Silversun Pickups - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Silversun Pickups performing live from Sun Liquor in Seattle. Recorded September 15, 2015.
Songs:
Nightlight
The Pit
Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance)
Panic Switch
Latchkey Kids
Lazy Eye
Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Jackson Long
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Scott Holpainen
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[@dougdavidson3260]

I will never tire of Lazy Eye. That song is sheer perfection especially the bass lines.

[@buzztrucker]

Timeless for me.

[@siouxzetter]

Just found out there was so much more to SSPU than Lazy Eye. I mean... Lazy Eye really is a perfect song, but! I am so enjoying finding these little gems in all of their music. I'm sad I didn't know of them when each album was released but it's really nice having so much of their body of work to binge on.

[@BlacknBlueTomatoe]

Just realizing how his voice is really that controlled and clear when live

[@Moistache]

Impressive with his playing, isn't it?

[@kevincalderonstandup]

can't believe I found this jewel 7 yrs later.

[@KyleMcSorley]

9 years for me!

[@nopenotgoingtohappen9633]

amazing band , they deserve waay more recognition.

[@jasonnappier6118]

Nope Notgoingtohappen Best live acoustic for surr

[@blackopal3138]

Nope Not going to happen

[@jmps8073]

man these guys were BIG in 2010 and for a good reason. But in time this genre decreased popularity. Still quality material there!

[@peachtreeflowers667]

Agreed 💯

[@twizzle1112]

I will always love and appreciate them! Fuck genres and trends! They are amazing. Wish I saw them live more than once. They opened for muse so of course they made sure the sound quality was poor. I feel they could've easily outshined muse given the proper care and attention. I walked out after the 2nd muse song. Lights and effects are not music!!!!!!!

[@Jason7591969]

If you like Smashing Pumpkins, you will love Silversun Pickups. If you don't like Smashing Pumpkins, you will love Silversun Pickups - "Somewhere on the internet"

[@keirkeir9859]

If you dont love Silversun Pickups go smash some pumpkins over your head!

[@scissorsed]

Silversun Pickups is just Smashing Pumpkins if they were The Crow soundtrack

[@MrSimplejack09]

Love SP love SSP

[@MrSimplejack09]

Love SP love SSP

[@Theiliteritesbian]

Lol this is good

[@FernieAriel]

It pisses me off how talented and perfect they are. They should be the biggest band in the world.

[@debomb721]

Agwee

[@diamaorozco]

They're amazing live!

[@FernieAriel]

@@diamaorozcoyes, I’ve seen them twice this past year and they always rock. Can’t wait till they come back to southern California.

[@mikeduarte1305]

I agree I don’t understand why they not on radio or talked bout.they were are so unique.pisses Me off ..I love them

[@Chet-cf9ce]

They are one of a kind fresh solid band😮

[@crazyaboutnature]

He has a good live voice.

[@shawneaaroe1438]

Nobody does a whisper to a scream, then back to a whisper better than Silversun Pickups....

[@jackulstrom9150]

Everyone's talking about Brian (and with good reason) but Nikki was really in top form here too. It's almost strange to hear her sing with such power.

[@JackManEveryday]

She sounded unreal on Latchkey Kids

[@kevingerm8642]

Nikki’s incredible with her bass playing and her voice…and she’s hot, too!

[@osidiusemphatic]

@@kevingerm8642 I haven't paid too much attention to them since Neck of the Woods. Has Nikki sung lead on any songs since? Loved that she got to lead on Pikul.

[@TheRealWarez]

This should be a top comment.

[@jeff7764]

"Lazy Eye" is one bad ass mother f'n jam

[@stevej6215]

heard that..

[@bryanwinchell2305]

Dude I love the music video for It too.

[@mariusiscru1289]

this music never gets old, sounds perfect even unplugged, definitely they deserve more recognition!

[@ShawnRakar]

this performance is AWESOME and should be released as an LP

[@srirulean]

This version of Circadian Rhythm is PERFECT. Amazing.

[@Joe_Laughs]

I love Brian & Nikki doing their music together. They are far more beautiful than they know & their music is beyond beautiful. Thank you Silversun Pickups for these type of concerts in addition to the full on productions with Joe & Christopher. I can't get enough of their music.

[@step2191]

I love Nikki's stamina when shes playing the bass line for Panic Switch. She once played it solo for what seems like 3 minutes straight at the Norva in Norfolk, Virginia in 2010!

[@Yirmyah]

This is one of the greatest rock performances of all time to me.. SSPU are amazing. KEPX is sun shine.

[@johnherring9633]

Ill never forget this performance. Not that I was there, I just saw it for the first time in 2016. I come back regularly. It is amazing

[@blackopal3138]

One word …. Khruangbin

[@TheRealWarez]

Thought that you we're exaggerating. Watched video... you were not exaggerating.

[@_tt_tTuy2012]

@@TheRealWarez

[@amulshah77]

Nightlight: 0:30 The Pit: 6:29 Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance): 12:04 Panic Switch: 17:03 Latchkey Kids: 23:07 Lazy Eye: 27:26

[@musicforDRUMIES]

+amulshah77 Thanks! :D

[@PotelinoSeven]

Obrigado!!! Gracias!!! Merciiiii beaucoup !!!! :-p

[@c.h.taylor654]

+amulshah77 You the PLUG

[@BLUEBEVERLY123]

+C.H. Taylor stop pls

[@dragonflyd01]

+Brandon Jameson Music same

[@drock83]

Still one of my favorite KEXP performances ever

[@MonsterCody]

Silversuns, never disappoint..................................

[@jonceramic]

At ~32:55... Where he gives a wink and then literally adjusts his Lazy Eye look to the camera. Love it. Love you, Silversun. So awesome.

[@marsvolta1690]

this is one of my top 5 bands of all times

[@bunt1691]

Mars Volta They also rank in my top five. With Metallica, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, and Incubus.

[@josebasanta1046]

Zeppelin, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Killers. But they are defínetely in my first 10s

[@cscansin]

@Whatsinaname Mars Volta Mars Volta At the Drive In and Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@theworldneedswinners91]

The Smashing Pumpkins, Alice In Chains, SSPU, Depeche Mode, Pearl Jam for me

[@DrQuacky]

It's the mark of a great band when they sound even better live like this.

[@whyyoustaring]

Holy shit they have so much renewed energy and charisma in this performance. Both of their voices sound better than ever.

[@jonmango]

This is a wholly underexposed band who I can find has no bad songs. An arm's length concert with these guys would be incredibly dope!

[@zerostar1679]

Iooznbtx j check m g u true. N chi hi a ukulele N. N B I’m n yo this r I I’m k mom lol m mak eeesss

[@zerostar1679]

Jtg g hh

[@kellychristensen2045]

I'd be over the moon to have been there!

[@debomb721]

26:08 shivers when Nikki snaps to singing “latchkey kids” after humming

[@michaeloconnor139]

i always love to see a band show that they don't need a big production to prove how awesome their songs are, or for that matter, that they care about a big production. . great musicians, need more like them.

[@HipsterKaren]

17:15 acoustic bass goodness.

[@yjovian]

great show and then some

[@ginaunger2399]

I have watched/listened to this more times that I can count!

[@Kyyp3r]

a new gem I got to know thanks to kexp

[@albertmendoza6618]

Everything about this is rock and roll perfection

[@danman6669]

By far one of my favorite bands, and this session shows why. They are amazing.

[@kurtay1130]

89.3 The Current played this and we LOOOOOOOVed it. we love SSPU. and we are almost 50. How cool is that?

[@omffgusernames]

Face totally f'n melted. Easily the best live recording I have ever seen. The quality... on everything... so far beyond. You crushed it, set the bar. Totally speechless. GAH! Do those people in the bar even know???

[@Irontrianglegarage]

2024 anyone? I love this version of Panic Switch.

[@hplromio01]

That was an incredible performance. Very cool..very cool indeed!

[@dnvnquinn]

A Tyson joke and a Back to the Future reference. Best band ever.

[@Kirandera]

Brian's voice is in mint condition DX I wasn't ready... The Nightlight belts, the harmonies. My edges have vanished.

[@s70driver2005]

I freaking love that rendition of it!!

[@PeteTheChopp]

I've watched this like ten times now

[@AleksandreMzhavia]

One of the best bands of our time.

[@RubesM]

30:15 - So obviously two different bands and styles, BUT…. After Chester from LKN PARK left us, I was really bummed I would never again hear another vocalist with such beautiful loud screams of perfection. They’re not all gone my friends, this man is amazing when he cranks it up. Love how clear and satisfying his voice sounds at its peak. Love this band!

[@GR018]

One of the best bands around.

[@jimmipop1]

one of my favorite bands. Went to go see them at the Red Bull Soundstage and they where amazing!

[@LeafsfanTroy1967]

+Jimmi Reaza: One of my faves right now, as well. Brian is so talented, it's crazy. As soon as I hear a new song, I automatically love it. Only other bands that I can say did that to me is Rush, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters. Metric is good too.

[@todsharigian9877]

Saw them last night in Boulder Colorado on 4/20😂, they are so good live

[@LizSanez22]

OMG! I fell in love with Circadian Rhythm on acoustic!! They are amazing! I play this over and over ❤I hope that one day they release an unplugged album...

[@huhuhu557]

There is a bootleg unplugged album which is only 7 songs and it very great album in great quality.

[@game_theory2547]

i miss u liz ❤

[@ThePowergoats]

Love this band.

[@kurtgildea33]

I watch this session at least 4 times a year. I was supposed to see them in Nashville March 2020 until the pandemic hit. Still hope to see them one day soon

[@s70driver2005]

Did you get to see them yet!?!?

[@morantrent67]

Goodness, I'm usually against acoustic versions, but this was incredible. How in the hell has this band stayed primarily "under the radar" of the general public for this long? I've been listening since I was in high school. Graduated in '07. And this bad was a blip with Lazy Eye that I didn't really fall in love with until much, much later. Hands down one of the best acoustic sets I've personally witnessed.

[@AaronKoelker]

I didn't realize it until now, but despite how long I've liked this band and have listened to their studio albums, I don't think I've ever given a listen to their live stuff. Shame on me. I especially like this acoustic stuff.

[@ComradeScrungus]

+Cedar Sun SSPU acoustic is almost on par with nirvana acoustic. It's that good.

[@davidheras1682]

+Cedar Sun I've been to everyone of their concerts anywhere near me- absolutely worth it

[@AaronKoelker]

+David Heras I finally went to see them a couple weeks ago actually, and they were pretty amazing! sounded great live

[@anthonymcintyre2242]

+Joey Estacado Are you death? This predictable music is equal to one of the most iconic albums from one of the most iconic bands. HIPSTERS NOWADAYS...

[@lmmartinez97]

+Anthony Mcintyre Well he did not name any of Nirvana's albums. Given that, let's compare. Nikki eats Niko for breakfast as far as musicality goes. Brian's guitar skills will put Cobain's to shame anytime you hear the riff from Lazy Eye. Guanlao is just a beast, though he doesn't show up in this shows. Check MTV's Kissing Families performance and tell me that it cannot be compared to The Man Who Sold The World. Music evolve, and you don't have to call us hipsters because of it.

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

The harmonies on Circadian rythem are amazing!

[@tonybones8402]

I really think they're an all time great band. When you watch them live they just kill it, love these guys

[@marketahanakova1519]

Great performance... I love Brian's expressive vocals and Nikki's calmness :-) Awesome as always

[@to2burger]

This might be my favorite video on KZbin; maybe even the whole internet who knows!

[@facepillownap]

Yo Brian was doing improv comedy bits while also playing and singing flawlessly.

[@ambguitarist]

21:43 = PERFECT timing!!

[@rwindmann]

It just confirms the notion that if you work really hard at your craft and work your ass off, then one day you too can play in a bar with 14 people.

[@stevej6215]

haha!

[@sheldonbenton5278]

What's wrong with that? This is a special session thing.

[@blueshue]

14 very lucky people indeed :)

[@h.moosejoose8127]

haters gone hate

[@xchicglowgoxo6447]

This is an intentionally intimate show. This band can sell out large arenas. Don't hate. You don't get it.

[@sjcbarnhart]

I will never ever ever tire of these guys!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@santastabber]

this tied for personal favorite acoustic performance. horse the band's arrive is amazing but this makes up for it with a whole set.

my favourite one, as well. just plain awesome.

[@isabellec857]

Their songs are wonderful in acoustic version too. Great musicians and singers. ❤❤❤❤

[@johnmyers1333]

Wow, that stripped down version of Lazy Eye just blew me away!

[@cmb1313]

You guys are the absolute coolest!

[@neilarnold9662]

I have always loved bands with man and woman on vocals, their voices are a perfect match, you can feel the emotion in their songs.

[@kunst6]

LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS

[@RQH781]

Such a great performance

[@mariafietta6864]

Gee they are talented, funny and also acoustic. Just perfect to me🤘♥️🎤✨.

[@mikebarkerstudio]

These guys have a real 90s vibe that I really dig.

[@JH-hn1bd]

You'll notice there isnt a person below 40 years of age, KEXP is a big deal and that shit has some high rollers paying for this show. Its Seattle, middle of the day, those people are ballin

[@Jeepacreepah01]

All Achievements become unlocked at Lazy Eye ...True guitar heroes

[@stevej6215]

haha nice one

[@cheflaszlo]

my fav band. just pure proper music

[@TOObusyskatingMEDIA2]

I LOVE THIS BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CTUAgentWilson21]

MEEE TOOOOOO

[@seeeseee4689]

Yea.good taste.

[@customfacebookpages]

I love this set, listen to it at least 1 or 2 times a week. Better than album versions

[@sumsar0125]

bri bri has some pipes!

[@sumsar0125]

sick fucking pipes dawg!

[@windborne8795]

Always loved these guys! Saw them LIVE at the first Riptide Festival in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Incredible show!!!

[@markprice2225]

This band has always rocked. Love this unplugged set

[@sartura]

There is nothing I wouldn't give to hear this live... I love you SSPU, I hope you visit this video in the future... You mean everything to me

[@nikkozippo]

The new songs are great!

[@derekpoundmaker8829]

First time hearing this band,love it, silversun pickups...I want more.

[@cporteus968]

Always loved this band

[@carlaalbuja3832]

THEY ARE AWSOME!!!!!! THE FIRST TIME I LISTEN TO THEM AND IM TOTALLY FASCINATED!

[@richardriccardi5547]

my favorite band! Awesome!

[@Jvega001]

They're such great performers

[@Raymond-sw1pe]

Suich complex songs. I played this one to my brother before he died and said I wished I had written it. He liked it. You can't get bored with them because they're always surprising.

[@banshee01ful]

what an amazing pair .

[@veiron1]

I wish I was there!

[@DaltonGoesSlow]

amazing chemistry between them ! they were in their element here!

[@underrun]

this video has forever changed me....they are real people! real voices! married no less.

[@brizzle711]

They aren't married.

[@underrun]

+Brandon smokealots Yeah they are...just not to each other.

[@cypressbremudarex895]

How can I express my love for this enough. I saw them in an in-store acoustic set at Record Theatre in Buffalo, NY when they released Better Nature. I found about the show something like the night before and rushed there the morning of to get one of the remaining 4 or some tickets left. It's too bad that that record store is closing down. I ran into Nikki on the way to the bathroom as she was coming out, and then conversed with Brian about Annie Clark and how nice she is via the St. Vincent t shirt I had on when they were signing posters at the end of the show. It was an intimate experience. They sound even better in person. Then I got my sisters to go with me to the music festival they were playing at in Rochester. We went there just for them and then left before Cage the Elephant came on. My sister got me really drunk and apparently I was yelling to "Free The Elephants" out the door as they came on stage. Sigh. Good times.

[@ionse]

The Beautiful quintessence of my life in one song called "Lazy Eye" thank you for this live performance, Delightful.

[@seeeseee4689]

Watch the video lists. A keeper.

[@scbird1]

Just found this today and have been playing all day.

[@bmo1522]

Awesome set, and "Lazy Eye", incredible.

[@patrickjohn7990]

I can't like this enough! Such an amazing performance.

[@graffitiguru]

She is magnificent. Great feel.

[@BlokeOnAMotorbike]

these guys are AWESOME!

[@simbatomcat]

God, this is so beautiful !!!

[@geecoffee1]

still gives me goosebumps

[@katshiny4202]

Panic switch ♡ :3

[@artuzando]

This is one of their best acoustic performances!

[@matthewjames206]

So good. What a great band and what a cool performance. There needs to be more daytime bar shows like this.

[@pavXX]

Just watched this again. What an AWESOME set!

[@macam8mj]

Love this. So much.