Otoboke Beaver - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@BrianRosenbergMusican]

These girls are batshit insane and I love every second of it!!!

[@GoldenEmu1]

They said so many words, but the auto translate could only come up with "If you light a pigeon, do it." Sounds good though!

[@knj0410]

​@@GoldenEmu1pigeon(hato) ⇒ heart

[@Alllineedisonemic]

It's the best, and the precision is like acrobatics

[@patton303]

But the precision of it all and the musicianship is what’s really insane.

[@KevinSisson-b8e]

​in tha membrane

[@scottn7jirosenfeld412]

Drummer needs a raise. That's a hell of an aerobic workout she's getting. Janet Weiss should be proud.

[@liadcohen8327]

Few people have ever had more fun playing music than that guitar player. She's living her absolute best life on that stage.

[@StevieReek]

She was BORN TO ROCK!

[@Miss.World-Hole]

Yoyoyoshi :)

[@bakapapasama]

She indicated during their Tiny Desk appearance she used to be an officelady and it was extremely boring. Chances are she chose to do what she desired instead of being dictated by social ideals and doesn't regret it. The band has a fan in this aging GenX punk, regardless of whether their message is the same as what we were angry about 40 years ago. Rise above!

[@morganneher8643]

I can’t think of a current band who makes me smile more, rocks harder, has more attitude and is more raucous then them, we need to make them the biggest band in the world 💪

[@jarrelsixtytwo3993]

Hirochan is the John Entwistle of Otoboke Beaver as she delivers thundering bass while remaining relatively calm amidst 3 lovable maniacs.

[@nuevacuenta-qc8vp]

I'm totally agree , sí ☝ ! Greetings from Spain !

[@eyeconartist]

I concur! I was constantly blown away by her while waiting to see her go nuts. Nope! Calm and badass af

[@StevieReek]

@@eyeconartist More like Jim Smith of CARDIACS

[@gatofritadooficial2958]

is the new the who hahahahahahah Greeting from Brazil

[@StevieReek]

More like Jim Smith or Paul Hijonos

[@psychomilt]

All of them are gobsmackingly tight, but the drummer... Imagine trying to drum this gig! Just incredible.

[@Scoochie77]

Thank you Otoboke Beaver and KEXP, and particularly the sound engineers. Impressive live recording.

[@didyaevernotice9196]

Tone in = tone out!

[@Scoochie77]

@@didyaevernotice9196 no no no. The previous "little desk" session was an embarrassment in sound engineering. So sad, because the performance was great.

[@abrasi0n_faiiry]

@@Scoochie77 yes totally agree! they did such an incredible job and it was actually my introduction to the band but the sound was super muddied... finally seeing this and its such an improvement! so happy to hear it cause their studio stuff sounds great but their energy live is just so fun

[@glenndavis479]

My car don't even go that fast.

[@ZapperRS]

They sing so fast, it sounds Russian instead of Japanese

[@rogeriolisto]

Yamaha 1000RPM

[@iggymcgeek730]

It is doesn't not don't. ffs go back to school.

[@glenndavis479]

@@iggymcgeek730 Actually it's CAR'S , let me guess...you were a hall monitor as a teenager.

[@smurfette_blues7922]

​@@iggymcgeek730alright you wet blanket

[@joelmolinapalau6811]

The band is a perfect measure to determine if you are too old even if you are 20. And, it´s like the first time I hear Acco speaking in English and talking to the audience, hope she´d come more up front. Come on girl, we love you! I love the band!

[@gweee]

I am more in the Ramones age group and I still really like this band. What a breath of fresh air.

[@ICT17]

Acco is not very confident speaking English but, even in Japan, Yoshie does most of the talking anyway.

[@-suphur]

@@gweee Same here, pushing 60 and I really like this band.

[@akmadsen]

Early 40s and this just takes me back to when I used to listen to eX-Girl, another Japanese all-girl group. They not quite as punk/hardcore as these ladies though, but there's still a common vibe to them. Super happy I discovered Otoboke Beaver.

[@didiergoize]

Punk's not dead in 2024.

[@bakapapasama]

Why do people keep saying "Punk's not dead"? It hasn't even slept in the past 50 years.

[@timetobenotdo]

@@bakapapasamaas a genre, aka “sounds like”, sure. As an ethos, who are you kidding?

[@anononomous]

Yoyoyoshie: "Hello we are Otoboke Beaver pleased to meet you 🤗" Accorinrin: "I may at any moment kill every last person in this room"

[@Hermanbonjovi]

I love Acco so much. Her whole aura is fantastic

[@0sirius]

It's so good. At the end of the tiny desk concert she just glared, dropped the mic and stormed off. Acco DGAF

[@iggymcgeek730]

​@@0siriusSo what? All she does is stand around and yell.

[@jiggersotoole7823]

@@Hermanbonjovi Her art is on a different level

[@didjano]

@@iggymcgeek730 thats the point...........

[@Kromatikeys]

I saw them on this tour in Los Angeles. I remember thinking that they started Yakitori a little slow, but then they let out a non-stop onslaught after Yakitori. The mosh was worn out by the 6th song. lol This is what I imagine it was like to watch the Ramones play live in their prime. We are truly lucky to be living this era in music. Otoboke Beaver is a shooting star, and we will never see another band like them.

[@jedibass1]

i was at the belasco show in l.a.. it was absolutely insane!!!

[@Kromatikeys]

@@jedibass1 The house was packed and it was nothing but good vibes! Auxilio and DBGC kicked ass too!

[@alexstewart839]

I would say the intensity and precision of the barrage is maybe even more directly comparable to Dead Kennedys in the early 80s when DH was drumming.

[@EricAbroad]

while living in Japan, a Japanese coworker recommended this band cause they're from Kyoto and I was living in Osaka at the time, about 60 minutes away. Glad to see them getting some international recognition! 🤘

[@-suphur]

They were just on Tiny Desk Concert too fairly recently.

[@davidly7]

me up front on the left getting my brain melted

[@Ida-Adriana]

U bastard 😫

[@loveisthething]

For real?

[@simondalton3726]

That’s tens of thousands of hours of practice, right there. Amazing

[@benjamin2629]

All four of Otoboke Beaver are so on point, truly excellent musicians. Great editing by KEXP too, one of the best ways to watch a live performance.

[@jerryrichards8172]

That drummer is insane love this band

[@Bazukosoniko]

This is PUNK ROCK

[@cyberguy0]

That's exactly what I was thinking! O.G. punk style.

[@philmckay9973]

Rockabilly punk? Very fun whatever it is

[@pasqualestecchi9693]

Hardcore punk old school at times

[@thedwdawson]

What a great day, to not only learn about this band but find out they've done a KEXP show! I love every minute of this. Well done Otoboke Beaver and thank you yet again KEXP.

[@morganatreyhawk868]

They have an older kexp in studio.2022 Check it out

[@MDuH1]

and wait a minute... is everybody sitting down in the audience?? I couldn't sit still for 5 seconds with OB playing like they do.

[@matth3572]

Agree 10 000% !!

[@gjnance]

The venue is called The Triple Door, and it's a fascinating juxtaposition of music and food. People are seated around tables with waiters carrying expensive drinks and food and, yes, I agree with you it would be tough to not rock out, it would also be incredibly disruptive and awkward to do so.

[@dropkick45]

@@gjnance well if there is anything i know about punk music its that you want to avoid being disruptive at all costs

[@gjnance]

@@dropkick45 you're not wrong! It's an interesting choice of venue for high energy music. Was just offering an explanation as to why that's the vibe.

[@anononomous]

Like a dinner show 28:09 😀

[@ArturoUrista]

I love this band! I saw them in 22' and 24' in L.A. They never disappoint, the compositions of each song are so different. At the L.A. Echo, they never paused for each song, and they were amazing, the skills they had. At the Belasco, they were even better. And yes, this band does not play in venues that have seats.

[@scottnixon9367]

These women fuckin rule!!! Wish they would tour more US cities.

[@victorcadenillas5995]

Awesome. Experimental Punk rock hardcore noise at the finest... love this girls. Thanks

[@ZOSIMAH]

EVERYTHING you've said and that something more.... CRAZY!

[@slimpixie2404]

Their timing is insanely tight! My respect is off the scale.

[@strazzinio]

Great Art, hard to find these days, thanx for sharing from Northern Germany...

[@bowiesupertramp2684]

Otoboke Beaver is a unique grub, a complete package combining Shonen Knife, The 5.6.7.8's, Melt Banana. Japanese music really rich, every year there is always something new from Japan. Kyoto girls you guys are crazy

[@Hama46]

I head Ex-Girl too.

[@Nherdvous]

This is the most punk rock s**t Ive seen in a minute. Absolutely killing it!

[@uwevonderlieck9673]

I wouldn´t want to run into a single one of them in a dark back alley late at night. And that´s a huge compliment!

[@BrucknerMotet]

The drummer would captivate me with her beauty and frighten me with her snare sticks.

[@joaolucasbraga4642]

They're the perfect punk band. They even play too well for a punk band lol I mean, the songs are very complex. Lots of rythm and tempo changes. They are absolutely insane! Love it!

[@ChillDfect]

Well, Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, even Minor Threat would count as musically-complex punk bands. I don't know about the wild tempo changes, though. I can't think of many "bands" of any style who even dare to attempt it. Bands might switch to half-time or 3/4 time, or play in an odd time signature, or switch between swing and march, but wild tempo changes like that? Even jazz cats are not particularly known for going there (many might even find it distasteful). I think Nuclear Assault did some tempo-changing tricks on one of their songs, (or maybe it was Vio-lence LOL), but that was basically a riff played repeatedly at a tempo increasing by a notch with each bar. But that's a standard exercise in the higher skill levels. Drummers can get used to knowing what various tempos feel like in a general sense, but it takes a LOT of discipline and serious practice. I'm sure there are other examples, but how many musicians can do it with no count-in? Amazing.

[@VinnieGer]

They basically played their whole discography because they were going so fast lmao

[@saby5075]

They even played 5 covers, I bet you didn't notice because, they were that fast!

[@elloco6544]

They are just crazy!!! In a positive way. Mixing the sounds of the last decades into their own mash!!!! Best musicians, all around...

[@merlhemlok007]

This is why i fell in love with the Japanese Culture when i was stationed in Okinawa. They’re the embodiment of all the greatest things the world offers, done in their own way. Much love and appreciation for this.

[@anthonydurben6256]

And they're the reason I've been obsessed with Japanese punk and noise music for the last 4.5 years!

[@ChillDfect]

Feels more like Japanese counterculture. By traditional Japanese standards this band is iconoclastic in the extreme. 😀

[@joseguimaraes9280]

Trying to understand... Performance, power, speed, dancing, jumping... Just pure energy! Just revolutionary!

[@心臓インゲン18号]

やついフェスで観てしまってから、狂ったように聴いてます！ 日本人の女に産まれて良かった！！

[@joaomoreno]

Just what I needed to wind down from my day

[@hirehigher]

😂😂 great

[@blackmondaygirl]

Their drummer is a beast😂

[@Lord_Heron]

Love this band, and can't wait to see them in less than a month, I'm counting the days.

[@scrumpyjake]

Hope you have an amazing time dude!

[@Lord_Heron]

@@scrumpyjake Cheers man

[@morganatreyhawk868]

I see them in July 🎉so excited

[@えるまるま-k3e]

ギターの女の子、何故か昔のゆら帝の坂本慎太郎が頭を過りました。カッコいい、マジで。

[@hadror13]

Absolutely in love with each and every one of these ladies

[@4zt4r]

A masterclass in Rock and Roll.

[@juretfred3203]

Just so good, love her music and mental, thank you KEXP for this second performance and thank you otoboke beaver for just exist. from avignon in france... excuse my bad english...

[@あおみどろ-y3f]

こんなに謙虚なフランス人は初めて見た

[@jonmiller4361]

You did great homie, don't apologize

[@maidthehormone]

I just wanted to take a quick look and see it later... it didn't work... I saw the whole thing straight away. Love to OB👏👏👏👏

[@tannerbuschman1]

same, there are bands that captivate me and I can not look away. These ladies were absolutely that case, simply amazing

[@batukepunkrock]

The lady behind the drums should be called "The precision machine".

[@bbanzai444]

they call her lint... 'cos she's always in the pocket.

[@timetobenotdo]

It’s great but it’s far from precise. She’s falling behind a ton

[@Marlon-rd1zp]

この女性たちはとても面白くて爆発力があります!コンサートありがとうございました！🔥

[@aretelivingarts]

Man...by the end they are on FIRE!!! They remind my why I love rock and roll!

[@markuselipka]

fukking coool!!! kinda math-punk. absolutely unique and convincing. i wonder if mike patton knows about them...he`d love`em for sure🙂

[@tonygriffin_]

Best real Punk I've seen the mid 70's! Shades of Wire, The Fall, Talking Heads, X-Ray Spex...

[@すぐ死ぬ鈴木]

本当に衝撃的だ 間違いなく本物で、かつ非常に個性的でこんなのは聴いたことがない パンクは正直好きではないが、そんな自分ですら感動した 自由気ままな子供の落書きのようで本当に素晴らしい こんな音楽が日本から産まれるなんて もう世界一になってくれ

[@JB-gw8ee]

Wow I love these girls! I love how they sing together, but aside for the occasional watashi or kudesai I have no idea what they are saying. But it seems important! Domo arigato ladies!

[@moviescatsmargs]

One of the most high energy, enthusiastic bands I've ever seen playing for a sit down audience is an insane contrast

[@matthewjames206]

Wow. This was amazing. My first real listen to OB. I'm a fan. I would love to see them live sometime. Good stuff as always from KEXP 👏👏👍👍

[@aspenward390]

Brilliant! Absolutely the finest musical experience.

[@offensiveburrito9941]

im not dying without seeing them live

[@torrey8639]

You won't be disappointed

[@Ida-Adriana]

Same.

[@gabrieljimenez9762]

So awesome. Seen them live twice and can't wait to see them again.

[@pwrman5000]

Such a bad ass concert! I discovered these ladies on tiny desk concerts a couple of months ago. This concert was awesome. Pro shot, great production and sound engineers were on point. Otoboke Beaver put on an awesome show.

[@jerryrichards8172]

This is America don't apologize for being loud. MAKE IT LOUDER 😂❤

[@Hermanbonjovi]

This band has quickly become one of my top 5 all time favs. Absolutely amazing and I can't say enough good about them.

[@BigFellaThx]

Yoyoyoshie you are the greatest! Really happy they played I Won't Dish Out Salads and Anata Watashi Daita Ato Yome No Meshi, two of my most favorite songs of theirs. Cannot wait to get the chance to see them live. So amazing

[@azumiyamada8818]

元気がないときにこの動画見て元気出します…… ありがとうおとぼけビ〜バ〜……。

[@三好りょう安持なるみ大石あき]

はい

[@NickATFGuitarMan]

I love these ladies.

[@MrBeatlefan123]

I can't stop watching this 😍 they are officially my new favorite current band

[@d4mdcykey]

That's the most energetic fun I've had watching a concert in a very long time. Awesome band!

[@loveliesbleeding]

痛い❤だがそれがいつしか病みつきになりそうで、怖い😨

[@philmckay9973]

Lead singer reminds me of a young arc en ciel meets Jim Morrison tired of everyone’s bs and she’s gonna get it done

[@davenik1999]

“We are OTOBOOOKEEE BEEEEEAVAAAAAAAA!” 😍💥🔥💥🔥💥

[@MadmonkeyOz]

I can really hear those deep frond tones. I demand more! This makes me happy. Love your style, Geebz. 🌏

[@badspasm1]

Don't light my fire!!! I was so angry I wasn't able to take time off to see them this last time they came to Seattle. Thank you otoboke beaver and kexp for another live performance!!!

[@paulwalstrom4830]

12:51 that instant start!

[@williamneal9076]

I was feeling very sleepy and in general sleep deprived. I AM FULLY AWAKE NOW!

[@digit2205]

Fantastic Four 🦫🦫

[@dirceupires2885]

Man I really wish they would come to Brazil😢😢

[@RadioactivaVideos]

LATAM

[@carlosibanezlazaro7459]

Alucinante,no hay palabras para definir como estas chicas reinventan la música,que desenfreno

[@yogalover4024]

so excited to see them in person next month!!!!!!!!!!

[@capitanwyzno5603]

what a kick arse drummer!!!!!

[@vascoapolonio2309]

Setting the stage on fire with a smile on their lips and a noughty look in their eyes. What a trailblazers

[@losangeleslovesyou]

One of the best festival bands on the planet..🤍

[@fancysmile8590]

didnt know there are so many Music Gems ! and it seems KEXP has them all ! I'm so happy I found this place

[@huzaifahismail469]

I am glad I live in a time where punk rock bands like otoke beaver and idles exists

[@forrestroush]

HOLY FUCK!!!!! new favorite band !

[@MDuH1]

Please come to Germany!!!!! 🤩

[@patrickhale424]

Fantastic musicians and they're so cute. Such a beautiful combination of beauty and insanity 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🍻🍻🍻

[@FOXduFutur]

merci pour la chanson "s'il vous plaît" !

[@thewolfmike2226]

Wow! This band rules! My mother effing face is melted!

[@alexandresouza9277]

Very good!!!! Congratulations from Brazil!!!!

[@heleneramos889]

As I said before, a nu genre has already arrived: tongue twister style. Believe it!

[@heleneramos889]

🗣️🎤🎧

[@saby5075]

What a way to start the weekend, now, looking for a crazy party locally to keep this madness up! Yay!

[@calcariachimera]

07:50 flipping 10/10 that riff, damn, timing is perfect!

[@AlvaroGarrido_cl]

THAT BLAST BEAT HOLY SHIIIT 24:27

[@audiho]

Thanks, KEXP.

[@nomis2496]

Always feel like I'm in trouble with Accorinrin when she sings and instead of cheering we all need to just stand there saying sorry, but have no idea what she is saying so maybe she isn't as mad as she seems 🤣🤣🤣

[@DIVVES]

When people ask me what my favorite genre of music is.. I just say KEXP.

[@sah-win]

Absolutely brilliant🖤

[@smop]

So glad I got to catch their show this year

[@k.k1173]

いい。ロリータとかスナッズとかラムステッドとかスーパージャンキーモンキーとか思い出す。

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Frikken awesome! Cheers from PNW Canada! Love your together energy, a band that needs to go far!

[@greatvaluecorndog]

WTF THIS IS AWESOME

[@merlboi]

I think I just found my new favorite band :'3 This energy is perfection

[@catdaily5727]

So fucking wild!!! I love it!!! 🤘

[@AerikVon]

I don’t understand what is happening here musically but I love it.

[@faridlong742]

Great set! Very different vibe and I loved it!

[@JUNK_ZONE]

Let's go. LOVE me some Otoboke Beaver.