Rex Orange County performing "Sunflower" Live on KCRW

Rex Orange County is not from Southern California. In fact, it’s the moniker of 20-year-old UK musician Alex O'Connor, whose star has risen swiftly on the strength of the insanely catchy single Loving Is Easy. He brings his unique modern pop sound to KCRW's studio in Santa Monica for a live session.
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[@dzni9061]

rex needs a tiny desk concert

[@asdfhall69]

I AGREE

[@KylePerryKDP]

100%

[@yzenialee09]

YES PLEASE!!!

[@ooz64]

yes

[@ezrablake1234]

and kexp

[@J5charlie]

hopefully rex doesn't end up hating this song

[@vincent2593]

How?

[@ceremians]

Why?

[@Kaonashimusic]

Some artist like nirvana, paramore, panic at the disco.. ending up hate their most famous songs

[@014dinakarg4]

@@Kaonashimusic dont you forget Radiohead

[@abelshevcenko]

@@vincent2593 bored maybe ? because they have to sing it all the time

[@avuhhh]

holy crap his voice sounds just like the studio recorded song!! good thing the instrumentals are different or else it’d be identical to the record!

[@irmentrud]

avuhhh stfu

[@thehalfrican9468]

Saw him in Detroit and yeah we were blown away that he literally sounds the same

[@wheresjal9043]

You know why? Cause theres no "Autotune"

[@homeschool_dropouthd6894]

He sounds different to me...

[@FAITHFULQRX]

He doesn’t sound the same

[@eric_e95]

anyone gonna mention how crisp that bass sounds

[@johnnyluna7824]

thats my mans Daryl

[@zoobloo]

i know right so groovyy

[@PabsEscobar]

It’s also a 5 string

[@alyssaberry.]

eric Ear candyyy 🍭!

[@de7io407]

eric here for the bass

[@GoldenBoyDims]

bassist really added a nice spice to this version

[@aidansetias5591]

Really could do with the wind players though

[@Jua_Gab]

Life: u have to choose 1 song, and that song will be in your brain 24/7. me: sunflower.

[@Z4DE12]

yea bestfriend

[@chacarelee]

bestfriend for me the best

[@natefroggy3626]

Pink Guy - ANAL BEADS

[@mav4102]

me: John Mayer - New Light

[@mik6176]

I’d need Untitled by Rex. Great song and sadly relatable. For a jolly up eating Singh, Best Friend. And for the overall mix and the best, this!

[@thisisjames69]

This song makes my morning feel better.

[@brochahotato4622]

James Smith this song is my alarm to get up for work lol

[@agrg6533]

Thought I was the only one.

[@ralhplouisestiller6698]

Same. As my alarm too

[@unknownchannel5866]

Same😂😂

[@dalejohnsantos5823]

Yes!!!!

[@ObiWanKenobi]

That drummer and the whole touring band is so tight!

[@chicanochops]

FACTS

[@pickletets3279]

GENERAL KENOBI!

[@ObiWanKenobi]

Xyvlen hello there

[@junieyip]

Xyvlen j

[@janlawrence10]

True that and the voice

[@anemicvampire8145]

his voice is even more smoother live im shook

[@themanguy2110]

It’s a shame he started autotuning, his natural voice is amazing. It’s like if Natalie Portman got plastic surgery

[@kimmylester6826]

yall' hear that talent?

[@dangerincorporated1505]

Hes a blessing to my ears

[@primozeroyt]

Yessssssssssss

[@carisa2635]

bless my ears.

[@dangerincorporated1505]

@@carisa2635 bless this amazing man.

[@carisa2635]

rex orange county i love rex freaking sm ah

[@hannahcapin7475]

I just imagine myself blasting this in the car at night. Too bad I don't have a car and I don't know how to drive

[@diomondpicaxe8850]

SOOOoOO relatable😜😟👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

[@salmarahmatia19]

ME

[@craphead2749]

Meeee

[@henryseisenman]

As someone who actually does all of that it's an amazing feeling, especially on a warm night with the windows down!

[@ICEY02]

henrythehankengine can relate too bro i’ve experienced that too and the feels is so damn good

[@joejtunes]

Holy shit that bassist is on point

[@jeromehouston05]

@Matt, The DabMan what haha

[@devareusofficial2212]

@Matt, The DabMan how it can explain a thing

[@valneighrryou5124]

@Matt U fuckin racist

[@xyzofia]

@Matt right a white american male invented it so

[@thirus8312]

@@devareusofficial2212 black bass players are more known and well renowned for funk in the bass community, much more than white bass players. While yes this isn’t technically funk but the roots are still there

[@najwaafayza]

just release the damn album boi we need a new bop

[@DzikriFauzan]

Najwaa Fayza from indonesia?

[@eveknowles5964]

Najwaa Fayza boi

[@lilachie]

Listen to bcos you'll never be free if you haven't given it a try

[@najwaafayza]

@@lilachie already did aaaa long time ago :/

[@najwaafayza]

@@DzikriFauzan iyaa

[@meganwheeler9049]

"back when i *DUN DUN DUN* up to many times"

[@victoriako4170]

I always feel down, but his song makes me feel hope

[@gfriendk]

This is the best sunflower live don't @ me

[@gamingisko]

gfriend k @gfriend k

[@JusticiaSN]

@ me

[@CPtracker080]

@gfriend k

[@alexi0186]

You’re not wrong

[@brvnotrash]

@gfriend k k

[@soodbongek8617]

That 5 string bass.

[@altshift_]

Any Filipinos here with good taste of music?

[@brentreformado]

Meee

[@altheaulanday3506]

Hiii

[@lyriee]

Kitty Cat eyy

[@cyblue007]

Aports

[@mimitunesmelodiotictots7622]

Ansabee? Nigagawa mu?

[@izziewrightx]

everything about him is beautifully effortless. love u rex

[@mukhammadlutfan5576]

Come to Indonesia 🙅🙏✋

[@saifulamriofficial3005]

gazkeunnn

[@erieaprizal3694]

C0m3 T0 1Nd0n3siahhh~

[@felixadipratama5984]

gas teross

[@arifrahmanrezky9842]

I'm waiting for that sht to came true

[@piaa1500]

YESSS PLSSSSS

[@user-rq3he3cq2j]

I dont know why but this bring smile to my face , i feel nothing but happiness

[@leavemealone661]

i feel like you hehe:)

[@priscilam4091]

I want to know Where I can go When you're not around And I'm feeling down So won't you stay for a moment? So I can say I, I need you so Cause right now you know, that nothing is new And I'm obsessed with you Then I fell to the ground And you smile at me and said "I don't wanna see you crying You don't have to feel this emptiness" She said "I love you till the day that I die" Maybe she's right Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me And to be honest I don't even know why I let myself get down in the first place I'm trying to keep my mind at bay Sunflowers still grows at night Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes Make it down down, do-do-down Make it do-down, du du du Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream And dream of you and I There's no need to keep an open eye I promise I'm the one for you Just let me hold you in these arms tonight I'm lucky to be near you You can see it in my face But when I fucked my shit up too many times Why would I let myself get down in the first place I'm trying to keep my mind at bay Sunflowers still grows at night Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes Make it down down, do-do-down Make it do-down, du du du Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes And so she sat me down And told me that I didn't have to cry Said I didn't need to get down and feel empty inside And told me that she love me for as long as she's alive And well, maybe she's right Cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me See, I honestly, don't even know why I, I honestly don't even know why I'm trying to keep my mind at bay Sunflowers still grows at night Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes Make it down down, do-do-down Make it do-down, du du du Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes

[@facelessmanruin]

nobody asked and nobody cares that you performed the simple task of copying and fucking pasting

[@realrigbone3944]

lawrence some people appreciate it. You degenerate fuck.

[@aaraynon1015]

D

[@Arkanpramal]

I dont need this, the lyric is already in my brain fuck

[@veizeell9297]

Thanks

[@syahirmokhtar7511]

the facial expression and feeling at 4:00 is the reason why i started playing guitar

[@ryanmeldiaz5727]

Phum Viphurit, Rex Orange County, Boy Pablo, and Mac DeMarco in one playlist, anyone?

[@matwith1-t254]

Rynml Dz daz literally my playlist

[@alif-hy4zb]

Cucu,clairo,joji

[@rarabina4910]

sunset rollercoaster

[@denirachman2979]

Please anyone make 1 playlist for this.

[@herbeenhernandez1250]

Cuco, Boy Pablo, Clario, and Rex Orange County

[@domodolma]

Someone hand me a slice of bread, cause this is literally my *JAM*

[@kevindebelen5131]

I’m a guitarist and I appreciate those drummers who plays like that 👏🏻

[@fionnmaguireoloughlin3538]

This is one of my favourite drum performances ever. He almost single handedly makes up for the lack of instruments

[@morganhill4112]

y'all hear sumn? *i dunno but i think i'm hearin' talent*

[@kaydv3231]

*OH* yeah yeah

[@ajayaids]

ay too bad his jazzy wind ensemble wasn't there to spice it up real good :,)

[@theliameffect1815]

Everyone is talking about the bassist but that drummer absolutely killed it

[@mailesabagala9811]

I’m literally in tears I love him and his music so much

[@yudhapriawibawa5091]

[Intro] I want to know Where I can go When you're not around And I'm feeling down So won't you stay for a moment So I can say I, I need you so 'Cause right now you know that nothing here's new And I'm obsessed with you Then I fell to the ground And you smiled at me and said [Verse 1] I don't wanna see you cry You don't have to feel this emptiness She said I love you till the day that I die Well maybe she's right 'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me And to be honest I don't even know why I let myself get down in the first place [Chorus] Tryna keep my mind at bay Sunflower still grows at night Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes Make it down down, do-do-down Diggy dig down, du du du du Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes [Verse 2] You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream A dream of you and I There's no need to keep an open eye I promise I'm the one for you Just let me hold you in these arms tonight I’m lucky to be me and you can see it in my face Back when I fucked my shit up too many times Why would I let myself get down in the first place [Chorus] Tryna keep my mind at bay Sunflower still grows at night Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes Make it down down, do-do-down Diggy dig down, du du du Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes [Bridge] And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry Said I didn't need to get down and feel empty inside And told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive And well, maybe she's right, 'cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me See, I honestly, don't even know why I, I honestly don't even know why [Chorus] Tryna keep my mind at bay Sunflower still grows at night Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes Make it down down, do-do-down Diggy dig down, du du du Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes

[@destinymonae22]

I added this song to my playlist a while a ago and it finally played today and I’ve had it on repeat all day😩 the melodies and feels✨

[@edv3499]

He sings so well that makes me sad when i try

[@budaonthetoast]

Edgar Vieira it takes practice man Anyone can sing with practice

[@JadonArmon]

retweet

[@moondasiy8158]

I love his live vocals they are amazing 😭❤️

[@thegenerichotdog3575]

I love the extended first part of the song he does here. So great live!

[@lilyl201]

This is so pure, I wish I could watch it live and dance with my friends to this

[@cam-bl1hq]

*ok but why does he sound better live?*

[@prncessj]

so talented ugh i love the energy from this

[@jayg4636]

Brilliant performance. His voice sounds amazing and gifted on the guitar too.

[@nay_snails]

He didn’t have to snap that hard

[@skullecter9843]

I love this kid... so damn good for his age and so much emotion and feeling in his songs and lyrics. Very refreshing.

[@turneryoung905]

That bass is kickin ass

[@ayleen145]

Every day i come back to listen to this💕

[@leomakesshit]

This is so nice. I honestly like his live versions better than studio.

[@struckbyamightygustofwind]

I've been a fan since he was more of an underground artist. I'm very proud and happy he is getting all this success and recognition!!

[@annaager6079]

Same, at the same time he's like a gift that I want to keep for myself and myself only because it's like he's been there for me for so long through the ups and the (d-d-)downs, but I'm so happy for him at the same time and he's finally getting everything that he deserves. He's going to do so many things for so many people and I'm just happy I got to watch it all go down. It's crazy.

[@bambibloggerfantage]

Agreed, he deserves this success. Plus he still does his own thing which I love.

[@rakhazufarahman4990]

I just really wanna keep him for me thats all im sorry im selfish bye

[@heatherxtherese]

featzfire same omg it's amazing seeing underrated artists flower and grow bxjxksos

[@heyitsmariabanana]

His voice is so clean darnnnn ittt im inlove

[@helmytamrela5085]

i feel so happy to hear rex singing @ live concert:') my heart is bumping~~

[@juanmeich8784]

0:35 DAT FACE DUDE. I FEEL IT TOO

[@syazlyana4205]

damn😂😂😂❤

[@herbivorz7615]

This version is better than the original ones.

[@genesisdelrey777]

Herbi Vorz i agree i love the bass and drums

[@odyssey3670]

I’m just so in love with his voice 😍😍

[@majshkdt]

I love this song so much

[@tawfiqsalleh4630]

bro really killed that drum set, shhiiiiiiiiiittt!

[@jemorante6634]

those bass are so damn good. it enhance the sound and give it a different flavor 🖤💙🧡

[@MichaelTux]

These guys are gold!!!! Favorite new song 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@antoniopedrogomes7402]

That sounds like heaven. So talented!

[@aniquahfaiz9036]

WHY DOES HE BLESS OUR EARS LIKE THIS????????? LOVE YOU REX ORANGE COUNTY

[@Muramasa90]

i love how these guys dressed up so casual, lol.

[@hanifsyahsn1279]

What a bass dudeeeee, i love it

[@seeknewpaths3381]

I love his voice so much

[@evehdez]

In love!💘

[@yudhasyahrul2544]

last part was lit 🔥🔥🔥

[@charllewisgarcia475]

Love this band

[@user-ff1zj2gj7d]

I luve this version sm

[@samuelgonzalez1392]

BrUH... That drummer is a MONSTER

[@almiraputriaprilyani8922]

AAAAAA YOU MAKE ME FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE AND SONG!!!!! YOU MAKE ME SMILE WHEN I'M SAD!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHHHHH❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@spiral99]

One of the best live performances i’ve ever seen

[@ashtanga3000]

Oh my gosh, this song live is SO good 😭

[@chantel5245]

"presses ear to keyboard,, *oh the bass is nice*

[@lorenzoherbert7110]

The 🐐🐐🐐

[@saulbrennan3453]

loved this!

[@snail7604]

love this man

[@chewedpicks]

Who's still watching in September 2021. I swear his voice sounds so good and he looks effortless

[@MrMiggsofthe]

His band is great

[@luisesimoes6888]

One of my favorite musics so far

[@VedaSantos]

AHHHHHH I LOVE THIS VERSION🥳💗💗💗💗

[@almaruiz466]

I need Rex to come out with new music because every song is so damn great

[@cara5346]

This actually almost sounds exactly like the song when it’s not live! I like that

[@jademoore2815]

Best live he's ever done 💙🌻

[@dydysenpai7460]

I love this music.

[@hanzarmand]

British band always on another levels 🔥

[@mahboo7504]

tbh , nowadays ppl who makes less effort on youtube makes more attention and its kinda unfair who works harder and get less attention and respect , dont know why he's still underrated , but high hopes on him that he'd be popular on other places and would actually be worth it on his hardworks. - yours truly < 3

[@justinediva]

I love this song. Seriously.

[@kenyattajohnson5676]

i love this tune, never expected to like it, but music is music and vibz is vibz. beautiful arrangement. well done

[@jamielacsa9526]

NAPAKAGANDA TALAGA PUTANGINAAGSHAJZBAKZBSJABD

[@philipshaheen216]

his stripped stuff sounds so much better than his studio versions (the weird guy singing an octave below kind of gives me the creeps on the studio)

[@sirxan1376]

Those vocals are still in this version around 1:25 onwards

[@justbeingdaisy]

Also that weird guy is him 😅

[@ariefmsam95]

Love this song, easy listening

[@nafi1716]

amazing like always

[@ellen9951]

I’ve watched this 15 times

[@kingtelebrico2001]

i watched it more than that, u better off.

[@muhamadaidilf2547]

This song reminds me when i was falling in love with her. Rest in peace.

[@Arkanpramal]

I'm in love with rex orange county, he is so talented

[@myamelendez4972]

Hearing this song makes me smile❤️

[@ObiWanKenobi]

3:45 for that tasty fill

[@ye6102]

Wow... mr beast can sing this good?? I don't even know that!!

[@luisdmaco]

Hahahahahha

[@biscuitempire88]

best underrated comment ever HAHAHAHAHA

[@taco.lovin.dude.2087]

Wait, I thought he was chandler?

[@doublecheeseburger9245]

Taco.Lovin. Dude. The singer looks like the son of both Jimmy and Chandler.....😳

[@DJF27]

Just amazing per usual

[@marenacr11]

Love this song so much😚

[@4pa07_angelinaayupratiwi4]

That bass tho

[@none4530]

sounds better than the original!!

[@aqilahputrisalsabila328]

Falling in love with this song

[@kiyawo3547]

I really love his songs! Too relatable and makes me sadder. Still aaaaaaaaa