Rex Orange County: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

This performance was recorded on February 19, 2020. We will continue releasing Tiny Desk videos of shows that had already been taped. In light of current events, NPR is postponing new live tapings of Tiny Desk Concerts. In the meantime, check out Tiny Desk (home) concerts! They’re recorded by the artists in their home. It’s the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Watch Rex Orange County play "Loving Is Easy", "Pluto Projector", "Always" and "Sunflower" at the Tiny Desk.
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March 18, 2020 | Bobby Carter -- Rex Orange County, the low-key British pop star born Alex O'Connor, frames his emotions and struggles in a way that appears simple and linear at first. It's only after a few listens that you realize that most of us are incapable of the courage he demonstrates behind the microphone. The crowd of millennial and Gen Z staffers that gathered early for Rex's soundcheck at the Tiny Desk certainly appreciated that fact. There was a palpable connection between the 21-year-old singer and his fans that I don't see often at this stage in a musician's career. My guess is that they see themselves in him: introverted and shy, with the audacity to write and sing about his innermost thoughts.
The first time I saw Rex Orange County perform live was at the very small U Street Music Hall in Washington, D.C., in 2018 while he was supporting his second album, 2017s Apricot Princess. Luckily, I was familiar with the music; otherwise, I wouldn't have made out a word of what he was saying over the onslaught of screams by 500 fans. Astonishingly, less than two years later, he was playing the 6,000-seat Anthem, where the screams were no match for that soundsystem. We're in an age where young people are uninhibited and unafraid to address emotions, simple or complex. In that sense, his latest LP, Pony, is timely. He spoke with NPR and shared that he was incredibly unhealthy mentally throughout the making of the album. But there's an arch to Pony and by the time we get to the final song, "It's Not The Same Anymore," he seems at peace with his new reality.
The entire band was eager, yet nervous during that soundcheck ... that is, until they felt the reaction of the onlookers. They quickly broke to the green room to steam their fresh white button-down shirts, which they purchased at the train station before they arrived. Rex pinned on a Tiny Desk button and was ready to perform a four-song set that included two highlights from Pony and two personal favorites of mine.
SET LIST
"Loving Is Easy"
"Pluto Projector"
"Always"
"Sunflower"
MUSICIANS
Rex Orange County: vocals, keys; Johnny Woodham: trumpet; Michael Underwood: flute, piano, saxophone; Jim Reed: drums; Joe Arksey: guitar; Darryl Dodoo: bass
CREDITS
Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, CJ Riculan, Jack Corbett, Melany Rochester; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Shanti Hands; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Kisha Ravi/NPR

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[@xxxluckycharmsxxx]

My guy has a Southern and British accent at the same time.

[@isaacbazan817]

It’s his nasally tone. He totally rocks it so well!!!!!!!

[@billyt5657]

‘British’ ah yes the universal British accent

[@xxxluckycharmsxxx]

@@billyt5657 My guy, it's a joke.

[@suprxme_ari1763]

@@billyt5657 He was born in UK..

[@billyt5657]

suprxme _ari never denied

[@franciscells5559]

quarantine & tiny desk concerts

[@c.bumstead1488]

Francis Cells have a good time and stay safe of your self guys

[@notcoonner]

Sameee

[@Tearthestarsdown868]

Always.

[@rebeccagebrekidan8593]

A lifestyle

[@alexanderhanksx]

@@rebeccagebrekidan8593 not anymore

[@marjoriemoro4634]

pluto projector is literally the best thing that ever happened to me

[@-maya-6498]

fr it saved my life i stg

[@spencer.6488]

one of the best songs i have ever heard. life changing :,)

[@emersonbrown3792]

Same really helped me out of a dark time and introduced me to the rest of his wonderful music also

[@melissabill3752]

I couldn’t agree more

[@luableah7615]

Yes.

[@giovil]

he's like your high school classmate you didnt know is loaded with amazing talent.

[@4kdanny385]

I’m hoping your classmates didn’t sexually assault women as well

[@kinchei1594]

😬

[@bradbonarddelacruz2238]

ROFL

[@zjonah_]

Rex sounds exactly like his tracks, what a gem

[@theOstenHugo]

zJonah his speaking voice is puzzling and i wish i NEVER HEARD IT he should never NOT sing things bc speaking just made me go 😲😮😧😦😯🤭😳🤯🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@livviemercado2496]

ikr, organic audio :)

[@daraotl5187]

I repsect his voice so much more after this. It's so good and smooth live. Christ it's amazing

[@adailing7868]

not at all... sang all of the songs different than they are on the track... youre delusional

[@lazylasagna5596]

@@adailing7868 man I think the guy meant he sounds as good as his tracks. Not the same sounding.

[@thecooke147]

they look like they dressed up for a middle school band concert and I'm SO HERE FOR IT

[@Tiffany-mw1du]

Katie Cooke right, it's so cute too 😩

[@ninapolicano9011]

The fact that they bought the shirts at the train station the morning of makes it even better :)

[@indigoseyeliner]

Katie Cooke As a Brit. I can say they all look like they’re wearing british school uniform 😂 but without the jumpers 😳

[@chromatika67]

omg bro....

[@EugeneMirrman]

Think they're paying tribute to Tyler the Creator..

[@iAlberto923]

He's crazy talented, the honesty and vulnerability in his lyrics and music is something many songwriters strive to achieve.

[@-maya-6498]

his talent is unreal

[@TylerDaleReynolds]

How is this good at all?

[@ImKuru]

@@TylerDaleReynolds what u talking bout

[@truetoselfj5991]

@@gosur6860 not really do you think joji has a problem with that? or Giveon i feel like no one sounds like him i feel like it was refreshing to hear someone like giveon...i can keep going lol

[@farhanzulalulfikrie]

@@gosur6860 agree

[@alexandrerodrgues5990]

Rex and his gf broke up... be ready to get some sad song😭

[@smartaleck05]

oh noo...well, I'm ready for new music but hope they're doing ok

[@jasonstate78]

I’m lowkey excited Ik it’s sad but like we’re getting a new side of rex where it’s not so much crushing on a girl sad but heartbroken sad

[@pintigsantos4776]

sad

[@huff8731]

it's bitter sweet cuz i know the music will be so good but poor rex but the music but poor rex you know?

[@rebeccacimarusti8804]

wait wasn't it his wife 👀 idk tho

[@stawaymoon6847]

man this drummer looks like he's been playing metal his whole life and is really trying to contain himself

[@adamajobe1756]

Lol yeah😂

[@ryderlippman3105]

gotta hit soft at the Desk

[@turbojojol]

also looks Russian af

[@CestLasse]

Dude I can’t watch Jim play without laughing now because it’s kinda true 😂

[@izzydoneyet5916]

this man is hitting the skins like a guitar center employee told him to keep it down

[@Zekromz1]

Respect to the man who went from flute and piano to saxophone!!

[@SPORTIVEPHOTO]

Michael Underwood, great surfer and photographer too!

[@hanawana]

Phil O'Connor wow a man of many talents ! !

[@mathieuhoueix2163]

Man was I looking for this comment.

[@kola-olawuyiajibola9376]

haha Exatly !

[@malachimarasigan]

Phil O'Connor Mr. O’Connor, hows it going? Hope you guys are staying safe and healthy!

[@rodreuelgonzaga9453]

Me: Dad, why is my sister's name Rose? Dad: Coz your Mom loves roses. Me: Thanks, dad! Dad: Sure thing, Rex Orange County: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert.

[@fiestaham]

hahahaahahhahaahahahahhahahahaha laugh so hard

[@tasyalibasyarien8774]

Man, this one is brilliant

[@ercfs]

W comment

[@anthonylionnelleonzavaleta1206]

Jajajajajaja 🤣🤭

[@sofiavalenzuela2050]

I cried

[@nikkihoff]

"I'm just a boy inside my thoughts. Am I meant to understand my faults? I don't think so. I don't think I'm meant to understand myself. Maybe you do, and that's good for you, maybe in time I'll do the same" gets me every time.

[@MichaelWooley]

This is my favorite lyric of his.

[@vishesh_1803]

His lyrics hit different.

[@ophiolatreia93]

Lovely song. I just found this band yesterday.

[@ophiolatreia93]

What else should I listen to by them

[@albertocruz.8034]

@@ophiolatreia93 Great! Well, Rex Orange it's just Alex O'Connor, not a band, but a singer. I recommend you the album from which Always come, "Pony", and my favourite one from him, "Apricot Princess". Hope you enjoy with his music!

[@bazuka6711]

This made this lockdown just a little bit better.

[@AthenianNZ]

For real

[@LuanaJantz]

I would love to go to a place like that alot, to drink coffee, tea, idk, just chill, gosh I love all that I've seen in there videos until now.

[@daytonhunt2406]

Made mine a lot better

[@fakesmile3430]

yerboi Viloria there’s an ig video of Rex singing songs😩🤣

[@marcusgracilla]

where y'all came from?

[@Mirroredsmoke]

First Harry Styles and now Rex Orange County??? NPR starting off quarantine season right 👌

[@sherilynn]

Was actually thinking Harry's drummer and these horns could form a new band 😊

[@greetchengarcia265]

MirroredSmoke i know

[@naterobin7351]

preach!!

[@naterobin7351]

@@sherilynn omg i love that

[@gpn2903]

!!!!!!

[@jenncoppola4456]

Why are we not talking about the instrumental solos in sunflower?? Rex has an exceptionally amazing band and they bring the songs to LIFE live..... soooo good

[@bret6484]

Mf on sax played the licc and everything

[@aaadrian.2]

I was thinking the same! Love to see johnny and michael have their solos, they had one in the Sunflower Radio city version but i prefer this one tbh.

[@eilronescalante4807]

*Playlist* 0:06 Loving is easy 3:24 Pluto Projector 8:12 Always 12:23 Sunflower

[@jccanizal6410]

you sir, are a hero

[@MONAI246]

thx

[@ignacianavarro5656]

Doing God's work

[@yth.nopal13]

legend

[@ryomahoffman6803]

EVERYBODY GET THEM TO THE TOP PLZ!!!!!!!!!! 👆👆👆👆👍👍👍👍👍

[@garethnewsam]

the sound engineer of these concerts is probably the most talented dude on the planet

[@jacksuarezkimmel4311]

Josh Rogosin and Patrick Boyd! They are in the credits. They KILLED it

[@ewen440]

@@wereoutthere For an acoustic session like this? Doesn't get much better than this man.

[@indigoseyeliner]

MathewNewsam after Rex obviously 😂

[@marover]

I was thinking the same. I don't know anything about it but in that small place, man the sound is amazing.

[@isaacjacinto6356]

no idea how they did the snarky puppy concert

[@carolina8638]

he’s so adorable “if that okay we’re gonna play a song called always” yeah ofc its ok it’s your concert

[@uka4447]

omg yesss

[@maddiedimarco7926]

lol in his CONCERT he would ask the audience if it was okay to play another song... yeah ofc what else are we there for haha

[@arin4305]

🥺🥺🥺

[@birtagunnarsdottir1170]

His voice is so crystal clear. It is actually astonishing. It’s especially clear in Pluto projector. Not one false note❤️

[@sammyh5558]

his whole band looks like they're in love with him (fair enough)

[@user-hy9wl8yp9w]

who wouldn't tho 😭😭😭

[@caribstarz]

I'm convinced he's dead tired of performing 'loving is easy' XD

[@amelieslater796]

for sure

[@emmaluck9009]

DJ STOV3 100%

[@Papayapartytime]

Tbh

[@cy6434]

ikr

[@rifandjs]

Isn't easy anymore

[@uuueeniee3506]

Let's all be grateful that this was all free

[@luizin1801]

i was born in the exact right decade

[@zyrusmatol1259]

Do they get paid when they perform here?

[@Ternura98]

FREE??

[@dozenroses9088]

Yess!!

[@Ternura98]

@@dozenroses9088 Is he ever gonna go there again?

[@hyanchichou7179]

The way he sings makes me wanna actually fall into the lyrics, get his feelings and see how natural for him to put together his vulnerability. There’s some serious genuine intimacy going on here.

[@dereckg219]

facts sister

[@bianca0247]

i love how everyone he's preforming with has a moment where they look at him with awe and admiration.

[@ulysseus_eth7764]

seent it. nice observation.

[@dominicweaver9668]

The man is the coolest geek in the world

[@SK-zy2ri]

That's a mad statement lolz

[@matildacool3949]

2nd coolest. rivers cuomo is 1st.

[@f11luke8]

Matilda Cool you beat me to it

[@KingSardius]

dominic weaver him and Boy Pablo, look him up!

[@indigoseyeliner]

dominic weaver our fav geek

[@carolynestyles]

auto tune got nothing rex. he literally sounds the same anywhere you hear him performing. and the way he asks to play something. he will say is it okay if i play this next song. like he’s literally play any song and i will cry while you sing it because it just sounds so good

[@antoniohockman4495]

Pluto projector gives me chills. That song just hits me so deep right now

[@jaquelinnemartinez5073]

Pluto projector has me feeling so fulfilled and warm, he’s such a pure and genuine soul and his music is proof of that :,)

[@biggydrake]

"Let's play the song that's called 'Sunflower' now." If that isn't the most genuine thing I have ever heard I don't know what is.

[@jessamaecristobal2533]

rex's songs are sad but comforting idk i love him

[@theOstenHugo]

Luna C not sad, hopeful and wishful and relateable

[@theOstenHugo]

SMILE

[@ceciliap5336]

some of it can be really sad but it’s the wallows music i feel i just watched a whole movie (if that makes sense) after a song ends. so beautiful

[@KenKen-ce1wd]

4 songs that will live in my heart forever.

[@saffie8076]

“Hey everybody” omg that was soo cute I’m crying

[@blahber222]

loving is easy 0:06 pluto projector 3:24 always 8:13 sunflower 12:29 be safe out there my friends 🌻

[@getisbhai]

You too mate

[@saidelaidy7997]

Thank you!

[@neshmish]

12:00 heartwarming "thanks, Josh"

[@thachngoc8644]

thank you mate, stay safe you all.

[@johndsan1220]

Thanks random citizen. Stay safe too!

[@joshpeck]

So so good.

[@rhenlovesth]

I'm sad no one notices Josh Peck's comment.

[@albertharild6439]

@@rhenlovesth yea lol

[@chianneobeirne1565]

Amen josh peck

[@AlbertoAstorga98]

Good taste Josh!

[@josealegria3615]

WASSSUP BROTHAAAAA

[@gurpreet6871]

17:23 musician realizes he’s holding the wrong instrument 😭😭 17:28 visual “phew”

[@user-em5xf5qz1g]

Thats how much the bands enjoying the music themselves lol. Especially the sax & trumpet guys. Love it .

[@rodrigomunozmarmolejo9337]

so in it that he didnt' noticed "the lick" at the end of the sax solo 😅

[@naamakatz2963]

Pluto Projector is an absolute masterpiece. I’m speechless when it comes to this song

[@stevebarrow95]

My guy *flugelhorn player* out here looking like an iced gem.

[@indigoseyeliner]

Steve Barrow I CANT UNSEE IT NOW

[@jazzymedic7702]

It’s really common for jazz players to be playing flugelhorn

[@sodotta]

@@jazzymedic7702 don't think that's what he meant

[@FunnyIronicDancer]

He introduced the songs like he was apologizing for the inconveniences😂 also they all look like they have an important middle school band concert

[@solojohan2401]

Dude! You make laugh for one minute straight

[@johnsontlk220]

This is so nasty. What an insane musician he is. How he sings and pulls off all that guitar/piano work at the same time blows me away

[@gagegratopp9607]

I really like the one in the white shirt.

[@colin4715]

Same

[@matthewjudge7124]

the drummer looks like the most British person ever

[@josh-rt2tc]

jim reed is a legend

[@landowelch6258]

He looks like Gordon Ramsay's son

[@ashb234]

I had a phase with Rex lol I listened to him everyday during a really trying time of life. This was so relaxing and such a natural performance.

[@hardno123]

Same here

[@daniiela_riivas]

Im in that phase tho I just can’t get enough

[@amari003]

Honestly same.

[@BenPenta]

Same here. Still revisit his music from time to time and always check out his new releases tho

[@ashb234]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one, his music is some good music you can vibe out to him with any mood and trust me I have MOODS lol

[@danielcorvera2089]

The great protector Is that what I'm supposed to be? What if all this counts for nothing Everything I thought I'd be? What if by the time I realize It's too far behind to see? Seventy-mil projector I can show you everything, yeah And we're on our way to glory Where the show won't ever end And the encore lasts forever And it's time we're due to spend Spending the years together Growing older every day I feel at home when I'm around you And I'll gladly say again I hope the encore lasts forever Now there's time for us to spend And it's sublime with you, my friend This right here still feels like the honeymoon When you say my name, nothing's changed I'm still a boy inside my thoughts Am I meant to understand my faults? I don't think so I don't think I'm meant to understand myself Maybe you do And that's good for you Maybe in time Maybe one day I'll do the same I'll do the same I'll do the same I'll do the same I'll do the same as you I'll try and hold it up Soon I hope, or as soon as I'm old enough Stay forever, you know more than anyone, yeah, whoa And it's you that knows my darkness And you know my bedroom needs You could blast me and my secrets But there's probably just no need

[@janepacs]

"Always" holds a special place in my heart 💖

[@richardparker9137]

his music makes me feel like my mom is running her hands through my hair

[@jimthelegdig6800]

Hey hey richard

[@stephenr80]

hahaha thats cute bro

[@marisawoods936]

awww

[@onesyphorus]

@@jimthelegdig6800 Ay Jim

[@anchanahobson576]

so sweet

[@nnennauche2576]

i was literally speechless during pluto projector like wow

[@arin4305]

his face at the end 🥺🥺

[@heathermarakovits3097]

my fav song ever 🤩🤩

[@jorgealviarez4813]

SPECHLESS

[@hannahnathaniel7057]

Favorite song

[@sofirodi]

same i’m crying rn

[@danafarmansyah]

Massive Shoutout to the Audio Engineer for this Live Performance mixes. it was a small space with every instrument near each other. Also a nice microphone too. Just WOW!

[@jesuscortez831]

Oh man, I am just loving and impressed with how he harmonizes his “yeah’s” simply amazing and beautiful!!

[@gonzalo5832]

i said "rex needs a tiny desk" 3 years ago. . . look at us now !

[@aliceplamedie5147]

Gonzalo who would’ve thought!

[@justinandamusic]

I remember you!

[@tiffanysullivan2892]

Alice Plamedie NOT ME

[@agathegalabert1379]

Look at us

[@SETH5641]

I didn't want it to end

[@mochammadafrizalhermansyah5067]

Setlist 00:05 "Loving Is Easy" 03:22 "Pluto Projector" 08:12 "Always" 12:27 "Sunflower" Edit : I suggest u to watch full for enjoy and chillin in this pandemic

[@lenurple2945]

goat

[@wandadu6762]

Pluto projector [Verse 1] The great protector Is that what I'm supposed to be? What if all this counts for nothing Everything I thought I'd be? What if by the time I realize It's too far behind to see? Seventy-mil projector I can show you everything, yeah And we're on our way to glory Where the show won't ever end And the encore lasts forever And it's time we're due to spend [Verse 2] Spending the years together Growing older every day (Every day) I feel at home when I'm around you And I'll gladly say again I hope the encore lasts forever Now there's time for us to spend And it's sublime with you, my friend This right here still feels like a honeymoon When you say my name, nothing's changed I'm still a boy inside my thoughts Am I meant to understand my faults? [Chorus] I don't think so I don't think I'm meant to understand myself Maybe you do And that's good for you Maybe in time Maybe one day I'll do the same (I'll do the same I'll do the same I'll do the same) [Bridge] I'll do the same as you I'll try and hold it up Soon I hope Or as soon as I'm old enough (Old enough to understand Old enough to understand) [Outro] Stay forever, you know more than anyone (Yeah, whoa) And it's you that knows my darkness And you know my bedroom needs You could blast me and my secrets But there's probably just no need

[@crlkrj6924]

thank you!!

[@mochammadafrizalhermansyah5067]

@@crlkrj6924 No problem :)

[@MicahRion]

+

[@soichirohonda4248]

everytime I hear rex sing his songs I remember the greatest love of my life, I really wish she's doing great now that we're not together

[@dmdrums9514]

Same bro, same.

[@samuel.r.f8400]

🥲

[@darahkinzake2291]

the drummer’s face in always .he looks like his ready to hit that drum with his everything.

[@EvAkI1807]

Pluto Projector almost had me tearing up. The most beautiful song I've heard in a long time. Makes you wanna find someone to dedicate it to.

[@palamil3956]

Same here 😉

[@benjamin_isakt2408]

Best song he has made

[@Senor-Equis]

i first heard this song on NPR and now there's a part of me that refuses to listen to the studio version

[@chioma916]

@@Senor-Equis oh but the strings on the studio version are so good! please give it a listen.

[@andrewilkens7131]

amen to that

[@johnroemer4450]

That horn player is on fire

[@SPORTIVEPHOTO]

Johnny Woodham!

[@jeric3857]

thanks for the name! :)))

[@a.a.1744]

where is a horn player???

[@swagflag7168]

@@a.a.1744 rightmost guy :)

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[@eliii5684]

A

[@iandrakarisoh1008]

B

[@chickhenry]

C

[@lrsss180]

D

[@jordanparson2089]

E

[@mariagabrielagandini3476]

one of the best tiny desk concerts ever!!!!!!!!

[@nicoleislistening]

why does everything sound sooooo good acoustic also im still waiting for frank ocean to finally premiere his tiny desk concert 😩

[@undacovabby]

good luck waiting Frank dipped 4 years ago

[@lafoonxiii5311]

This isn't acoustic.

[@parisdinan3423]

Mason Lafoon shes just referring to the drums and brass and naturality of rexs voice

[@NZsaltz]

That's not acoustic...

[@JoeCastro]

I’d cry if frank did one 😂😂

[@mellowd890]

Self-isolating to Sunflower. This could not get any better.

[@saffie8076]

“Hey everybody” that was the cutest thing I’m crying

[@cheesenut3839]

I love the expression he's made after every song, he got a cool unique vibes

[@bauddyyflick1257]

A Tiny Desk version of "4 Seasons" would be hot fire

[@jacobk4n3]

Rex is just one of those artists you put on when you need to have a lil smile.

[@jimmywood1351]

Gotta respect an awesome singer songwriter that doesn’t auto tune himself.

[@cello9877]

How can someone be so perfect yet so simple at the same time? The album, Pony, is as beautiful as the band :))

[@Srength4life]

why are British people so freaking musically talented?!!! is it their water/tea...whats the secret?!

[@intrepidpatience]

Joel colonisation more like...

[@hanawana]

Aliy Alam what’s that supposed to mean ? !

[@wyattelliott6372]

Tea

[@sachinpandya2518]

Aliy Alam HA

[@sachinpandya2518]

Aliy Alam and don’t tell em where the teas from either LOL

[@FSdogdad]

i'm noticing this stigma of, "iNdiE bOi Rex mainstream love", but this man has proven how above all of that he is. a real talented gem and an excellent performance by him and the band here!

[@meganleia]

he's underrated if anything tbh, especially his newest album

[@nextl3v3l99]

Andrew Harnisch it’s funny cause despite his popularity and accessibility I actually find him very underrated. Yeah his sound is mellow and “indie” but it’s also layered and gorgeous and he’s such a good performer

[@couchpotato2128]

I don't think he's underrated anymore honestly but he still kept the same sound that I've heard him with since 2017

[@teresabano2014]

His accent is everything. His voice is Just... *chef's kiss

[@hannahnathaniel7057]

his " hey everybuddy" is so cute

[@FountainCityFingerboards]

This was my first time listening to Rex Orange County and now I’m obsessed.

[@mordecai6576]

Michael Mashburn welcome to the club

[@sofiaaranzazuc]

so glad this were your introduction to rex

[@arin4305]

welcomee

[@sienacorrigan6103]

as you should.

[@Steve-es6so]

Same bro

[@ayeflorentino1828]

Finding this video on KZbin is like unlocking a hidden treasure in a video game

[@kpdelaney6460]

When that drum beat starts in Sunflower 13:52, man, it's such a groove. I love that one 16:25 WOW! I love the trumpet solo too

[@morganirbs2523]

_oh my GOD the live version of Pluto Projector is even better than I thought... I'm legit crying right now_

[@arnoldfromheyarnold5253]

You should see when they play the violin in his music video😤✋🏻✨✨

[@MrCJCreativity]

Me too!

[@Greg_14826]

HIGHLY recommend watching the Ral Studio session version if you haven’t already.

[@cleensbear]

@@Greg_14826 about to say that

[@MrJoker6onPSN]

𝘚𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘯𝘵

[@amandakim3980]

Does anyone else notice the difference in confidence between when he's performing old songs vs. his new ones? I love his old songs and they are some of my favorites, but when he is performing like this I can really see how better suited the new songs are to his range and his comfort level, and I really think he has just grown and matured so much as an artist.

[@nateellis5939]

Amanda Kim he’s probably also kind of tired of singing them 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@awisepirate4919]

Yea I agree, I noticed the newer ones tested him way more vocally also

[@katherinemoore5992]

what an insightful observation Amanda Kim !!

[@hannahchung2348]

@@katherinemoore5992 agreed! That was a very thought-provoking and astute observation!!!

[@arin4305]

🥺

[@nprmusic]

Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? Unsigned musicians, enter the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest between Jan. 23 and Feb. 21. Learn more: npr.org/tinydeskcontest.

[@kainoa7129]

first

[@ArieVIP]

please invite Paul Partohap

[@migi9358]

coming back here hurts a lot :) edit: he's innocent!

[@luizin1801]

Innocent until provem guilty

[@ricardofranco8599]

@@luizin1801 depends of the theory of penal law, but yeah

[@All-ze9cl]

who knows honestly. The justice system usually doesn't serve justice, so i have no idea if he's guilty or not and i suggest you try to be ready for either outcome

[@migi9358]

@@All-ze9cl if it settled between parties with no info whatsoever I'd agree. But in this case it was for lack of merit and because the dates didn't add up. And only one victim came out so

[@max]

SO GOOD IM OBSESSED

[@albertharild6439]

Agreed

[@user-wt3qs6sg6v]

OMG MAX ITS YOU

[@ianmitchell1845]

Collab

[@tammyyy524]

Collab pls

[@rkmbp]

They I see max randomly everywhere XD! I hope u’re having a wonderful day mauch love max xx

[@harizfadhilah6149]

MAKE 👏🏽 MAC 👏🏽 DEMARCO'S 👏🏽 TINY 👏🏽 DESK 👏🏽 HAPPEN

[@haleyleyley8951]

YES YES YES

[@frigooo_]

YEAHHH

[@ThePCDealer]

YESSSSSSSSSSS

[@vnce2617]

ship 😍

[@Ultraviolencari]

Yessssssssssss

[@TianaAnaaa]

it was a blessing to see rex in concert right before the pandemic happened. his voice and presence is so organic

[@MrPacman64]

I can't believe how well they all jam. Tiny desk always has the best accompaniments

[@earthtoariii]

am i the only one whos hearing him TALK for the first time!?!?!??!?! how is no one talking about how cute his talking voice issssssssss ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhdjcorivhauiehs

[@user-gw9cb2ko8u]

ARI tf 😭 literally everyone’s Heard- him talk

[@marianathaliaoliveira5259]

omg lol his talking voice is so cute and tiny im soft-

[@lesteramboy4613]

ARI you probably never seen his free concerts in IG

[@earthtoariii]

Marc Palban no that sounds dope though

[@lesteramboy4613]

ARI u should watch his ig free concerts

[@tten8192]

I was blown away by pluto projector, what a great song and amazing arrangement

[@jeikowb]

Welcome back. That's the fastest I've ever seen anyone switch up!

[@lunamajor9264]

Since finding Rex Orange County a few years ago, I've been OBSESSED with their style

[@jacobjohns6806]

Rex "ay yo jonny, do you know why?" Jonny "nah, but check this out.."

[@dontbothermeimjust12]

Rex "ey mike, waddya think, mike?" Mike "not much bro, but hear this lick.."

[@sscordo25]

The drummers facial expressions make him look like he’s playing a gig for the first time and he really doesn’t want to mess up

[@fikrinsane]

I'm thinking it was because 'tiny desk' xD

[@SilentAttackTV]

It's hard to play softly with energy on the drums. He was probably focusing on not playing too loud

[@aiaaaaz]

his voice is so clear,,, im obsessed

[@tanyaperez2151]

I am just UTTERLY blown away.. finding out about this band is literally lifechanging super super talented...wow.just wow

[@idminor]

This man was made to be on this show

[@scottrolen27mvp]

Am I the only one who saw his IG live a few days ago that was absolute fire?

[@yabbilydoobily3998]

scottrolen27mvp Yeah, it was great he played songs like "Never had the balls," and "Never Enough."

[@aidenlav]

bro yes it was so good

[@Marley.Anne.Torres]

He sounds exactly like his recorded songs. He is incredible

[@fr3tbuzz.]

17:24 was lowkey the lick.... i was playing games and heard this and had to go back and check HAHAHA

[@isaaccracks]

nice

[@jessa5192]

Him switching instruments called me not talented in 27 languages

[@joenoah9906]

NPR music is an essential business that needs to remain open in times like these.

[@rachaeldaley1607]

Sung Ha agreed

[@kundaigotore992]

Sad day for the wholesome indie scene

[@erinsalisbury1079]

I’d only heard Loving is Easy out of all of their music prior to this.. I cried listening to Always for some reason, but I’m officially obsessed with Rex Orange County.

[@1337fireninjas]

A huge thanks to the kitchen staff for using their lunch break to play for Rex Orange County during the concert.

[@diamondsprince]

his accent is *_everything_* 🌻🌑

[@mattrandles3945]

Yo I'm English and have a speaking voice vaguly similar to Rex, but his accent still makes me melt. 🌻

[@juliannekchen]

sunflower makes me cry every time, how are they all so talented. much love for rex oc + his entire band!

[@zacheverett9937]

He' so impressive. I swear he sounds even better live than on the records.