Sylvan Esso - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Sylvan Esso performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded August 27, 2014.
Songs:
Hey Mami
Coffee
Uncatena
Play It Right
Host: John Richards
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
Photo thumbnail by Dave Lichterman
kexp.org
sylvanesso.com

[@williamgelhaus6308]

Here again still after 5 years

[@timlovas822]

Yes, one of my favorite sets by anyone ever.

[@plantaetivoli1178]

late in the the game. Probably commented a while ago but it you still hold strong. Having my personal rave right now after my husband turned 61 and went to bed. You make me feel OK to be Late 50's and not long for bad 80's songs> :)

[@estherjudge2813]

they are fucking amazing. this is brilliant. She is genuinely lovely to watch and he kills it. My mind is blown. They fucking rock. It makes me happy and want to dance.... he sings so perfectly with her. Super stoked to be a fan!

[@whitesharkies]

I AM JUST AS ENTHUSIASTIC AS YOU ARE ABOUT THEM

[@aymalb]

I agree 100%

[@krisaustin1343]

esther judge Ha ha!! I'm getting the same vibe here!!

[@brrehbock1]

Oh man they had no idea how great they'd become. And by God were they good when they recorded this.

[@swarleystinson1]

Had no idea the guy in this band was so charismatic. He seems completely at home at a radio station ... rather impressive.

[@WastedTalentIndustries]

This band and her voice is SO underrated!!

[@FlockofSmeagles]

She captivates me..

[@skateboards5298]

+broshaman church

[@mik3l12]

They're so incredibly chill.

[@MichaelBLevi]

Michael Pansacula Whirred.

[@prophetic580]

Her seemingly effortless style is intoxicating. Such an organic connection to stark electronic beats. A septum piercing doesn't hurt either.

[@yzScott]

"effortless" yeah, that word. I want to know what she hears in her own head. She is so rhythmically amazing. No matter what poly-rhythm (or stranger thing) that is looping under her, she stays so locked to the one.

[@markwilensky5547]

beautifly said!

[@superdeluxesmell]

She reminds of the cool girls I used to meet at raves when I was young. Where did they go? 😂

[@yookyungchang1518]

00:00 Super syked 00:39 Hey Mami 04:20 Busy Zen + Organizing + Movie talk 09:18 Coffee 14:14 Uncatena 18:17 Not all band members like each other but we do + Musik talk 23:20 Play It Right 26:28 I wonder how their movie night went...

[@rgefseds]

i've never heard of this band before but this video is a gem. they remind me of tune-yards (who also have a great kexp performance)

[@camillaramstedt8051]

I just love this so much. Stumbeld upon this fantastic band two years ago, and what a magic rabbithole to dive into. Thank you KEXP for the brilliant music you chare. ❣️❣️❣️

[@neige444]

I love that they're an electronic band and yet they have even more soul when they play live. Way to..."Play it Right" daha.

[@PestratorProductions]

Oh KEXP, you and your wonderful artist are gonna dry my pockets.

[@JoshFryer]

Sylvan Esso manage to perform perfectly every time they play live. Missed them with Tune-yards in LA, but I will not make that mistake again. #Music

[@kuidaorekitchen5850]

What an incredibly cute couple as band mates! Their vibe together is incredible, and you know that this friendship is why the group and the music is so successful.

[@hakarumonoka]

Her cuteness is infectious.

[@xJewlz08x]

They sound so great and the fact that they look like they're having so much fun creating art together makes it even better.

[@anum717]

Something about finding out the band mates are good people, makes the music that much better!!!

[@felichagomez]

Electric music with a dash of folk and soul. Brilliant

[@MichaelB-ug9rs]

Uncatena destroys me for whatever reason... I lose my shit at "all I want from you's a letter and to be your distant lover, that is all that I can offer at this time"... fuck

[@amandab3033]

True, it's dance, we know the moves The bar, the dip, the woo Though the words are true The state is old news Wrap me in your arms I can't feel it but Wrap me in your arms I can't feel it but Get up, get down Get up, get down Feel the general attention And stop, see the mix won't work Get up, get down Get up, get down Get up Sinner ends a saint with a pair of feet change I know my rose will dry upon the skin Just like a name I remember hearing Wild winter, warm coffee Mind's gone, do you love me? Blazing summer, cold coffee Baby's gone, do you love me? Wrap me in your arms I can't feel it but Wrap me in your arms I can't feel it but Get up, get down Get up, get down Feel the general attention And stop, see the mix won't work Get up, get down Get up, get down Get up Sinner ends a saint with a pair of feet change Get up, get down Get up, get down Feel the general attention And stop, see the mix won't work Get up, get down Get up, get down Get up Sinner ends a saint with a pair of feet change My baby does the hanky-panky My baby does My baby does the hanky-panky My baby does My baby does the hanky-panky My baby does (Rock me) My baby does the hanky-panky My baby does Get up, get down Get up, get down Feel the general attention And stop, see the mix won't work Get up, get down Get up, get down Get up Sinner ends a saint with a pair of feet change

[@terrencestearns3648]

i love these guys. i remember seeing them when all they had out was like hey mami and play it right and he was trying to use a pos laptop that ended up craping out em and they still managed to bring the whole crowd to love them. plus i was lucky enough to have a brief convo w them afterwards and they were really chill too which is always a great bonus for a band lol

[@freddyveshaun]

SE has taken over my playlist. Serious vibes going on.

[@s.m.4357]

I love Amelia Meath's voice so much, and i'm in-love with Nick Sanborn's voice for completely different reasons. They both are just incredible.

[@stephaniespilker2199]

This Performance is so beautiful vulnerable, so pure. My heart beat changed by hearing this. I'm serious. ♡♡♡♡♡

[@kennysmith7101]

she is so great!!!!

[@ryanseidl100]

One man's beautiful is another's soul crushing

[@MrFeyerwire]

Coffee is such a brilliant song. I understand a little more about their creative genius on Coffee, after hearing him talk about organizing the VHS tapes. Still yet, I have heard people say that her voice sounds the same as other singer and I would challenge those people to elaborate who she supposedly sounds like and then we can do some comparisons. Her voice is unlike anyone else I have ever heard and I have listened to the wides range of music from "Joy Division" to Beyonce in my lifetime.

[@enjoyingmylife]

There's a fair bit of Regina Spektor in her singing...not that that's a bad thing.

[@badslorp]

enjoyingmylife I don't really hear it, and I grew up listening to Regina Spektor practically daily. That's certainly a compliment, though.

[@enjoyingmylife]

Andrew H.B. Funny how that sort of thing works. My mind hears it so clearly. 10:47-11:03, for instance. Doesn't diminish my enjoyment one iota, though. As others said, she's also intoxicating to watch, so languid yet engaged and positive. Their chemistry is great, and both seem like wonderful people.

[@badslorp]

Yes, I'm young in comparison to you. I'm not sure why you felt the need to bring that up - especially since it's been over a year since I made that post.

[@1ShaneGarvey]

Such chill. Such cool. Great stuff.

[@ashleyross9139]

Hey Mami has been on repeat for days now.

[@amandabrewer9780]

2021 on my playlist and i AM dancing by my self.its crowded tho.in Absolute LOVE with SE.Carolina put ur hands UP!

[@DanielDjFoZZiFoster]

17:16 gets them tears going. Such beautiful music Sylvan Esso

[@Julia-jz5wt]

how is her voice so pretty!?!?!?

[@NB-ly3dg]

Sylvan Esso + Wye Oak + Tune Yards - damn I wish I saw that tour!!!

[@AcmeNewsLLC]

A soul beyond beauty

[@HVYMETL]

I must buy this CD. John Richards also said we must buy this CD. I must buy this CD.

[@EliUtne]

Thank you. Best live music. Best live music videography. Mmmmm.

[@apoxuponme9575]

Nice to hear a Soul Coughing reference ❤

[@iamJuxen]

the interviewer was great and sylvan are also very talkative i wish i could hold conversations this well

[@skyboundzoo]

oooooooooOOoo she sounds so so so great live..

[@FlockofSmeagles]

jadefieldsI think they sound better live. It's so rare that an artist does. So much chemistry in the air it's awe inspiring.

[@kyliodatter]

+broshaman Much better live.

[@BrianSchoedel]

Great performance. They're great even in the morning.

[@tsopuaifa]

Normally not my cup of tea (I'm such a guitar bore) but... I love it!

[@joeobrien6982]

gah they're so great.

[@maniikx7]

They are so great.

[@rogerbooth-entity-cruncher]

Sylvan Esso fans should go on a pilgrimage to this video at least twice a year.

[@patbishop8684]

He sounds like Alexander Ebert. And i love Amelia. she was great in Mountain Man, and is stunning in this group!

[@justinbrow5577]

You guys are so great - and ROCKed it at Lost Paradise, Australia on NYs! xxxx :)

[@jasonfuller8111]

Listenening to them chat during the interview- I’m not surprised at all they are down to earth and cool as sht

[@fwzzybird]

I just love her voice so much

[@robertmatthews4728]

They're all so happy, it's great to see

[@itsqueenemily]

I seriously love them so much.

[@farrgone]

Not sure why this came up in my feeds, but I’m glad it did. I’m a new fan.🙌🏿

[@evrybdysnshwbiz]

I'd love to see them with Wye Oak and tUnE-yArDs, sounds amazing

[@knmcw3187]

No dislikes!

[@MrFeyerwire]

The way they responded when they heard Little Dragon was going to be there tomorrow ...... priceless. I mean that is fangirl or fanboy material regardless of how big you are in the Indy music scene LOL

[@georgette1725]

I love them!!!! Can't stop listening. Bummed I missed their show last month.

[@jeffreylower9469]

I want Nick to soundtrack my life

[@groovass65]

I love her

[@bassikproform2391]

They are all of the amazing

[@mollyquade7521]

They are the cutest, most charming group i have ever seen on KEXP. Look at them!!!! 16:45

[@enricolerda2616]

Am I the only one here that Ioves “Uncatena” but can hardly find it played live? Also 9 years on 😂

[@Feedurehed]

Best session/interview EVER!!!!!

[@nicoleb8970]

best version of coffee ever

[@lanabotwin162]

Can't wait to see them live.

[@sunflowertheory]

completely smitten with her

[@carolstott5337]

Their music really reminds me of walking through Epsom Common with a can of [ginger] beer in my hand. Wonderful memories of being 13.

[@jgoodell77]

I thought they were cool, but their love of Soul Coughing sealed the deal!

[@PeaceLoveable1]

NO COME TO BOISE AGAIN PLEASE I HAD JUST STARTED LISTENING TO YOU 2 WEEKS AGO IM UPSET

[@MonsterHunter23]

love from michigan!

[@slurnie]

New favorite band

[@dmdanimal]

hell yes

[@astrizzleful]

you guys are awesome

[@DopamineOverload]

So good.

[@ChillTheFuckOutMeditations]

I love you Molly!! "Some nice girl shared her fried fish with me" haha

[@earthianmike]

Do you wanna bagel? xD I love these guys so much ❤️💚💙

[@theelusiveman5940]

She is so beautiful in every sense of the word. Reminds me so much of my ex... both a bad thing and a good thing. This whole performance got me right in the feels.

[@joshuajustice6405]

Coffee is my favorite so far.

[@beksinski]

Live loops !

[@HolandaChiquita]

Yup! I love this! But I would even just like it for them mentioning "Holland" (even though it's supposed to be called the Netherlands)... Awesome music!!!

[@suckzinclee]

Coffee is one for the ages!

[@scubastevexxiii]

love Mountain Man, and this stuff is off the charts good!! They're coming to Boston in July, think I'm buying tickets later.

[@JesusCruz-my3ob]

WOOW NO WORDS

[@3meme100]

annnddd i'm in love

[@DirkDienstag]

Fuuuuhhhh. Grossartig.

[@genevievehughes503]

Music that's modern but is not sexual. Finally i have been waiting for a band like them! So good!!!

[@JoseMendoza-mx4vs]

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Band

[@twiggidy]

they are bad ass as hell. i really want to be friends with them and make dope beats and just listen to her sing.

[@anthonygordon4630]

Fucking A, this is the shizznit. I love it, the beat and the amazing voice.

[@jclemenzi]

irresistible

[@avoiceofyourown9652]

this is badass

[@thenobleandmightybeaver4411]

Any Canuks notice he's got a t-shirt on from Land o Lakes ON?

[@skyboundzoo]

better than album version

[@amandab3033]

She walking so fast, she walking so fast, she walking so fast Oh our lady she don't know how she go She walking so fast, she walking so fast, she walk like a babe, hey Her image it lasts and I know, She floats along as she goes She owns the eyes as she flies right through the sound Moving her body all around town Hey, hey mami, hey, hey mami I know what you want, I know what you want, I know what you want Sooner or later the dudes at bodegas will hold their lips and own this shit Curlin' their toes on a shivery tip But out here oh she don't know the gravity she owns As she pulls on the eyeballs of all the kids standing tall Hey mami, I know what you want, mami Hey mami, I know what you want, mami Hey mami, I know what you want, mami Hey mami, I know what you want, mami She walking so fast, she walking so fast, she walking so fast Oh our lady she don't know how she go She walking so fast, she walking so fast, she walk like a babe, hey Look at that ass and I know She floats along as she goes She owns the eyes as she flies right through the sound Moving her body all around town Hey, hey mami, hey, hey mami I know what you want, I know what you want, I know what you want Sooner or later the dudes at bodegas will hold their lips and own this shit Curlin' their toes on a shivery tip But out here oh she don't know the gravity she owns As she pulls on the eyeballs of all the kids standing tall Hey mami, I know what you want, mami Hey mami, I know what you want, mami Hey mami, I know what you want, mami Hey mami, I know what you want, mami

[@elizabethwest2535]

wowww

[@harrypatterson8797]

YAAAASSS

[@2Leg2]

Hey he says woof too nice

[@AcmeNewsLLC]

Too easy and I love you.

[@shingoendo4493]

Quite impressive in many ways. They need zero preparation for performing and keep taking right after and before the performance. So relaxed. This is something a band with actual instruments won't ever achieve I think.

[@lefton4ya]

Coffee is the ultimate hipster dance song, and Amelia does the ultimate hipster dance to it.