Slow Pulp - Full Performance (Live on KEXP at Home)

KEXP.ORG presents Slow Pulp performing a live set recorded exclusively for KEXP.
Songs:
Idaho
Falling Apart
Track
Trade It
Montana
Video: Alec Basse & Max Moore
Recorded at Palisade with Erik Rasmussen
Mixed by Henry Stoehr
Mastered by Adam TheinAux percussion: Ashley Guerrero
Guitar, lap steel, harmonica and keyboard: Willie Christianson
www.slowpulp.com
kexp.org

[@strangeperfumes]

This album was my hyperfixation for the first part of 2023 but this performance is abt to make me listen to it multiple times every day again. SO GOOD

[@tano147]

Just discovered them, they got my feeling since March 11, 2020. But we're gonna be ok and that's ALL OF US!

[@joeltunnah]

Good to see the kids are keeping the 90s alive. My shoegaze band was never this cool.

[@luizspindola]

Yes it was... You just never noticed ;)

[@magicblini]

I'm sure it was

[@CameronForrester]

Yes it was Joel.

[@sebato58]

If you are talking about the band Mansfield in your channel well its sounds pretty good :)

[@judithbreastsler]

that brooklyn sound

[@rhythmjones]

I learn about more bands from these KEXP performances than anywhere else.

[@DIGITAL7Media]

This is a damn fact. Have a great day Matt.

[@sisotoy9254]

yeah. i pretty much found failure, tiny moving parts, TTNG and slow pulp here. best found ever

[@fabioampe]

Almost 80% of the bands I listen to nowdays I either discovered on these KEXP sessions, or I found out later that they had a session in KEXP and I just didn't know yet.

[@Mr.Steve-O]

that's because KEXP gets it !!

[@jesstowns10]

The drummer, who's also singing the harmonies, is an essential ingredient in this band.

[@Aceofspades737]

True

[@MatthewNorman968]

teddy is my hero

[@MCBwasabii]

This is the quintessential way to listen to these 5 tracks. If they did a live video version like this for every song they have, I would lose my fucking mind

[@CesarCordova]

The drummer's backing vocals are amazing

[@jimtroeltsch5998]

The girl and the drummer's voices blend together so beautifully, jesus

[@gavinchalland7709]

Always been a huge fan of drummers with BVs

[@BloomoftheSun]

YES.

[@BloomoftheSun]

@@jimtroeltsch5998 YES.

[@BloomoftheSun]

@@gavinchalland7709 ALSO, YES.

[@whatkindofblue17]

this felt like a hug

[@offmeds2nite]

yesss

[@pleemp]

KEXP sound engineer(s) are the very best in the biz. I'm blown away every time, even listen to bands I don't like just to hear the mixing.

[@dretly]

Apparently the engineer is one of the band members too that’s badass

[@jas_bataille]

@@dretly I don't think the engineer on this performance is one of the band members. As a matter of fact, I am both a professional engineer and musician, and I can assure you : you have to choose one of those things to do live...! In the studio, of course, that's another story, but you can't make a live mix AND also be the player at the same time - I mean, you can wing it, but nowhere near this level. Engineering is very specific to a situation : a broadcast engineer isn't doing the same job as a studio mixing engineer who isn't doing the same job as a mastering engineer and so on... This is stellar work from KEXP's engineer.

[@jas_bataille]

To be more specific, since they are performing in their own studio, part of the engineering is done there (mic placement and so on), but the mix was done by the broadcasting engineer :)

[@jas_bataille]

Yes, best broadcast ones for sure. Also the lovely dude recording every Tiny Desk concerts is legendary!

[@dretly]

Jas Bataille yeah you’re most likely right haha I was just regurgitating what I read in another comment

[@mrwaffles1394]

Homie in the back with the shaker and tambourine is a machine.

[@CesarCordova]

Homegirl

[@mrwaffles1394]

@@CesarCordova Homie is non-gender specific. Kind of like dude.

[@thepurevessel]

Hello

[@ernestturner3456]

​@@mrwaffles1394 agree homie is gender neutral. But since when is dude non-gender

[@mrwaffles1394]

@@ernestturner3456 Always has been, the word "dudette" makes me vomit in my mouth a little.

[@cassnate6259]

Kudos to the sound engineer, great mix! Enjoyed the band, too.

[@philipbrooks]

Just looked the Engineer's name up, turns out it's one of the bands members!

[@TheTourtopoulais]

@@philipbrooks This happens to be the case on a lot of KEXP sessions I listen to ! Maybe that's why so many of their live sessions have an incredibly good mix ?

[@humn_error]

That snare sound...

[@psychosem17]

@@TheTourtopoulais on all the recent ones probably because they are sending the sessions in from home.

[@TheTourtopoulais]

@@psychosem17 yes but for example King Gizzard had all their sessions mixed by Stu, the lead singer, so I wonder if it's not common practice at KEXP

[@sodiefortheroadie]

This set has become by go to thing to play while I'm working from home. I've probably played it over 50 times! Love them.

[@JD_2022Yr]

This band is so fkn good. I'd hope there was more interviews, I love to see how humble and cool they are. You can hear it in the music but the interviews confirm it.

[@madsbak5277]

Best random click of the week.

[@1989mobs]

+1 same thing =)))

[@CharlonSerrano]

dude! same thing! glad i clicked it!

[@lobsom]

I'm not alone in the world!

[@shutnawi6635]

yes

[@ayoubsbai6339]

same here haha

[@slowpulp]

Tickets for our tour are on sale at www.slowpulp.com/ (: 11/4 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater * 11/5 - Milwaukee, WI @ Colectivo * 11/6 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry * 11/9 - Denver, CO @ Globe Hall # 11/10 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court # 11/12 - Seattle, WA @ Barboza # 11/13 - Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore # 11/14 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios # 11/16 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill # 11/18 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo # 11/19 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar # 11/20 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar # 11/22 - Austin, TX @ The Parish # 11/23 - Dallas, TX @ Ruins # 11/30 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Hi-Fi ^ 12/01 - Columbus, OH @ Big Room Bar ^ 12/03 - Nashville, TN @ The High Watt ^ 12/04 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl ^ 12/05 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle ^ 12/07 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd ^ 12/08 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's ^ 12/10 - Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere - Zone One ^ 12/11 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall ^ 12/12 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Sideroom ^ 12/14 - Toronto, ON @ The Garrison ^ 12/15 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall's ^ 12/16 - Detroit, MI @ El Club ^ 12/17 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall * * w/ Girl K, # w/ Mamalarky, ^ w/ Strange Ranger

[@housefire221]

See you guys in Milwaukee!!!

[@beniold]

12/18 - Belém, PA 😔

[@mathiasA25]

Please, come in France !!!

[@berthetrepat5626]

Come to Argentina 🇦🇷😭

[@ArquivoGamerOfc]

@@beniold Going to Manaus-AM too

[@kayey113]

This is the best sounding live video I've heard in forever omfg

[@DanielOliveiraMenelkir]

THIS is the kind of music I'm waiting for my entire life, I don't want my 90s back (maybe?), I just need things like this!

[@nucciopld]

I'm listening to this performance in loop 8 hours a day because it helps me concentrate on studying. Tomorrow I've got the exam, and if I pass it I'm buying your Album ❤️ edit: Got it!

[@Intraveineuse92]

Congrats ❤

[@martinholliday4907]

This sounds ridiculously good

[@44standaman]

“Falling Apart” will forever break my heart ❤️

[@CaptMang]

the musicianship in this band is off the charts.

[@AnnieBrackett88]

I heard this band in a coffee shop last weekend, and have been playing this album on repeat since. Such a great find!

[@austintrousdale2397]

Their performance of "Idaho" here beats the one on their LP, IMHO. It's one of a handful of songs that I loved even before the first lyric was sung.

[@gfour21]

So 90's. I feel like I'm back on high school.

[@ascetic3312]

You shouldn't be *on* the high school. The principal will get mad. Get inside, instead.

[@bigfatamishbob6935]

Get off the roof ya dang hippy jackwagon! Sincerely, The prinicpal

[@gfour21]

lol! I mean in high school. haha

[@edvin6347]

im high on school

[@esekion1]

i feell like i'm high at school ! (in the 90's)

[@cw573]

Pretty sure at least half the views of this by now are from me. This is outstanding. Can’t wait to be able to stand in a crowded room and see Slow Pulp play these songs live.

[@austintrousdale2397]

Truth

[@Aceofspades737]

I'd be so happy to see them live in a crowded living room

[@lunatuna5203]

Pretty sure they're mine 🙄🙄

[@VeeeeBeee]

I’m so glad that Slow Pulp is getting more recognition :)

[@uncleweezy3007]

I was lucky enough to see Slow Pulp open up for Post Animal in Chicago a couple years ago. Now they are one of my favorite bands. What a fantastic performance!

[@tomato_6681]

I’ve found them like 2 months on Spotify, and they instantly became one of my fav bands.

[@loganbishop4445]

This mix is on point, dang. Sounding great.

[@indonesiawomens2721]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32Zmn96rKyqr8U

[@JackFHerrera]

Dude's lead guitar sounds so great. Also I have a huge crush on this singer haa. Great band all around. Current fav!

[@barrykennedy8507]

Perfect rainy day music. Warm tones, a little melancholy. It's awesome.

[@satoshiyamada7041]

They express their own originality wonderfully. Also their music makes me feel happy.

[@salve_discordia]

I've seen a lot of KEXPS, this was the first one and THIS is the BEST ONE. Shoegaze was never this good.

[@immanhernandez4000]

0:00 Idaho 4:06 Falling Apart 6:54 Track 10:57 Trade It 14:41 Montana

[@thomasruwart1722]

Definitely 90s retro dream pop! Love it!

[@lexaleon3709]

0:00 Idaho 4:06 Falling Apart 6:54 Track 10:57 Trade It 14:41 Montana LYRICS Idaho [Verse 1] I hate that sound They've all been used by now My doubt's too loud But it's beauty I turned down [Pre-Chorus] I kept on holding out for the downside Before I knew why I don't think I can win my pride on time [Chorus] I'm losing all the while I'm losing all the while [Verse 2] I'll keep you out My body knows me now I'll try to be without Sleep on your shoulder for now [Pre-Chorus] I'll keep on holding out for the downside Before I knew why I don't think I can win your side on time [Chorus] I'm losing all the while I'm losing all the while Falling Apart Looking at the TV Thinking that you're dreaming I don’t think you know How to handle You have got to step up Show that you can be enough Make it okay It's hard to swallow [Chorus] Why don’t you go back To falling apart You were so good at that You're one in a million now You don’t want to take the time You just need to seem alright [Verse 2] Feeling like a deadbeat Everything is incomplete I don’t think you know What it takes for Looking at the feeling I know that you’re missing Take it away I've got to let go [Chorus] Why don’t you go back To falling apart You were so good at that You're one in a million now You don’t wanna take the time You just got to be alright Why don’t you go back To falling apart You were so good at that You're one in a million now You don’t wanna take the time You just got to be alright Track You wait for a spot on the track again You're painted like an old pearl strand Feeling old ways Call it gone days And I love the crossing lines on your face Hope you feel the same You’re a nice day A forgotten place Away Do you recall my name It’s okay I’ll stay Love you the same I'll try to salt the fruit like you did But it doesn't fit In a lost state Not a mistake Today I will recall your name I see you in my face Love you always A lot has changed Always So much has stayed Today I will recall your name I see you in my face I will recall your name I see you in my face Love you always Love you always Love you always Trade It I know now I’m not all that you wanted You’ll fool yourself I’ll take back all that you gutted I’m almost out Unlearning but it’s not worth it And I’ll fall back down Try to feel something much different For it’s honest I’m all I’ve had I’m coming to take it back Trade it back for it Trade it back for Did you taste it again The metal I think it’s subsiding My mouth’s at its end Trying to say it’s love that I’m hiding For it’s honest I’m all I had I’m coming to take it back Trade it back for it Trade it back for (For) It’s all that I’m asking (For) It’s all that I’m asking (For) It’s all that I’m asking For it’s honest I’m all I had I’m coming to take it back (It’s all that I’m asking) Trade it back for it (It’s all that I’m asking) Trade it back for Montana I’m a bad mess I’m a loner with no plans Go back home Try again Again I don’t wanna be a backwards man Come on get out of my head Head Head I’m a contest I’m a loser with no chance Hold my hand Again Again I don’t wanna be a backwards man Come on get out of my head Head Head Head Head Head Head Head

[@fadthetic]

Thank you 💛 Very much

[@SuperEvilC]

Thanks. Seeing the lyrics was very helpful 😊

[@thomastang9710]

Thanks!

[@hukama6911]

MVP

[@getthefffffoffme]

I thought it was one long track

[@bonanzoid4550]

This is purely amazing. I cannot stop listening to this session. This band is superb. Wish they visit Poland one day.

[@KKY373]

Tasteful and slick AF fill from this god damn rock-solid drummer at 14:07. You've been holding it down for 14 minutes, you get your time to shine my dude.

[@brettfitzgerald2452]

This band is gonna be huge!!

[@hanktremain]

The Slowshing Pulpkins

[@gamingwithdee2755]

Yes

[@gamingwithdee2755]

Yes

[@BigPoppa931]

Disagree--more like a mix of Belle and Sebastian and Galaxie 500

[@Lifesage1]

Ha!

[@AnnieBrackett88]

♥️♥️♥️

[@regnolonnrot6388]

Blown away by the production on this. I just got lost in it. Beautiful performance all around. These songs made me feel young again, feeling a sort of melancholy for being a little too self aware of one's innocence, a sort of weird longing to feel old and long to feel young again feeling. When you are fifteen and imagining the endless possibilities of life before you, but feel a bit tired by that, too.

[@playingitstraight]

That's very beautifully put.

[@dillon184]

wow.. yeah exactly

[@briandonnelly2803]

Loved this record. Great live performance.

[@henrygreg]

i've been here for 1 and half month now. their music is really great.

[@2thm8ker]

Sounds so youthfull! The years go by so fast. Thank you for the journey back in time! ♥️

[@Urmum41]

I'm so glad this was in my recommendations, what a great band.

[@sillybilly7788]

One of the best performances I've ever seen!

[@anch0vyproductions]

saw them live a couple months ago, they're absolutely phenomenal! fun & friendly group

[@abelinoramone]

I love so much the sound of this band, and this live session love it much better than their recorded versions of the songs, love it so much, I've listen to it all week long!

[@DavidShurr]

Just absolutely love everything about this... Immaculate groove, great harmonies, classic percussion, awesome guitar playing, wrenching melodies. Gives me the feels, man. Discovered Slow Pulp from this session and have gone on to adore everything they've done prior to Moveys. What a great record!

[@akiray1999]

Such a fantastic warm sounding band, glad my 2021 is starting with good music. Engineers and cameramen did great work, excited for future presentations from this group.

[@SeventhSamurai72]

Beautiful music!

[@sirenonearth]

So grateful to discover slow pulp, they make my life better

[@stefanowsg]

This was one of the most wonderful performances that i've ever heard. So glad i found these people.

[@dokanyon]

I miss the 90s. Remember it was the last era before cellphones. After then, everything changed so much

[@silent-trouble]

just stumbled over this. really beautiful lush sound and smooth voice. cool

[@gray7354]

can listen to this performance every day of my life, multiple times a day.

[@ivanageimonat]

This is so great, is amazing! Thanks Slow Pulp.

[@marcleblanc9630]

Finding bands like this is why I love checking KEXP vids. Cheers.

[@JDvirt]

I love these songs and this band, they know how to write great songs.

[@paperclipantenna]

What a great band and she is a rock and roll angel.

[@Armnd1599]

Falling apart is so beautiful, it really touches me. Life could be a mess sometimes...

[@Liamthegoat-223]

Chills down my legs, you guys have that beautiful connection as a band that strikes as perfection in my soul @slowpulp ✨️ 🧡💫

[@drewyager4020]

Love it. There is some power there. Ready for the all hell to break loose jam session

[@GumterFaustino]

god bless KEXP

[@Music-tg5is]

I searched for the 90s band 'Pulp' ... found this ... wasn't disappointed.

[@ellelphotography9764]

Literally listened to this set 3 times in a row. Takes me back to the good ole Empire Records Days.

[@Ethyl.breaks]

Vhs only

[@lukashchabursky1627]

This is soo good! Definitely digging this music

[@e34eric]

One of the best new discoveries of 2021! They sound great!

[@Euphoros101]

IKR

[@jose170989]

I know for sure Slow pulp traveled in time from the 90's to our days.

[@kittykjb]

absolutely adore this band!!!!

[@lotsofhands4929]

i love slow pulp so much

[@timtrainsong9398]

"today is the greatest day i ever had"

[@elliot6704]

This is... remarkable in so very many ways. Wow.

[@ryanrye4513]

this is my very first time to listen this band Slow Pulp thanks KEXP this is my new fave song and band.. omg idaho sounds ost drama 2005

[@megustaxagusta]

Tão nostálgico quanto a saudade de um lugar inexplicável, mas que existe. Maravilhoso.

[@stjepan_8902]

So refreshing! Warm and calm grunge-y vibe!

[@RIFGuitar]

This is beautiful. Brings back to my childhood. Well done guys!

[@salix741]

The bass and drums sound amazing! Fantastic mix guys!

[@winterband1]

Great songs, love this set

[@jacktorborg9862]

Damn I can't stop listening to this. So excited they're coming to Minneapolis soon! These guys are so great

[@SamLuvsPizza]

I’ve be n coming back to this every day. Soooooo gooood

[@notgoon]

this absolutely rips. trade it is easily one of my all time fave songs

[@liamhaines4573]

Which song?

[@notgoon]

@@liamhaines4573 Trade It

[@trbjp3]

Excellent video. I love this band!! Digging more

[@devinup3981]

Thanks KZbin for the recommendation. Thank you me for deciding to click it. Thank you to Slow Pulp for putting out some awesome music.

[@rociogutierrez5850]

Genial, me hacen recordar un poco a los noventas. Gracias por tan buen trabajo.

[@sebastianaguilar6526]

Very nice performance!!! 😃😍 thanks

[@we_are_the_de_wits]

Normally good music needs to be shared, but I am keeping this one to myself!!

[@epicdistraction9472]

Thank you Slow Pulp. For healing hearts. Like mine. Thank God for you

[@markclearwater6592]

Very cool band, every member. Mix is FANTASTIC!

[@gretschguy58]

You guys have sure come along way in a short time. I think this is the best you've ever sounded.

[@vaquilina]

Good lord, the drum sound is glorious!

[@TheBandSenesce]

I’m glad this video exists. I need it more than I thought…

[@Tomas.P]

Super cute performance!!! Love it!

[@peterlakatos4029]

Listening to both album and this session, I love this one better. This is more confident, more groovy... Great job guys, playing it in the loop for the whole day :)

[@soulbend]

It's great to see them all in their element. I hope they put out a million more records.

[@tynanmedia7785]

Whoever mixed this did a phenomenal job.

[@justbreathecalmdown9040]

I always come back, is incredible

[@dawidwieczorek7425]

love it. great sounding drums

[@jaina62]

J’adore ! 😊 It’s always a pleasure to fall in love with a band or artist by the first listenning. Keep sharing your music, it’s hypnotizing, you really have something ! ^^

[@danytorres6824]

Excelente gracias por su música! Montana temon la vocalista, exquisita.

[@trexinvert]

Mesmerizing. There's a Breeders vibe. Emily sing with a kind of power whisper and a quiet wail. The rest of the guys create a low wall of rumbling rhythm and melody. On a few songs when she strums they create a unique crushing but restrained 3 guitar attack. This is my 2021 band.

[@fingerbob74]

Today by The Pumpkins too, Slugs by them also reminds me of Today!

[@trexinvert]

Yes, I hear that, but I think Pumpkins is in a whole difference category. Mainly, because with Pumpkin and with most 90's grunge there is an underlying energy of sarcasm and rage. That was feeding my soul back then, but if another bad tried to do the same today...it would feel phony to me. Slow Pulp may sound retro, but their vibe and energy is totally different. I can sense that with this band and their energy is totally brand new. I hope I made sense. Not ez to articulate, art, energy and what rocks!!

[@snitzelll3710]

i still can't get over this one

[@sergeysadkamney7695]

Офигенно! Переслушиваю Idaho с лета. Очень гармоничное исполнение и манера пения. Молодцы ребята.

[@eugenechadwell8557]

wow. love it. these guys just blow me away man