Superorganism: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

April 25, 2018 | Bob Boilen -- I went from really loving the music of Superorganism to being a transformed super-fan the moment they sent me an email ahead of their Tiny Desk performance asking, "is it okay if we [bring] inflatable whales when we play?" Now I feel like the kind of fan I was when I wore a yellow radiation suit to a Devo concert in 1978.
The multinational band of theatrically fun and talented musicians in Superorganism mix melody and mischievous with almost Seussian folly. In addition to the 20-plus inflatable whales they provided, the band requested via email that we provide "7 x Crunchy apples, 7 x cans of Coca Cola (or similar, as long as they are 330mls/12oz cans it doesn't matter)." They added, "PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A RIDER BUT PART OF THE PERFORMANCE."
When the seven members of the band arrived and huddled behind my desk, they blew into straws, making percussive noises, used toy cars and radios for sound effects and added lots of handclaps. And in the midst of it all was Orono Noguchi, a small-framed, self-described "average 17-year old Japanese girl living in Maine." (That's from an email she wrote me last year). The band set up a couple of belt pack guitar amps for their Moog and electric guitar, along with a big Anvil road case to beat on for percussion - and then they sang about prawns.
"Oh, have you ever seen the prawn cause a world war?
Have you ever kissed a prawn; got a cold sore?
Have you ever seen a prawn kick off?
Have you ever seen a prawn in a pair of handcuffs, oh
You people make the same mistakes
Over and over, it's really kinda dumb, oh
Slow learning is kinda your thing
You do you, I'll do me
Chillin' at the bottom of the sea and I say...
[Chorus]
I'm happy just being a prawn.
If all this hasn't made you curious enough to watch this Tiny Desk, we'll never be friends and it's probably best if you skip this. But I'm going hit the play button again and, after that, listen again to their debut, self-titled album!
SET LIST
"The Prawn Song"
"Night Time"
"Something for Your M.I.N.D."
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Bronson Arcuri, Beck Harlan, Dani Lyman; Production Assistant: Joshua Bote; Photo: Jenna Sterner/NPR.

[@tessmckenzie8477]

This band feels like if an introverted girl drew herself friends so they could make a band

[@patricktulher]

Perfect definition

[@rickyricardo9710]

yesss I was thinking it felt like the entire band was just figments of the main girl's imagination

[@ploopybear]

curious that a hologram imagines meta-holograms

[@anonymouse3795]

You made me squirt coffee out f my nose with that comment!

[@nicholas_scott]

That’s funny and explains why the band has 3 members “clapping” but no bassist

[@jeremysmith9694]

I love how she looks exactly how she sounds.

[@b-roys6607]

Bored ha ha

[@b-roys6607]

Bored ha ha

[@c.arlynx]

You didnt say who youre talking about but we all know

[@RADSQUID123]

Dolly Parton?

[@billybranting8656]

@@b-roys6607 yeah that's right

[@AnUnbotheredQueen]

The lead singer is like unpopular yet actually the coolest kid in school.

[@moneky6962]

으앵앵 I totally get those vibes lol

[@sharonunachukwu7320]

Exactly what’s on my mind

[@butchgreene]

I got a "snarky" vibe from her, not so much cool. Heh

[@JB-ln3uy]

Maybe the world

[@MrAndresk882]

Saludos desde Bolivia los amamos

[@--Brushy--]

I can't tell whether they're musicians or drama students

[@coreyfrazer5609]

yes

[@dice.brain.]

Show me one group of drama students that are this cohesive

[@kawabungadad8945]

Just hipsters.

[@benjaws]

better ask the question: are they doing music or are they musicians?

[@klemensimanuel4435]

Musima I think

[@mikhailgibbings]

the lead singer is like a girl sitting alone in a party and the rest of the band is like her mind

[@noahm.7541]

mikhailgibbings i need this as like a music video or movie or concept

[@mikhailgibbings]

Noah M. On it. Hey Superorganism. Want to do this video? I’ll fly up from Trinidad and direct the whole thing. Noah M recommended me specially. We have to do it for him. Love to hear back from you when you get the chance.

[@liljohn118th]

This is actually a really clever way to put it. I like it. That is all. :)

[@paulorafael0309]

This conversation LMAO

[@Beethovenfan12]

Mikehailgibbings, sort of like Disney's movie INSIDE OUT! :)

[@johndou423]

the main vocalist’s apathetic voice works really well with the energetic backing vocals

[@rhubarbtart]

I wish I could agree :(

[@woahitschen5444]

Reminds me Of Noname but without the joy in her voice

[@vermaledeit1799]

i thought the same of her voice... fits into the whole arrangments fantastically😎

[@doncortesas]

The band got formed when 6 nurses of the psychological department tried to cure the chronic apathy of their 12 years old patient by doing noises with random stuff. They didn't succeed as doctors, but now they earn money by making concerts.

[@testtube1195]

I totally agree with that. Like it very much.

[@alexanderschumacher7900]

"Hi Mom... yeah, can you pick me up? ... yeah, YEAH, I got accepted! ... What? No, they already had a guitarist, but they let me play the Bucket."

[@butchgreene]

Isn't that just a cheapo Walmart hope chest that kids throw in the dumpster at the end of freshman year

[@cxr111]

This band is made out of every single Portlandia character.

[@narcspector]

What about Jason Sudekis from the Colin the Chicken sketch? 😂🤣

[@colleensarmento9660]

😅

[@Yayaueyebigi]

this comment omg😂

[@bkdbkd]

In 2004 seven teenagers were wrongly sentenced to detention in the music room....

[@calumcooper6841]

MTWB 6 teenagers and a toddler

[@peterhenderson5413]

Lemonade Mouth

[@hillscasino]

Lemonade mouth lmao

[@orangylemon9428]

@@calumcooper6841 6 teenagers and a depressed toddler

[@jennamakesbugs]

I'd watch that movie.

[@Claytown]

Superorganism is the type of randomly assigned students that overdo their group project assignment

[@brandonhern]

and I'd be the one dude saying, "Guys...it was supposed to be a report and powerpoint presentation about prawns! Why are you blowing bubbles and bitting apples? *sigh* We're going to fail biology."

[@jamesrawlins735]

In a way, that's kind of fitting description - most of the members of the group met on on-line forums or were introduced by friends of friends - they came from US, UK and Australia, but four of them met when they were living in London - they formed a group - and when this group was performing in Japan they met another member who was Japanese but was a high school student in Maine. The South Korean member actually lives in Australia - and they create songs by sending files to each other, and commenting/adding/changing - till they come up with the finished song.

[@34weaselsinatrenchcoat11]

It's a group of chaotic goods that someone let loose in a drama club meeting

[@theressomethingaboutmary6331]

These Superorganisms can save the world from the Coronavirus...

[@softevilkitten]

This is like a new genre... ASMR Rock

[@spensert4933]

That might stick. I thought about that in terms of the grammy winner who has the green and black hair. She's brilliant but...

[@user-yp6si9wc1w]

@@spensert4933 billie eilish? i get what you're saying and there were many other nominees that should've won the grammy, but billie did a sweep with a whopping 5 grammys. she deserves it because of how well her songs are doing, but she is doing a lot of whispering.

[@winterwonderland7445]

It’s called soft rock

[@mickeydemas]

such an appropriate name for their band. The music is quite literally a living thing. It bubbles, claps with many hands. it hangs balloons. I love this.

[@ploopybear]

and their song "suprorgnsm" explains this too :P

[@deftones8717]

Haha very true… I love your dreads by the way!!

[@skaterdude14b]

their name sealed them to me. Such an intelligently self aware concept & how I would like to live.

[@caramelcoffees]

i love how the lead singer has the whole disaffected, aloof, detached vibe going but she goes for a hug after every song haha

[@samaraisnt]

People don't have to look exactly how they feel.

[@juliaberezina]

@@samaraisnt ​ S thats an amazing "note to self" here

[@areshernandez6201]

@@AshleyPomeroy Found the reddit user

[@jinchey]

@@samaraisnt ok

[@kiyahmicucci2458]

Description of a courageous introvert

[@VinInTheGarden]

They sound like how Michael Cera looks

[@astarious]

i laughed hard this lol. so true.

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

Yes, I laughed too. Borderline insulting to the band considering that man's personality. I see/hear is name and puke in my mouth a little, *before* I can think of his acting.

[@astarious]

@@OfficialMyxomatosis aww. he's not that bad lol. he just looks as though he stumbled on to a set and was too polite to say he wasn't an actor, so he just kept doing the bit until it was too late to turn back.

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

@@astarious HA! =)

[@oliviarose4869]

AHAHA dis funny

[@alexsilva28]

They actually bite an apple for the sound effect 🤣 10/10

[@melilao]

XD XD

[@butchgreene]

Oh she ate that...swallowed

[@Karl_Squell]

@@butchgreene please refrain

[@butchgreene]

@@Karl_Squell thanks so much for your input. Was referring to the fact that she actually didn't waste the freaking apple. She genuinely ate it. Gutter much?

[@Karl_Squell]

@@butchgreene Ohh.. Yeah of course I got that. What I meant to say was that the swallowing sound would be a great addition to the refrain.

[@lzepln]

Everyone is talking about their quirkiness... how about the fact that their music is really freakin’ cool!

[@amysticmind2645]

I've never heard their music until I watched this, and thought it was really good. They definitely have a unique sound

[@CCSFBroadcast]

agreed. The audience here is a bit more occupied with themselves and their observations than the actual musicians. Lurky, lurky. .

[@Garzaricardo]

Do you guys have any other bands that you recommend? 🎃

[@RatatRatR]

@@Garzaricardo The Melvins

[@lfurr87]

I heard one of their songs on that show Legion… but yeah they are really good!

[@flippydandan]

The best this about this band is that they all live in different places. So the songs are written by sending recordings back and forth, each member adding their own effects and sounds. Super cool to see the end result of like, absolute collaboration

[@StoneAgeBeatMaker651]

So off topic but the spam logo...are you from Austin MN? I have fam there, Or do you just really love spam?

[@elijah3757]

Yes Spam, Yes ;)

[@blipboop5594]

Wikipedia says 7 out of 8 of them all live in the same house in east london...

[@cameronboring7589]

Spooky D they come from different places but 7/8 live in the same house

[@cardboard-boxgames9308]

While most of them do live in the same house, they do still work like Spooky D said, they just are all in different rooms in one building instead of being in different countries.

[@aaronapitius4775]

God dammit, Becky forgot the straw and now we cant play like 4 of our songs

[@blessing6450]

BAHAHAHA

[@butchgreene]

Imagine that one kid in the "band" who loves to chew straws but oh no..mm

[@aresef]

Serious, the moment the straw came out I wondered why I wasn’t already into this band.

[@5674inCincy]

effing Becky. I told Karen we she just buy a pack and stash it in the case.🙄

[@purifieddrinkingwater3325]

Teacher: do a project on marine biology Theatre kids:

[@lindatrent5738]

Uu788

[@reduke]

@@lindatrent5738 thank you, linda

[@anotherbobaenthusiast7343]

yes exactly

[@FREAKSmoviereviews]

'Oh you're a musician? Cool, what do you play? Piano, violin?' - 'A bucket of water'

[@arthurorir8554]

'I play oranges and a cup water cup'

[@bigolbur1251]

this is something I thought I'd never say but I really liked the water solo

[@wadeoden8464]

I have a water bubble solo in one of my songs. i recorded dry ice making a bowl of water bubble :)

[@kristofferhjelmaassivertse4736]

legend has it the guitarist doesn't have eyes.

[@DCreader1]

He's a muppet?

[@mygoodfriendcosmo]

facts

[@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202]

@@mygoodfriendcosmo silly facts 😂

[@DiamondFist320]

I was gonna like the comment but I can’t ruin that magic number

[@nyx8743]

2:12 oh boy

[@charliechapman2842]

I watched bunches and bunches of tiny desk concerts and am so impressed with the (audio) mix. So good .. and so taken for granted. Shout out to Josh Rogosin.

[@dougdevine27]

Agreed. It was so good I started to wonder if it was pre-recorded. But this would be one of the toughest bands to pull off lip-syncing, with all the quirky yet effective unconventional instruments.

[@felipepintana]

The audio mix is fkin awesome

They might overdub something that didn't come through on the mix; but it really seems like its all live (I have watched many of their videos). Also the level of the performers is breathtaking. I cant stop watching their videos; amazing music, superb audio quality!

[@youtubeuserdan4017]

You should watch Jacob Collier's desk concert.

[@yuriamorim]

Indeed. Kudos for the sound guy, always impeccable

[@jadejones6932]

I feel like every time the lead gave a hug, it was like "I've been outside for too long. Take me back into my dark cave."

[@mattvoigt1197]

This Portlandia sketch actually sounds great!

[@genovachemistry9061]

Go to one of their concerts. The entire judgemental “don’t judge man!” crowd is a portlandia sketch. Although they don’t ascribe to “labels” maaaannn huhuhuh

[@kiwipalace]

lmao ACCURATE

[@venuss1818]

😂

[@matiazdelavilla990]

Haha holy shit, so spot on

[@charlieziman5463]

hahahaha

[@GhostShapedSidewalk]

This is my cat's favorite band.

[@markanthonyhiggins1872]

😂😂😂

[@L1NTL1CKER]

wanted to like but can't fuck up the 420 likes

[@lifeimitatingdeath3608]

This made me laugh.

[@chellelaw667]

Kitty has good taste

[@lifeimitatingdeath3608]

Happy 420 Day

[@dylanrh]

0:00 The Prawn Song 3:06 Night Time 7:06 Something For Your MIND

[@declansmith7079]

your a hero

[@kitchenmoose6083]

when the guy started playing the race car toy i felt that

[@lincolnhiphop1852]

even crazier, I thought he was a woman until the Japanese dialogue

[@idk.anymore8765]

@@lincolnhiphop1852 its been a year but... its korean

[@alphabetApperatus]

"Oh ur in a band? What do u play?" The water bucket & bubbles in a cup

[@imjelo]

Don't forget, bitting an apple.

[@dementomstie]

I'm back up vocals and apple crunch. In one song I play the toy car.

[@spacemomsdaughter3549]

🤣🤣

[@adamtomkins4147]

And the dude in the blue jacket on the right is just

[@Jade-rw2mo]

oh also, shoes

[@barcociego]

major props to the audio engineer

[@adindaarianti9434]

imagine capturing the sound of splashing water in a bucket

[@nathanhollow0]

@@adindaarianti9434 "You wanna do what?" - audio guy probably

[@bosdirtdog]

Came for the music. Stayed for the hilarious comment section

[@jessiewoletz4401]

Yesssssss

[@tomclemens5345]

i love the fact that the girl in the pink top was wearing safety goggles to play the water bucket!

[@saam6768]

A moment of silence for the sound guy who had to figure out the best way to capture the live sound of a hand dunking a tub a water.

[@sweetgoose]

Saam yes!!!

[@mrharvest]

I would have used a hydrophone or an SM57 in an unlubricated condom. ;)

[@alex0589]

Hadnt seen your comment but i said similar things, npr people are great for making this sound as great as this does. Solid performance also.

[@fionariches3694]

How about “sound engineer” instead of “sound guy”?

[@saam6768]

Fiona Riches thank you, bad habit on my part.

[@dotsgrey]

"Creativity is intelligence having fun"

[@JohnWhite-sj8no]

Every time I hear a podcast or live performance that sounds like it was recorded in a shoebox sitting on the side of the 405 at 5:30 on a Wednesday I remember this video exists and the audio engineer had to mix for a bucket and shoes on a desk and the sound is flawless....

[@elmemo5443]

When you and your imaginary friends watch Scott Pilgrim vs The World I love them

[@matthewq5801]

Lead singers like "I'll sing but not cause you told me too"

[@petepete8862]

Best water bucket player in the business

[@JonB83]

Certainly so good she needs safety googles.

[@simonwilliamdavidson5660]

Check out Susie Ibarra yo!

[@barbequesque]

i've seen some really good ones. but these guys are legit.

[@sammywiener]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how well thought out and kind Bob Boilen's descriptions are for each video? I love reading them every single time

[@RRuss-tv1hv]

Double thumbs up!!!

[@5k33k]

Since it isn't already listed in the video, here are the names of the performers: Orono Noguchi - Lead Vocals B - Backing Vocals/Percussion Soul - Backing Vocals/Percussion Ruby - Backing Vocals/Percussion Emily - Keys Harry - Guitar Dr. Tucan Taylor Michaels - Percussion Case

[@neveerland]

even their names sound like book characters from completely different genres

[@HaruoASecas]

Who's the one on the water bucket?

[@aresef]

@@HaruoASecas Ruby played the bucket and wind chimes. Soul played the toy car, straw, bell and soda can.

[@agungm1855]

Bet these guys know how to play mayonnaise.

[@joshhh_g]

finally, mayonnaise IS an instrument. hopefully horseradish, too.

[@Graufuchs911]

Most unerrated comment right here

[@sungag5091]

666 likes

[@adamb3370]

That's my favorite Smashing Pumpkins Song

[@bretteveretthowell3276]

Mayonaise! How adorably pedestrian!!! Learn the mustard and I'll get back to you. The yellow stuff' is definitely the thinking man's condiment-instrument. It's range and complexity put the mayonaise to shame. Yellow mustard, Honey Mustard, dijon, spicy brown, hot. The possibilities are endless!!! MAYONAISE! As an instrument! What next, kechup!!

[@turboquail_6596]

That's some tight water playing

[@rcrnitto]

not my tempo

[@themightywhoosh5497]

The girl in the yellow is amelie change my mind

[@nico-ke1nn]

lol I was about to say that

[@beepuke8679]

She even has the red lipstick!

[@jessiewoletz4401]

Lolll yes

[@waxh9679]

They look like they're having a lot of fun, and their music is a lot of fun!

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

If the film “Juno” was a band.

[@discardmyfriends]

Or Scott Pilgrim

[@CountDogula7]

discardmyfriends well, Scott Pilgrim already heavily features a band

[@Somersbysnoreband]

omg my thoughts exactly

[@Peteroc860]

Yeah Scott pilgrim has a kick ass band lol

[@tommydaley8961]

The mouldy peaches

[@WeMakeVideosCA]

That dude is literally playing a desk...

[@literal_metaphor]

Would have appreciated if the desk was a little tinier...

[@gamermoment3343]

I watched this video twice and i finally noticed it

[@aresef]

I mean it’s a Tiny Desk concert, isn’t that what you’re supposed to do? /s

[@mkehat1]

it looks like all the group members are contently trying to make Orono Noguchi smile

[@lucasesteban48]

This music makes me feel like when I was a little kid, playing and just vibin. Really fun

[@peanut5839]

I’d love to be the lead clapper

[@Mark.mp3]

This tiny little concert is their ideal performance space, NPR you just made their music 100% more enjoyable

[@citizenbobx]

Guy on the bubbles had great control. If this actually their live sound, much respect.

[@Celebriedad]

They are like Yo Gabba Gabba but for young adults having a rough time adapting to adult life.

[@willfranklin97]

this band is the personification of light-up sketchers

[@roycearmstrong6970]

Will Franklin Thank you for this comment 😂🙏🏼

[@lifeimitatingdeath3608]

Lmfao

[@blacknailsthepirate]

Where is the lie though?

[@TheFameMonstar]

What instrument do you play? The water bucket

[@kylepowpow]

Jule Lo amazing

[@alliedarky]

Jule Lo “I blow bubbles in a cup”

[@triplepeanut]

I eat apples for my band lmao xd

[@emuccino]

I was looking for this comment

[@vanesamaya1457]

jajajajajaj

[@kadijaht.1307]

this is the best tiny concert I’ve ever seen

[@Holeydoughnuts]

I come back to this video every year or so. It’s just so pure.

[@puertoriconnect4611]

I love how everyone else is really jammin out, singing, and dancing while Orono is deadpan. It really ties it all together. The contrast between her vocals and the rest of the music is so perfect. I normally wouldn’t like something like this. It’s very heavy in electronic sounds and kinda dancey like I could hear it in a club but I love it. The colorful bouncy music anchored by Orono’s almost apathetic vocals is brilliant. Let’s see how many more times can I say the same thing?

[@RatatRatR]

There's no doubt she's what makes it work.

[@RatatRatR]

(But to be honest I find all the other people deeply, deeply punchable.)

[@friesiamans1966]

+ puerto cobain - they remind me of the lying lizards who i adored in those days... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e16zY6SCaNaesM0

[@backstagegage]

This principle of musical tension between the lead singer's style and the band's is also what makes Steely Dan so interesting... Donald Fagen's weird thin warble contrasts perfectly with the sterile, smooth jazz-rock. Orono's distance is perfectly at odds with the hyper-energetic backing...and it adds up to incredibly listenable music

[@friesiamans1966]

+ the hoss - you´re funny... :-) i wonder why i´m reading your comment, it states facts where there are none, hmmm - well, it is what it is... + the hoss - you´re funny... :-) i wonder why i´m reading your comment, it states facts where there are none, hmmm - well, it is what it is... edit: i think you´re on a wrong site somehow, if you´re looking for some kind of beethove or coltrane you should go somewhere else, this is from teenagers and twens and for teenagers and twens... ooooooooh now i saw, and now got you: someone put "your" "holy" steely dan into the shit, muhahahahaha - how cool is that - it deserves you right, absoluteley!!! naked spite here... :-)

[@pier9856]

This is exactly how I picture Portland.

[@KevKavanagh]

Because you've never been there...and probably struggle to get out of bed...

[@pier9856]

Based on your reaction you seem to have viewed my initial comment as a negative one. Do you not like Superorganism's music?

[@jaywalker.]

Or maybe they don't like Portland―? The suspense is killing me.

[@eatwritecry8448]

You're exactly right.

[@Mooseplatoon]

@Ken Kavanagh That was the perfect response to round out the Portland experience. Come for the quirky, internet-soaked Indie Pop, stay for the insecure hipster posturing.

[@samathereed]

This is -by far- my most favorite tiny desk concert. Watching this on any day instantly makes my day good. I was familiar with the group by listening to them on a random running playlist but I had not seen them preform nor did i even know how they produced their music. Such a cool production. Im grateful these creative musicians came together, made music, and recorded this concert.

[@leebob61]

Not a single musical discovery in the last decade has brought be so much joy as discovering Superorganism! I first saw them on this Tiny Desk convert and instantly felt I had found my people!

[@NickAdelman]

this music just reminds you to not take yourself to seriously that being said... it's actually surprisingly well orchestrated

[@mullrattl]

It's like a bunch of people sitting and singing around a campfire, having fun, a few of them brought their instruments with them and the rest is using whatever they found to make cool noises and sounds. I LOVE IT!

[@ChristianUrea]

This is so beautifully unique that I can’t help but love it

[@synonymous_]

I live for this low-energy singer

[@bananasdoingthetwist]

I feel like The Breakfast Club would have been a very different movie if they were locked up in the music room instead of the library.

[@gtrmauricio_]

lifeofcarrot lemonade mouth

[@LuisaDBritto]

that's called limonade mouth

[@albizu]

I bet that the case player has a case for his case.

[@alildaisy2180]

This method of creating music is really creative! And also motivational to know with some ingenuity, imagination, and talent, you can create something really cool!

[@nobnobnobnob]

Amazing they can produce this sound live.

[@amdnable]

props to the sound engineer too. incredible work

[@ethannickerson1901]

Um...I'm having a moment here. I've played a lot of shows (who cares), but I can tell you what they're seeming to do so casually here is extraordinary. Great songwriting meets really careful instrumentation and planning. Wowie.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Ethan Nickerson Yeah, I don’t think people understand how great these guys sound. The harmonies are so on point, it sounds like a studio recording.

[@destroythehuman3380]

Like an Indie slipknot

[@tommytwo-times9053]

they all must have such an intricate understanding of each song, as someone who was in orchestra and knows how difficult it is for everyone to be on the same page

[@jessiewoletz4401]

I got chills reading this... Exactly. They are so in sync, genius. This is amazing.

[@marikaallely9681]

I know, it’s like they’re all foley artists and voice actors, on top of being rad musicians. Such a talented crew!

[@holliejenniferparry810]

For those commenting on her face, you can see that she IS super happy to be there. It’s probably because the sound of her voice requires a certain expression - you can hear when someone smiles!

[@natemink572]

Absolutely sensational work by the audio engineer.

[@matthewmurphy6681]

If Adventure Time was a band

[@juanalbertovargasmesen2509]

The more I read this comment, the more I convince myself that Orono would have to be BMO

[@adamwarlock8263]

architecture in helsinki

[@Officiallij]

They really do sound like a Rebecca sugar(she does the music for adventure time)

[@pixelpiratepo]

LAKE kzbin.info/www/bejne/paSbiHyIp9moa9E

[@jeremy1392]

@@pixelpiratepo If Lake did a tiny desk, that'd be great.

[@trentalee]

superorganism is like if the school of rock band went to an alternative school with an existential curriculum

[@stanconnorstan4266]

my new tumblr bio

[@genovachemistry9061]

No, it’s like jack black went to art school with hipsters. And stfu about tumbler you hipster!

[@getdirecti0ns]

Still can’t believe they got Audrey Tautou to reprise her role as Amélie just for this tiny desk concert! 😯

[@jsampson8088]

If all my primary school teachers formed a band.

[@tcoker0416]

I laughed way too hard at this 😂

[@bert7109]

You must've had cool teachers

[@FruckFilms]

This shows just how phenomenal the recording and mixing for NPR Tiny Desk can be.

[@theslaviccookie5137]

Tbh I don't know if not mixed or if it was superorganism, they tend to mix a lot for these shows

[@solidkingcobra]

the lead singer is waaay to cool that it's lame then back to cool again. and she doesn't care what I think and I like it even more.

[@Tony-yd1vx]

I don't really care what you think either.... :)

[@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202]

I don't know what to care anymore

[@moneky6962]

she reminds me of one of my friends lol

[@lauriehughes6564]

😂😁😆❤💚♒🎶🎶🌻❤

[@abrarkhondker428]

This is hands down the best tiny desk

[@beaux7130]

That was something for my mind and so much more. I'm still grooving with the same huge smile that grew from the very first beat first word! Again Thank You over and over again and again.

[@grampsey]

an acid trip at a yard sale - both musically and visually

[@Melllchi]

They really grow on you the more you listen to their music

[@alexh8063]

Love this band, especially love how no one looks like they make the same kind of music.

[@TheVigilantStewards]

This show has still stuck in my head as one of the catchiest NPR tiny desks

[@nuglyph9139]

This is what conservatives think Millenials do with their free time.

[@gastly777]

I wish I could be this creative in my free time.

[@alex0589]

Ahahahaha but its true tho

[@3n50ph]

I mean....if the shoe fits.

[@danielbutcher5836]

If only it was this productive!

[@lanardfletcher1422]

RA_ ankh lol basically. Conservatives hate happiness

[@TheNamesDitto]

Can I join the band? I can play the mayonnaise. For real tho, this is trippy as hell

[@alex0589]

TheNamesDitto somehow i believe you can

[@genovachemistry9061]

Post an ad on Etsy and link them via tumbler. Make sure to include “aesthetic”

[@ani-meshed-up]

i think ranch would sound better with this kinda music

[@keziahluciano5000]

we need a more "Ketchup-y" player...sorry

[@jaydyer6682]

That would be a miracle...whip.

[@kalanyou3275]

Still love this session

[@gbizzy9922]

wow. these folks are incredible. unbelievably creative and beautiful music that flows so well it's hard to believe 8 people could find such unity in their expression despite each of them being so seemingly idiosyncratic, and while everyone singing has an amazing voice, Orono Noguchi's voice is so perfect just hearing her sing calms me down then the funk of it all gets me moving! Thank you Superorganism & NPR for showcasing these beautiful folk!

[@aannngeel]

KUDOS TO THE MIXER OF THIS. SOUNDS LIKE A RECORD, REALLY. @NPR Music

[@BloodyDIMISIS55]

The redhead looks like she sells sweaters made of straw

[@deo8038]

the funny thing is that she actually does

[@johnguerrero8473]

Especially with her yee-ass haircut.

[@wingdagger1506]

You mean the bass player? xd

[@batty22222]

This video has the best comments on the internet

[@MIgardener]

I love their music beyond words, but can't help but to feel like they only eat sustainably harvest fair trade tofu because anything else would be problematic. This fact doesn't bother me... I am just jealous I can't pull off Portland like they can.

[@zacharyrobinson1024]

Luke!!

[@Draykidsbuthol]

what's funny is none of them are from portland

[@mwara2444]

I think they just hang out in the forest eating lichens of logs. But seriously did they all meet in a marine biology class or oceanography class in college is that how it was formed?

[@aresef]

@@mwara2444 Four of them make up The Eversons, an indie pop group out of Wellington, New Zealand. Orono happened upon them in KZbin recs and became friends with them when they toured Japan while she was back home there in the summer of 2015. They found out she could sing and when she got back to Maine, she recorded the vocals to Something For Your M.I.N.D. B, Ruby and Soul are more anonymous. But now, everybody but Soul (who’s in Sydney) lives under the same roof in London.

[@citizenbobx]

Yeah, I looked at them and guessed 'probably not a lot of GOP votes in that crowd,' but I decided to leave personal prejudices out of it and just admire their creativity, anyway. I hope they continue to do well.

[@Al-rz3kx]

This feels so alone and intimate while the whole room has literally no space for another bucket player

[@cosmic__dylan]

Somehow these songs sound so much better live

[@pvpherthen2981]

I find it interesting how all of their performances sound slightly different to each other and it always sounds great.

[@zeebateria]

They sounds like the first 6 months of college. #awesome

[@TheBlueKidBuu]

What does the rest of college sound like?

[@lzmunch]

@@TheBlueKidBuu depression and alcoholism

[@martymcfly5528]

@@lzmunch So Johnny Cash's cover of 'Hurt'?

[@christiang3768]

Ew don’t compare this magical piece to college

[@bratwurst19]

Whoa this is really high caliber musicianship, the vocals lyrics music, crazy high quality. Professional

[@Staylecrate]

I checked this out because I remember hearing a couple songs a couple years ago and was oddly impressed. Seeing the bands interaction blew me away. The symphony of simple sounds with that many people who are obviously having fun definitely left an impression. Thanks for posting this!

[@jugglinglivebabies]

NPR: "okay, we have 28 microphones. how many do you think you'll need?" Superorganism: "yes."

[@beribeni]

Love how they're having so much fun. It's contagious.

[@vwvan74]

ya if you skip ahead to 4:48 you almost see her smile for a second. but she never does

[@545a.m9]

they look like random bojack horseman characters irl. still love the vibes tho

[@xryxix]

This is so gorgeous I enjoy the melodies and tones across all of this. Timing's immaculate too. Had to save to the playlist 🍀