SYLVAN ESSO, "COFFEE" Live at the Wilderness Bureau

Electronic duo Sylvan Esso is a collaboration between vocalist Amelia Meath of folk trio Mountain Man, and producer Nick Sanborn, bassist from Megafaun. The project melds Amelia's confident vocals with the sputtering synths, chopped up samples and hip hop grooves that Nick first explored with his solo project Made of Oak. The duo approach the stage as balanced parts of the equation, performing with such energy that you can be sure they are both having a great time. We invited the band to visit the Wilderness Bureau to record a live session for us, and all had a tough time sitting still during their electric set.

[@MidwestOptimist]

I just love how Sylvan Esso has several complimentary variations to each song. I just find their music so endlessly entertaining.

[@vaivavitk]

So much emotions in comment section❤️🥲 that what brings ppl together. Quality music As much I love her, I’m here for the dj tho. His passion in his fingers controlling every sound coming out of the speakers is beyond

[@kyliodatter]

This makes me cry and I don't know why... it's just... perfection.

[@AlanRanta]

I could get down to this at a festival.

[@jacksonpuckett6115]

Great song. It has this feel to it that makes me think of childhood.... her voice is what makes the song. I also think of Massive Attack when I hear this song

[@Dinesh-Kumar]

Ohh my god this is unique and calm and magic in her voice and the dj one of the best detox songs to calm yourself

[@carlomartelli230]

Never bored of this coffee

[@DBrownofdc]

i fucking love her sweet dance moves.

[@SaidAlSeveres]

They are oddly entrancing!

[@Ningirl28]

Right?!

[@noremorse146]

i am an old school rocker, i rarely listen to anything but rock but god damn it this piece makes my heart melt

[@44standaman]

She's like engulfed within the song, it surrounds her, serenades with every upcoming beat and rhythm. eargasmic

[@10LATiN010]

This song is fucking beautiful holy shit

[@TroutBoneless]

i love amelias little dancing. shes damn adorable

[@LeoVader]

i get chills every time the bridge goes back into the chorus on this song, especially with this video

[@hsea2396]

Stunning chemistry between the two

[@jimjimellell]

They had me at "BEEP".

[@saintsataniko2116]

Love the song. What's funny is that Starbucks now plays it, even if the baristas have no idea who it is or the connection.

[@Alesonaa]

Sylvan Esso needs to make a song with Phantogram, Asap.

[@awsomeadi]

shes fuckin sick. not only is her voice on fuckin point but the girl can get into it. and not too mention this dudes production.... fuck. i love this song

[@jordy407]

I LIVE FOR 3:45 WHEN THEY BOTH START SINGING I LIVE FOR THAT PART

[@hughmungus3243]

+Jordi All time favorite

[@PrYdoXx]

I came across this song a Minute ago. THIS part is stunning

[@san-dgodoymessenger9623]

I love everything about this song!

[@LeoVader]

her dance moves you guys. they make me so happy

[@Darkly007]

i LOVE THIS GIRL! I wouldn't think she would be pulling vocal stuff out like that looking like that. I love u good show!

[@andresn58]

Hypnotic!!

[@kylegibson6181]

Saw these live supporting Tycho on Tuesday, there upcoming album is going to be decent!

[@kennylangley1997]

They are so talented. Soooo cool.😎✌✌✌👍👍👍

[@vincentholly8909]

This track is tops and their movements are so into it. She's like a sexy leaf on the wind when she moves.

[@wvufan1981]

I need to see these folks before I die...come to South Korea!

[@ElevatedImagination]

She's got the arms going. Killin it.

[@Absa7319]

absolutely brilliant

[@Theorcacat]

love this!

[@analuciaserafim844]

How I luv Sylvan Esso ❤

[@Theorcacat]

you guys were so great opening for Volcano Choir in Boston a few months ago, look forward to catching you again !

[@Ningirl28]

I'm obsessed

[@TroutBoneless]

4:02 gives me goosebumps every time. damn that girl can sing

[@DaveH16017]

Not even kidding this just happened to me at the exact same spot. Wild.

[@aligcali]

I was happier before I listened to this version and realized she was in fact singing the words 'hanky panky' on that last part. I'll try my best to get over it.

[@MichaelLawrenceMagic]

What else could it have been?

[@DFTNSHEXGRM]

She dances just like I do.. I love it :)

[@airebeat2]

Great performance…

[@LeoVader]

hey guys i'm back. just wanted to say i completely live for that little dance move at 2:16

[@scottbell6557]

amazing.

[@goodvibes388]

I LOVE YOU!!!

[@dudleylightbourne4086]

TUFFA-THAN-TUFF .....🇧🇸

[@123chaoscontrol]

Best song ever! ..... -_-

[@TheresaKim]

The way Nick looks at Amelia. #swoon

[@alanlicon5603]

Wow.. Amazing, freakin captivating. These two were meant to play music together. Just, wow..

[@jgrav1205]

Wow!!

[@matrix2004]

Awww yeahhhh.

[@michaelhernandez1789]

Simply amazing

[@michaelhernandez1789]

Like holy crap amazing. Wow Wow Wow

[@michaelhernandez1789]

supersplendint Michael Hernandez Michael Hernandez

[@iesus68]

amazing

[@lefton4ya]

Coffee is the ultimate hipster dance song and Amelia is the best hipster dancer in any band I have seen.

[@ipawilzon]

she's not dancing like a "hipster". shes just dancing like ppl do. stop trying to classify ppl. they are just talented and ppl dance to their music.

[@curiositygun93]

thank you NPR :)

[@nicknowsky]

dope track

[@simnotprovisionedforvoice]

Everytime I see Mac my head turn red #Job at Starbucks

[@pwfortner]

She's got soul

[@xpagesxforxyoux]

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@TwinCites4Life]

So I honestly think this is my wife. Haha. Fuckin love this shit.

[@Fueledbychapstick]

Wow, her voice is awesome, sounds clear so much like the recorded version that I thought for a bit that she might be lip syncing... but I realized there's no reason for her to need or want to do that haha. Wonderful!

[@davedooley3228]

yeah, its not live but they've made it look like it is, easy to spot when your looking for it, awesome video though just definitely not one take...

[@Snipely]

Dave Dooley These guys are super disciplined performers - from their other live in-studio performances that less edited, like the WFUW one, you see the same audio quality as this. No need to lip synch. My thought is they had more cameras that required editing work, and there may be some synch issues with the audio track that was recorded. Far from calling it "not live" or "not one take". I see no evidence of that.

[@noziphowabatagore3765]

Hot coffee. Warm coffee. Cold coffee.

[@falcoperegrinus82]

Awesomenesse

[@prcowboy3486]

indeed good sir... indeed

[@giorgigoguadze1]

Cant get this song out of my head. also i cant stand her sexy moves!!!

[@wvufan1981]

Hella yes! Agree totally...so many haters out there. She is mesmerizing!

[@addi777]

Smilezzz for milez :)

[@rafaelikenaga]

want those moves

[@trishm.3981]

So fuckinh nasty!!! Yes!!!

[@sebastianfernandez6146]

lol she is in her own little world. :)

[@agreen182]

If you didn't see the video you couldn't tell this wasn't the album version

[@halfstep44]

That sweater she has on is pretty crazy

[@danieljamesmead]

It's like Muriel's Wedding meets Salt n Pepa. In a really good way.

[@nssheridan]

This is the whitest goddamned thing I've ever seen. It's great.

[@asyadubrovina5520]

[@rwldebruijn1979]

Getting up, getting down like a........

[@kevincalderon6855]

*.*!!!

[@davedooley3228]

Amazing video, but live session ? definitely not ! haha hate to be negative, hats off to the production crew great visuals to a great song but might want to edit "live session" out of the description for it all to be sweet !

[@bandwidthfm]

Actually, this was in fact performed live. Vocals were sung live, samples triggered live. Thanks for watching!

[@davedooley3228]

ok sorry, if thats true my mistake then, was the video one sequence or was there multiple ones made then edited to seem like one take ? if this is the case then that may be what is confusing, video and sound would not be linked perfectly then, cheers love the video by the way !

[@agreen182]

+Dave Dooley ? What are you talking about? Typically for sessions like this there are multiple cameras. They use the one audio track and cut around to the different angles to give it a better feel. It's 100% live.

[@davedooley2364]

you misunderstood my point completely, multiple camera's are nothing to do with what I said, this is multiple takes spliced into to one, at 1:49 the next take is used and it varies from then on, that means the vocals are of a singular perfect take that will nothing to do with some of the video, i.e. the vocal tone is too clear and consistent for the way she's moving thats how it's easy to spot in the first place, the only reason I said it in the first place was that saying the video is live is taking away from engineers in other videos that don't dupe people with editing but instead rely on their skills with the talent. All good though mate, it's hard to spot i suppose !

[@Inkwellish]

Am I the only person that hears "Five baby ducks" Instead of "my baby does"???

[@seujorge1989]

Why do they copy the thunder of Psapp?, google them or something.

[@meking70]

The guy keeps acting like he's going hard on an instrument, turning knobs and shit like crazy, and the music doesn't change...

[@herpderpsvideoproductions1822]

Does she really have to shake her hips like that

[@ryand3104]

Hell yes

[@movesinc]

no less then you have to leave that comment... it's what you both do.

[@broadcastHim]

Someone moved their hips (just like that) caught someone's eye and tada here you are. Need to stop being so critical for the most insignificant things.

[@Ghosted760]

Man... would love to hear Lorde on this track... she would just slay.

[@Scarf3086]

One thing is for certain here... her dance moves are better than Chris Martin's XDDD

[@prcowboy3486]

Can't take her serious with what she is wearing lol... but she is so into her music

[@annielinkous8375]

❌⭕❌⭕❌⭕❌

[@CaitlynnLovesJohnOhh]

can I get some dance lessons???

[@franwelch7637]

mum's gone, do you love me?

[@ppbaltierra800]

baaaaaaaaaaaa.....

[@walkiewawtmire627]

This is yet another crumb-bum situation being gum-shoed by WXPN.

[@slimturnpike]

college music

[@elliottstjerne5877]

She is awesome and I love this song. But to glamorize the dude doing the production is lame. He is so not necessary , they could just play the track on cd through a player.

[@scottlakey6751]

Can't believe it has taken 6 years for someone to call you an idiot for this ignorant comment. You clearly have never made music.

[@halfstep44]

That sweater she has on is pretty crazy

[@vujade6446]

[@herpderpsvideoproductions1822]

Does she really have to shake her hips like that