R. to Jhene, Mac, Summer, Alicia and Olivia. ART.

[@HarryHernandez-fr5rs]

Hola

[@DispinalNotes]

I was like, "Why inside a DMV?" then I realized "Drivers' License, ooohh"

[@mcywntr]

Her breath control is actually pretty insane especially considering she has barely performed live

[@florbayona5849]

She's been singing live her whole life jajajajja

[@hannahmiletich8535]

@@florbayona5849 jbjbjbbjbjbjbjbjbjj your right

[@smileychaimaa6217]

YOU have 666 likes now. PLEASE NO ONE DESTROY IT

[@cascascascascas954]

TheAter!

[@MissedDrawzx]

Ikr, and then there’s me who runs out of breath after talking for an hour- non stop-

[@sophiestrano]

I don’t think people realize how hard good for you is to actually sing well, the entire way through. It rides right in the break of most mezzo voices (that C-C#) it’s so hard to support that sound and it’s really impressive how she sustains it throughout the chorus

[@VIDS2013]

Yep. It's a combination of fortunate physiology and hard work.

[@blahblahblahEMILY]

Yeah, she’s incredible. I had no idea

[@ananyasahay]

she sounds amazing!!!

[@girlwiththeaxe]

*cries in tenor/ countertenor*

[@danielpleitez-martinez7638]

Bc not everyone is a singer lol

[@ronaldjohndalmacio8117]

Sour is that rare album that's listenable by your mom, your dad, yourself, and your younger sister.

[@insomniacsophia]

This video played for me right after Taylor Swift's Tiny Desk performance, and although both singers have their merits, Olivia had better control and range with her voice 😍😘 I felt much more relaxed and had fun listening to it!

[@dimitrisk8270]

Honestly, this is actually A LOT better than the studio version. She puts so much more emotion in it and the vocals have become a lot more complex without being overwhelming or showoff-y. Plus the sound quality is too notch.

[@luisdmatas]

lame imo

[@timeless_heritage]

Complex vocals can be show-offy? I really appreciate a good vocal show off tbh

[@mahk777]

way way better than all the studio versions

[@R-jt4ud]

The studio versions are almost perfect

[@Wiley97]

@@timeless_heritage I sure can be

[@douggtrad]

Okay she's nailed it in every performance, but she was feeling it on deja Vu Timestamps 00:01 good 4 u 4:09 traitor 8:43 driver's license 13:33 deja vu

[@maluverao]

right??? I actually like this more than the studio version

[@kelscube3913]

@@maluverao YESS

[@bjd9484]

I agree! it's also my favourite song in the album so im so happy :(((

[@c7wc]

Man ... What a voice.. Genuinely beautiful

[@gutefilmetv]

I am a happy 60 year old man and an amateur Singer Songwriter and in love with her. She is such a gem. In every way. She takes us to wonderful sad and beautiful places. Thanx to you and your wonderful band ❤

[@josuedmur]

she can sing, she can play the piano, she can play the guitar, i mean she's so talented ????

[@lukasdongdoctor3237]

She's also HARRY STYLES EX & Beautiful Craft art 🎨🎭

[@shayasims]

she's also an actress dont forget ! 2 disney shows under her belt

[@hannahmaggieberdine2397]

And act and write songs

[@k6tchup]

She's an icon she's the moment and she's here to stay (i hope so so much)

[@abcdefu780]

A lot of people can play those instruments and sing. I think what makes her talented is her songwriting. She is talented and hardworking and that's the perfect combination.

[@RebeccaFox]

Her vocal maturity and lyric intelligence at her age is just dumbfounding - and she’s so calm and cool about it. Like, sing a mega hit, shrug, say cool, walk to the keyboard, sing a colossal hit, walk quietly back to the guitar like it’s nbd and like she’s just with her friends in the living room. This new generation of SUPERSONGSTRESSES (Rodrigo and Eilish namely) is so exciting! I can’t wait to hear what she does next! Oh yeah, and if breaking up with her isn’t the biggest regret of that boy’s life already, it will be. Taylor paved the way for these girls and I am ready for this!

[@chumkrimson8161]

There are plenty of young female artists much more talented and writing better songs than Rodrigo or Eillish. It's honestly it's pretty sad those are the two names you singled out. You should branch out more.

[@yoav1306]

not to stir any drama but apparently she called it off not the boy👩‍🌾

[@presshum2006]

@@chumkrimson8161 ok then give us some other ones to listen to!!!

[@etharmah]

YESS BEST WAY TO PUT ITT

[@dahliaskye]

@@yoav1306 I mean you have no clue who that song was about but the artist has a history of lying on Olivia and has even been called out on it in articles about his lying 🤭

[@user-qz6xk5jt5i]

Everything's ridiculously perfect, from the vocals, the band, the audio record, to the production I would pay for the full album recorded this way, congrats to anyone involved

[@johnmoncivais9128]

You can feel her pain as she sang "Traitor". Then boom it was gone and to the next heartfelt song..

[@utopianslay]

It’s impressive to her artistry how much emotion she can still put into performing Driver’s License even though it’s a mega hit now and she’s performed it so many times in a short period.

[@brynndally9869]

Same!

[@adelaidekathyasetianto4284]

I love how everytime she performs a song, she likes transport the emotion when she writes it with her

[@KhushiGupta-uh5hr]

@@poonopenandes1925 you are surely obsessed with her... replying to all of the comments that are praising her...grow up dude...

[@naasiagilliam7594]

@@poonopenandes1925 anywayss......liv is going on tourrrrr yaayyyyyy

[@qqe1019]

@Poono Penandes she has the most streamed song and album cry harder

[@naasiagilliam7594]

@@qqe1019 Period

[@JessaHawke]

I appreciate that all her band mates jumped onto guitar for the first song.

[@dejaentendu247]

I've come back to this version of Deja Vu about 1,000x. Every band member is just vibing it and in the groove and Olivia's voice is even better than the album version IMO.

[@jenharper4793]

No matter how many times I hear Driver's License, when she starts singing "Red lights", the emotion she puts into it always makes me tear up. 💕

[@ThisismeiamJo]

Literally!!

[@kiannarodriguez856]

this comment !!

[@kelscube3913]

chills every time !!

[@alyssamobley4019]

Me too. Then I start singing along 🤣

[@AnaOliveira_1986]

Liking this female energy a lot. We need more all-girl bands.

[@joyarizobal9896]

Yeah 👍🏼👍🏼 more all-girl bands please

[@gigi8091]

i agree!

[@vincentsward5142]

Does it matter if it’s girls or guys? It’s about music not politics

[@chiebukannajiofor8228]

Yes! I love to see it!

[@elias4493]

@@vincentsward5142 all girl band = politics

[@sarahprosecco]

I love her singles but I love her, even more, knowing how great she is performing live. The female power band is the icing on the cake!

[@andrewduncan529]

Even with a great team running sound it's hard to sound this good live. If I needed convincing that she is very talented this would do it.

[@MK_1Ultra]

I love how she let's the music and her voice speak. No flashy clothes, hair up, basic looking. Because it's not just about her, its about her soul, her writing and music❤️❤️

[@carahicks24]

I think her outfit and hair fits the perfect vibe for this concert, it’s amazing

[@kyledoan]

The emotion she marries into her instrumentation and vocals is just so moving, every single time. You believe every word she’s saying and feel exactly what she’s feeling

[@josuedmur]

okay she nailed this. can't wait to watch her win a grammy !

[@franciscojuarez5072]

If Olivia Rodrigo wins a Grammy the academy is formed by 15 year old girls

[@sailingnstuff]

She hasn't paid her dues yet! She has a good start but the music isn't anything special.

[@malachisawvell]

@@sailingnstuff wth are you even talking about?😭

[@Justiiiiinnnnn]

@@franciscojuarez5072 she has had the biggest debut year in history

[@rebeccawalsh4459]

@@franciscojuarez5072 I’d say her chances in Best New Artist are very high considering her impact and how big she’s gotten in only a year, but so many great deserving artists are up for the Grammys (which I have to say were messed up before her), so we’ll have to see!

[@emilianasl9961]

I'm 22. These songs perfectly describe what I went through after a very painful breakup. I don't feel alone with my emotions, and thats very powerfull. Thank you Olivia.

[@kaylawerkman6398]

A fellow 22 year old, I went through a break up from a relationship that came to be after they helped me when I was discharged from the hospital. Called another girl in his life his ‘second girlfriend’ one time and rubbed me the wrong way. Broke up with me at 6am before a nursing shift at the hospital I had just started working at (third shift). Broke me in to a million pieces. Nearly two years later and I don’t feel worth. Traitor is my song for that part of my life. Long story short, all relatable songs. Sorry for the ramble. Haha.

[@ashleycollazo8951]

as many times as I listened to drivers license it never made me cry but the raw emotion, her control and her delivery was very moving.

[@marvelntuk]

officially jealous of those going to the tour 😭

[@devoteeoftaylorswift]

SAME

[@teastapes]

Me2

[@Liss_g4u]

YO

[@tarifaafrifa9473]

Right?!! Ugh!! 😩😫😩😔

[@lukasdongdoctor3237]

Did anyone else notice harry styles had a concert here as well? .... Is it just me?

[@katiehood6315]

THE SOUND QUALITY. like fr there was not a single background noise or white noise or anything it was amazing. Probably the best sound quality i have ever seen. not to mention olivia killed that performance.

[@purdeeBasic]

Audio Engineers: their best work is proven, when you can’t tell they’re working their magic 😎

[@joanaddict]

yea just like the rest of npr prod lol

[@silviofta]

because of post production

[@robertolunagarcia]

Well, that usually happens when you use a recording studio. 🤷🏾‍♂

[@mrs.featherbottom5901]

I’ve heard that NPR has some crazy expensive microphones

[@pa7993]

Jesus, I've never cried so much. I am a 40 year old man! What an amazing voice & band. Wonderful Women!

[@irsyadpurbha599]

Her pitch control is soo perfect..

[@lashae30norman]

Deja Vu just hits different. So gorgeous live!

[@LorenMars]

Her best song up to now!!!

[@Woooooooap]

I can't believe there are still people that say she can't sing and that she's untalented. Like you don't have to like the kind of music she makes, but there's no denying that her voice is beautiful. I can't wait how much better she gets in years to come!

[@D_T504]

Yeah...reminds me of that beautiful summer when Halsey hit the scene, and it was bam‼️bam‼️one right after another, in her genuinely, creative way. And like Halsey, it definitely doesn't hurt that you can't t take your eyes off your eyes off Olivia's face, and she knows it😍

[@homerzkillet6345]

Yeah she has a great voice my favorite song from her is brutal cuz punk is my favorite genre

[@HeyitsmeGahbriehla]

I was one of those people and this tiny desk changed my mind completely. I’m a fan now lol

[@adotbeck]

She's getting a fair amount of digital "help" here. Both auditory and visual. Bit of a bummer, really, as IMO that's not what Tiny Desk is supposed to be about.

[@andrewquinlan6096]

@@adotbeck true,least live sounding live vocal I can recall hearing on a tiny desk,I think we should be appreciating her as a singer songwriter,not necessarily a vocalist,she wouldn't hold a candle to any mediocre professional backing vocalist

[@drummindreams]

Drivers license, so beautiful and powerful. The sounds and words made me cry.

[@intothemystic5223]

I wish this album was out when I was 18 and went through my first heartbreak. I'm 44 now and it takes me right back to that time.

[@CK-bd8tj]

Man the arrangements for all these are even better than the originals. I want officially released versions of these lol.

[@calmness]

right???

[@businessman1912]

Can we just appreciate the audio quality?? This microphone sound superb with her voice!

[@laila.jw08]

ikr it sounds so beautiful. the mics at concerts never sound as good

[@MrHunterbg]

you must be new here. NPR music always has great audio.

[@leakyv]

That Senheiser MD 441-U putting in work for sure

[@elliotfisher8884]

@@MrHunterbg always.

[@businessman1912]

@J H it's Joe

[@vheejayserioza925]

The way she sing all her song really hit so hard that makes me feel so you heart broken 😭

[@TSmyth-sy3yz]

Mesmerizing.......she could sing the wheels on the bus and still mesmerize. Incredible vocalist

[@margomcdaniel2565]

her voice carries so much emotion i almost can’t handle it

[@Olhado256]

The quality of her singing live is mind blowing.

[@mariztenorio7402]

00:04 good 4 u 4:10 Traitor 8:43 Driver's License 13:22 Dejavu

[@mallorylancaster7108]

This is pure perfection. There are many talented singers but very few have the control and emotion like she does. I wish I had her music when I was a teenager! It gives me all the feels. She captures perfectly how many girls experience heartbreak in high school. 💗

[@derekjp6043]

I couldn't love her more.. her authenticity and vocal abilities, and ear for melody, chord progressions... I couldn't love her more

[@andyny29]

Olivia will be singing “Drivers License” until she’s 80. But that’s ok, because it’s a truly great song.

[@andpictures]

Lol 🤣

[@samoyabarrett7]

It makes sense for her to sing it all the time, its gonna be her whitney houston song " I'll always love you" everyone will be singing it and doing covers of it, I just know it

[@mungofinalfi4480]

@@samoyabarrett7 Whitney did a cover of "I will always love you" as well. ; )

[@kelscube3913]

honestly i’ll b singing it till then as well

[@D_T504]

I like that one, but it's been dethroned by "Traitor" in my book

[@tammytt76]

This is the best vocal performance of her career, so far. She is absolutely phenomenal and such a great songwriter!!

[@abitterwind]

I'm a 39 year old mom , and olivia's music and videoclips hit me with so much nostalgia for the life i lived in my teens and 20s, as well as all my unlived lives that i'll never get to live, and all the 90s chick flicks that influenced me growing up, and the courtney love concerts of my youth... This young woman has brought so much new meaning to my life with her music, I've never connected with a young artist the way I've connected with her art. ❤

[@kevinleadingham3599]

So talented. Definitely one of the most gifted singer/songwriters of the last decade and she can play multiple instruments too. Her voice sounds even better live than the recorded versions in my opinion. Just so natural. Absolutely phenomenal. 🥰

[@michaeldillman1660]

She's seriously the best. I'm hoping an acoustic version of Sour will be available at some point

[@JoseCastro-bs6iw]

I’m hoping not. Extremely boring and drab artist.

[@courtneyanderson4623]

@@JoseCastro-bs6iw spend your time doing something better than hating on an 18 year old

[@JoseCastro-bs6iw]

@@courtneyanderson4623 thanks for being the spending time on better things police.

[@candyfishtail]

@@JoseCastro-bs6iw all you're ever gonna be is mean...

[@JoseCastro-bs6iw]

@@candyfishtail I’m not being mean just honest. I don’t see the talent or vocal ability whatsoever sorry. There’s much more talented artist that deserve recognition than her.

[@clara.n5133]

She's usually a bit out of breath when performing on stage but when she's 100% focused on her voice she sounds amazing 😭😭❤️

[@Bella-wz9xw]

yessss i noticed her good 4 u performance was so much better this time bc its all on her voiceeee

[@daydreamer7729]

Her voice sounds incredible on stage but she is out of breath sometimes and here at this performance she did sound AMAZING as well

[@kailalynch1223]

No doubt she'll get better over time. She came to fame pretty quickly

[@bobbycool2815]

Yeah this was so much better, but also a little touched up which there's nothing wrong with.

[@loverofmysoul4753]

@@Bella-wz9xw good 4 u is so hard to sing tho

[@Gigitygoo55]

Wow a pop song with a guitar solo! So happy to hear that! Olivia gives me hope that we can get back to meaningful music! More artist could learn from her!!!

[@ArtInTheWild24]

I’m 25 yo and her music makes Me feel like I’m a 34 yo feeling like I’m 17 yo going through heartbreak and teenage feels. It’s Nostalgic, weird, but I adore it. ❤

[@CrazyForFish]

I love how she always has an all girls band playing at every concert

[@lalalalalala1999]

yeah this is her official band!

[@CrazyForFish]

@@lalalalalala1999 cool!

[@erikvinson7511]

Ummm... connect the dots. (Facepalm)

[@garyco766]

@@erikvinson7511 Okay I will... she's young and impressionable and her manager/parents went to extra lengths to keep her out of trouble. Not the same picture you got?

[@appleman29]

@@erikvinson7511 relax

[@mirrorballinme744]

she needs to release this as an ep on spotify

[@samb3209]

Yes!!

[@GOD_is_L0v3]

omg… traitor really hits different.. i felt like my heart was shattered to pieces

[@overshare7]

"Deja vu" guitar solo is so hipnotic, makes the song. Genius.

[@davidmaybenot8626]

*absolutely kills the performance* Olivia: “Cool :)”

[@1kamore]

😂😂😂

[@sunshineislandbreeze]

I feel deja vu is one of the underrated tracks on the album. Yes, it was a single, but of the singles she's released, it is the least talked about. I hope this performance has more people talking about it. Acoustic Olivia performances are the best

[@itzslimetyme222]

i totally agree

[@colinkennedy8523]

Can we take a moment and thank the producers and audio engineers? Bravo!! (Amazing performance, complimented by near impeccable mixing and production)

[@neon_nana]

Why is this energy so healthy in every possible way❤

[@jamo__music]

Olivia singing Driver's License in the middle of a DMV is so perfect. And the band! 5 stars!

[@rafaelherrera8403]

I understimated her a lot. To me, this NPR session is the most savage way this girl could find to prove us wrong! Raw talent. Vocals seem easy for her to handle, guitar, piano and I read she writes her own stuff. Ive been listening this songs nonstop on the radio one after another and I didnt know they were from the same artist. So amazing. Now I want a Chloe x Halle x Olivia collab!

[@jas_bataille]

Prove who wrong? The entire industry have been in awe of her phenomenal talent since she's been signed...

[@o.o9709]

@@jas_bataille there's literally been so much hate for her live performances for no reason so yea she's definitely proving haters wrong

[@GianlucaTidus]

totally agree!

[@chelyzmarx7477]

@@o.o9709 haters are probably immature angsty teen guys or jealous girls who envy her beauty and talent 😂

[@D_T504]

The little concerts are the absolute best...can't wait to see her in the Live Lounge❤️

[@shrimpeyes1751]

I can't see how she goes from such an amazingly powerful song 'drivers licence' and then just go straight into an absolutely smasher! Every song is great and she is just great!

[@Dowinohue]

This performance elevated my admiration for this talented human , wow!

[@kaileebroadway7723]

Let's be real here, the way she did this Deja Vu version is fire and the band they're amazing!

[@baesic_joee7785]

the way that the “now serving” sign is showing the numbers of each song olivia is singing as it is on the album. her mind 🤯

[@mohamadalmalla8108]

I thought i was the only one who noticed 😭

[@eringillen8555]

Where is the sign?

[@Megan-ud4mz]

@@eringillen8555 It's on the tv in the right

[@rowzee.]

I never thought it was possible, but every video I watch, I love her more.. I love seeing the whole band crushing it together - they all genuinely look like they're having the best time which enhances the entire listening experience and I am so here for it.

[@MrJohnnyAOA]

Same 🔥

[@user-ct5mb8tz8z]

This is just ICONIC as the queen rodrigo is. She deserve the world and I bet she gonna get it.

[@EMSAYMADA]

Time stamps 0:05 "good 4 u" 3:24 (welcome speech and intro) 4:10 "traitor" 8:12 (intro of band members/musicians) 8:40 "driver's license" 13:05 (outro) 13:22 "deja vu"

[@jaedyn_wrenn]

Thanks 😊

[@juanitamartinezperez2193]

Fun fact: The numbers on the now serving screen are the ones from the track number of the album 3:10 Good 4 u: 6 5:31 Traitor: 2 8:07 Drivers License: 3 13:25 Deja Vu: 5

[@MillieAkister]

omg yes i just realised thank you

[@mandavvv]

i don’t get it😭

[@MillieAkister]

@@mandavvv That's fine, i'll try to explain. There's a TV/screen in the top right hand corner that says serving screen. When Liv sings each song the number on that screen changes to match the number that it appears on SOUR!!!

[@juanitamartinezperez2193]

@Pandalegendz you're right, my bad!

[@ananyasahay]

so cool!!!

[@pEAcEgrL81596]

Wow I never listen to Olivia Rodrigo because I'm not super into modern pop with a lot of editing/tuning, but I'm SO impressed by her vocals and how good these songs sound acoustic. This is fantastic- thank you to these wonderful musicians and to NPR!!