The Front Bottoms: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

When I first saw The Front Bottoms, I was stunned, as 350-plus singing/shouting clubgoers repeating compassionate verse after complicated verse back at singer Brian Sella. And then it happened again at a hot sweaty club in Philadelphia, and later in D.C., and then again in Baltimore. The community that's formed around these songs, total strangers purging deep emotions in a public space. It's a beautiful phenomena, a testament to the passion and compassion that this band radiates. A testament to the nerve that's gets pinged with lines cried out, 'I wanna be stronger than your dad was for your mom' or the phrase in one of this years best songs 'Twin Sized Mattress' "
I wanna contribute to the chaos
I don't wanna watch and then complain
'Cause I am through finding blame
That is the decision that I have made
And when you hear the music...uncomplicated but pretty memorable, you realize that the talent in this band isn't about instrument craft and years of playing scales...this is about the shortest distance from emotion, sometimes complex and storied emotion, from band to audience. At the Tiny Desk in the bright of day and with office lights on, it was a tough to get the call and response that happens in a darkened late night room, but it's not hard to look at the faces in this band, especially the sweet smile of Brian, to understand this band. Their new record Talon of the Hawk is certainly on my year end list for all these reasons. It's all about heart and soul, something frequently avoided and hard to convey. --BOB BOILEN
Set List
"Au Revoir (Adios)"
"Swear To God The Devil Made Me Do It"
"The Feud"
"Twin Size Mattress"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Parker Miles Blohm, Denise DeBelius, Erica Yoon

[@nammynammy2307]

The lead singer has that type of voice you either love or hate. I personally love it. His voice sounds like he's almost about to yell/scream his lyrics but instead ends up with a very unique sound.

[@airshipprodigy5668]

I really like his voice and the way it cracks sometimes. However, I wish he could hold notes a little better. His voice has great character, and if he could match it with a little better pitch control, he'd be great.

[@cbgb3369]

In my mind it epitomises a very New York sound - listen to Dan Deacon if you like this style and haven’t already.

[@elynnzhao7422]

it's the midwest emo sad boy tone

[@yoyobros100]

Like an underweight teenager lamenting unrequited love

[@Justcarlosdiaz]

@@elynnzhao7422 exactly, which is actually super enjoyable when the songs are this good

[@glitterflyy]

hey NPR!!! Can you bring them back?? They’ve grown SO much since this vid, and their repertoire has too!!

[@heatherwawro640]

I'm not sure if I could emotionally handle such a thing

[@jamesbillingsby8043]

I don't even know if I need that, this one's perfection.

[@glitterflyy]

@@jamesbillingsby8043 not a need, just a want - every live performance of there’s is a treat. But will stand by that they have SO much music now, would be cool to hear a Tiny Desk of Back on Top thru You Are Who You Hang Out With!

[@juiciegiraffe2562]

i second this

[@alyx_pookie]

yessss!! i believe it’s a yearly contest thingy :) not for sure but i definitely second this

[@xsharktankx]

This band is so incredible because it perfectly fits for any kind of mood. You can be crying, drunk alone at home and throw it on, but also when you're happy, it somewhat reminds you of like summer memories at the lake even if the lyrics have nothing to do with summer memories at the lake. It's perfect road tripping music because it's a great mix between lively enough to pump you up, but mellow enough to keep you chill and somber

[@lightsandlights6983]

Love them. You described they're music perfectly. They were a huge inspiration to our music. You should check us out!

[@KalaniThames]

You hit the nail on the head. I don't listen to music often because i don't like to feel emotional all the time. But i can put the Front Bottoms and it'll always fit the mood i'm in. Can be for any scenario and i love that.

[@zackerickson1342]

A Place To Be why are your songs so long my guys

[@lexlaros7555]

exactly!

[@ytboi]

twin size mattress is such a complete and emotional song

[@titanium_aura]

honestly "complete" is such a good way to describe that song, that's one of the reasons it's so good

[@crazy13sj]

theyre not playing it on this tour, and Im not happy.

[@pebble3951]

its like a full story

[@lightsandlights6983]

@@crazy13sj How could they?! haha

[@crazy13sj]

@@lightsandlights6983 they ended up playing in Toronto. I cried.

[@cookiebandit18]

My friend Shaun showed me this band just a little before he disappeared. I haven't heard from him in something like 2 years, none of our friend group has. He was a great dude. A punk with a heart that kept him engaged with making the world better. A really good friend. I still love this band, and I still think of him when I hear it. I hope he's out there somewhere, and I hope he's okay.

[@andrewcox3512]

Dang dude. Without a trace? That's crazy!

[@audreywomack5346]

Andrew Cox This broke my heart. Hope he’s doing okay out there.

[@rockersdawg7]

Wow... The same exact thing happened with my friend Matt...

[@noursaccount]

@@rockersdawg7 maybe their the same person

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

@cookiebandit18, you should file a missing person report.

[@hcraig2094]

u gotta admit, there's something so hauntingly beautiful about twin size mattress

[@kevinjones2268]

H Craig an appropriately sized comment. No room for argument there.

[@leroy92TX]

The atmosphere of the song

[@lightsandlights6983]

Wonderful song. Hobo Johnson called it a "Top Five song of all time".

[@Thekylekite]

are you single

[@nikolasedwards1486]

H Craig was about to change the video but then I saw this comment and decided to finish it. Really grateful I did. Thanks H Craig

[@Sixpennysage]

Iv never realized how powerful Brian Sella's voice really is until now. As in he is really loud and full naturally

[@djspeacialk9166]

When you think he's crying but he's actually sweating

[@acexprt]

00:00 Au Revoir (Adios) 2:05 Swear To Go The Devil Made Me Do It" 06:22 The Feud 10:23 Twin Size Mattress

[@salma-amlas]

"There's someone out there just like me probably keeping to themselves" is a lyric I love remembering exists, and someone sat down and wrote

[@sarah-zp1se]

them laughing at toms ooh la la is everything

[@timotejglavac9781]

I wanted to see this comment

[@positive_will396]

I saw this comment as it was happening

[@swag4rce]

i saw this comment at space aaaaaaaaaaage crystals

[@NinaNdsk]

Brian sella just makes me feel something ive never felt before and I dont know about you but his "lame four chord songs" are pretty powerful

[@Hannah-qo5vx]

I’m going home and now

[@jeffreypoythress1371]

Tfb is very complex sometimes

[@liamsteffler9392]

Yes

[@blakecolonna4658]

I need tp for my bunghole

[@outbakjak]

@@blakecolonna4658 best comment

[@AP-cx7cq]

Jesus this is so good. Every couple of weeks or so on some random Friday after a long day at work and home and after the wife and kids have finally gone to bed, I'll have a few beers stay up late and surf around KZbin, and for some reason I always find myself back here. It's 3 a.m. my kids will be up in about three hours raring to go and yet here I am again watching this through for the hundredth time. I love this!

[@neighborhoodkids2077]

My kids are taking a nap and I'm doing the same thing! Super relaxing.

[@chazhunter3951]

A P80 exactly what just happened in my life... I work a double tomorrow and this shit always catches me.

[@Samchaz]

your life is my future and I'm looking forward to it

[@Mcphan9946]

I feel this on a deep level dont know why

[@jimmyearley8568]

Kids are gross

[@noahproctor5863]

Discovering this band is one of the best things I’ve ever done

[@ashleyhileman4180]

Same. 100%.

[@caitlyn1716]

Agreed

[@josephlang5113]

First time for me. Love it

[@mrktlle8804]

Me too

[@mm.mitch29]

same

[@mike0rr]

Years latter, I still come back and fall in love with this all over again.

[@lightsandlights6983]

Right there with you buddy.

[@spookyskyes7661]

Same... Take me back to 2015

[@charlieblack3052]

same

[@mike0rr]

@@charlieblack3052 Even more years later. still! Lol

[@stitchgor3]

⭐️

[@johnbryden604]

When I was 13, my sister showed this band to me when she would drive me around back in 2014. In 2015 I started a band and we pretty much strictly played tfb covers. This was the soundtrack to my high school years through new friends, new experiences, new love. I’ve seen them live every time they came to Cleveland. I’m 20 now, and these songs mean just as much to me it’s crazy. I don’t know what I have to say really, maybe just thanks.

[@SuperBluegirl123]

man i am on this video reminiscing right now and i relate so much. was just shedding some happy tears to this and thinking about the fact that these guys have been my favourite band (and most life-changing band for me) for almost 8 years now

[@stitchgor3]

This makes me cry, but in the best way possible!😭⭐️

[@utopiaoflove]

I had this but with brand new covers

[@stanleysoultaire8181]

I think people tend to forget that music doesn't always have to sound "perfect" or "expertly crafted". Sometimes it's just the message each song is trying to convey. Everyone sends their message differently.

[@josephrivas4762]

It's passion that matter most to me, I sound like shit, my voice cracks, gets raspy, and I generally have a bad voice, I can't play a guitar so I made a one string out of a plank of wood, but I love singing and playing, so I'll continue even if it leads to me living on the streets because who the hell would pay for my music.

[@asecretninja]

Sounds better like this anyways. It just fits.

[@_Majunior]

This is much better. This is the sound when you and your friends are all singing along together.

[@chasewhite8798]

But they are perfectly in time and everything

[@lightsandlights6983]

@@_Majunior Can't help but agree with that.

[@ambieofilms]

Au Revoir (Adios) 0:00 Swear To God The Devil Do It 2:10 The Feud 6:20 Twin Size Mattress 10:09

[@lovelywallflower]

thank you

[@jarrettchrist]

Space age crystals I've been growing 'em since I was a kid Like my mother plays the lottery 'Til I get rich some other way or she wins it And there is someone out there just like me, probably keeping to themselves I know CPR, I know mouth-to-mouth When your legs give in and your lungs give out I will blow air into your open mouth Baby, I can spit this game all day I swear to god the devil made me do it It's a shame the bad habits are the hardest ones to break Our love's a dangerous, dangerous game One that I'm definitely losing, can not walk away But there is someone out there just like me, probably keeping to themselves I know CPR, I know mouth-to-mouth When your legs give in and your lungs give out I will blow air into your open mouth Baby, I can spit this game all day I wanna make tear-jerking-shower-curtain-camera's-running genius I wanna make them think they're seeing something they ain't never seen before But I am full of shit, I'm a plagiarist As a liar, I'm a ten I just want this to mean something to anyone even if they don't know who I am I am I am I am But I know CPR, I know mouth-to-mouth When your legs give in and your lungs give out I will blow air into your open mouth I know CPR

[@Byte446]

Oh hey appreciate it buddy

[@danielcolegio1286]

Everette Haire I’ve never loved twin sized mattress but now that I’ve heard it acoustically my mind is now changed wtf

[@5609Ali]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@kylew.sarvey4020]

As I read through these comments I realized that we all love the front bottoms, ajj, modern baseball and neutral milk hotel, you people are awesome

[@Asweezy411]

i love this

[@MrRhysisGrant]

yes we do

[@martingrahan1437]

and The Mountain Goats

[@yeahokkkay]

and AJJ 😊

[@jeg3317]

MOBO

[@p0migranate]

AND I KNOW NPR! I KNOW MOUTH TO MOUTH!

[@USBJockey]

I've watched this around 5 times now and every time he said "I'm a sweater" I always thought of like a t-shirt. I now realize that I have been wrong.

[@NelsonPascuzzi]

needs more cowbell. If I don't see this band live before I die, I'm gonna cry.

[@TaylorAA]

They are amazing live!

[@joedot343]

seen them yet? :p

[@oliverwest7780]

They are still amzing

[@remconiemarkt1703]

You cant cry when ur dead, sorry.

[@mmusic4653]

they are so pure. brian was so sweet. he got really drunk on stage and was adorable. he took off his shoes right when he got on stage. the whole concert was emotionally and physically amazing.

[@adulthumanfemale420]

wheres the appreciation for that guy in the corner playing every instrument

[@jwin9558]

I've watched this a thousand times and literally just noticed him

[@TheTommyboy876]

he even played his shoe with a foot stomp XD

[@_pastel_plays_2881]

@@TheTommyboy876 His name is Matt and I'm 90% sure he can play every instrument under the sun

[@elliotsmith6116]

Good old Matthew

[@theflyingman2138]

Mats a human instrument folks

[@julialorraine7336]

you could argue that brian's voice is annoying but you cannot say his voice is "bad", it's unlike any other I have heard, he's always exactly in tune, and it sounds EXACTLY the same live as it does recorded. That takes talent. It's so full and he has a wide vocal range. So many bands that I love are awful live and amazing recorded so I find it to be amazing when a band sounds the same either way.

[@johnmasson6741]

I love his voice... but he’s not alwayyyss in tune

[@oliviarodriguez2735]

I don’t find his voice annoying at all. I guess I could see how people could find it annoying, but I love it.

[@rickyharmon1190]

julia lorraine it’s a selective taste, when I show people the front bottoms they usually hate it or love it.

[@johnwrath3612]

i don't think you know what "in tune" means.

[@rickyharmon1190]

john wrath hey buddy, that’s the reason people listen to the front bottoms. Because it’s raw.

[@gil5501]

This is amazing, is anyone else listening on 2020?

[@TheJamam45q]

The Gipster Seeing then in concert soon! Hopefully recent events don’t squander that experience

[@boogiebong420]

Been listening to them since 2018, I don't think I'll ever stop loving them

[@RyderOnYT]

yezzirrrrr

[@Big_Mack__]

No

[@Jordan-vx8pr]

Been listening to them for 6 or 7 years and still listening in 2020

[@Kaylaaisbeast]

This band helped me cope with my sister being murdered by her boyfriend, three years ago tomorrow, so for that I owe them my deepest gratitude. Some songs, or certain lines, just tug at your heartstrings. Makes me feel a little less alone and able to go on a little bit better with my life. One step at a time, sometimes a couple steps back in between, but just keep pushing.

[@jarrettchrist]

Kayla Antalek yo WHAT?!?

[@lonelyghost1851]

[@shaelutz9648]

hold up-

[@jord.an6123]

I don't know you, but I love you. Hope you're hanging in there Buddy

[@stevenbard8026]

Wow... Keep on keeping on! 🙏

[@Couldnotexplain]

My sophomore year in college is when Talon came out. I lived in a dorm that only had twin sized mattresses. I’m 6’4”. Hard to describe how hard the song twin size mattress hit me back then. That song will forever hold such a precious nostalgic place in my heart.

[@dalto15]

I hope you’re not cursed forever

[@ganglandsublimity]

its funny i didnt hear them till i was out of college but when i heard twin sized matress i thought back to when i was sleeping in a small room on a twin size matress in a house with my buddies and i was dating my ex. my friends all moved away and that girl left but i feel like in some ways im still there and that song brings me back to those happy days. things change but somehow the past is always with us

[@stitchgor3]

@@ganglandsublimityman, this is something else

[@jessepinkeye2339]

He writes REALLY HONEST songs. He just uses basic chord progressions yet he sounds original, and you know that all you need is just pure honesty just to write awesome songs, the rest will follow.

[@jessepinkeye2339]

Hey I've been a fan for one year now. It's been a journey, TFB.

[@stitchgor3]

@@jessepinkeye2339:D

[@Becca-bd9zp]

Twin size mattress always gives me goosebumps, reminds me of summer 16’ with my friends just messing around downtown, walking, being goofy, having a crush, holding their hand, that first kiss.

[@brettadair3991]

Only the front bottoms can make a recorder dope

[@carlysnidow769]

They should have the tiny desk concerts as podcasts or something so you can buy/listen to them whenever,

[@mr.smileytm]

I've used that youtube to mp3 site a bunch to convert tiny desks so I can put them on my phone. 3 years late but hope it helps! =)

[@amandafeliciano542]

They have Tiny desk as both an audio and video podcast now

[@twigwigsoso]

This band has been my biggest cope from being molested. Their music makes me feel like I’m gonna be okay. That I’m not dirty. It... they are really important

[@nathanluke4451]

They can violate your body but never your soul. Stay strong brother/sister.

[@boogiebong420]

Stay strong

[@larrybart7633]

why post this on the internet for anyone to see?

[@seaningram7228]

Lake McNatt because there's no shame in being a victim of someone else's monstrosity?

[@alveloss7880]

Stay strong!

[@jacobeiden415]

TFB are still killing it eight years later ❤️ Their show in Minneapolis this week was amazing and they had their own hard seltzer ‘Plastic Flowers’

[@amirriddle]

Twin size mattress was the song that they were always supposed to write ❤❤❤

[@Armatageshanks100]

That tear on his cheek at the end

[@cassandraeby3629]

BRIAN LAUGHING AT THE END OF AU REVIOR NOOO

[@njp2113]

Shows how chill they are and that they dont have to be professional about music instead they just do it for fun! They do that most of their concerts!!

[@p0migranate]

I'm glad this band was my entire life ages 15-17, I look back at those years as an endless summer now because of it. Brian's lyrics have a way of being universally relatable while simultaneously being impossibly specific, which makes it all feel like real life and almost something I've actively taken part in. Love love love

[@iSlinkyyyHoldThaD]

If you would like to show a friend who The Front Bottoms are, these 15 minutes will sum up how incredible these musicians truly are.

[@raiiuun]

The front bottoms always reminds me of my sister, their songs are the only thing that gives me comfort since she moved out. I rarely see her and everytime I feel like I need a hug I listen to twin sized mattress and cry because I miss her so much

[@apkibum]

im 16 and ive seen the front bottoms twice in concert already (2021 and this year 2022) and i gotta say i love them so freaking much. they are my favorite band of like ever. their music resonates so deep with me. i wish more people would listen to them and all their songs because wow they have some really good ones. my favorite is currently vacation town.

[@Lone_Doge]

I'm 16 as well and brian's voice is just so perfect, it always feels like hes speaking words that express exactly how i feel and the the upbeat but down tone guitar riffs just fit so well. I wanted to see them in concert, bought tickets and everything, but i missed them because of covid and some stuff in 2021, and im still really dissapointed in it.

[@apkibum]

@@Lone_Doge dude that sucks!!!! i got sick after the concert and was ill for weeks after. it really sucks you had to miss it though. did they not come wherever you are this year or u just couldnt go? (tbh the tickets for my show sold out within 20 minutes i had to refresh the page for about 30 minutes after to buy a single ticket)

[@squirrelbeez5123]

God I wish I could go to a tfb concert, I’m 15 and they really do resonate with you. The grit, the Midwest vibe, and the absolute rawness in their voices. AAAAAAUGHHH.

[@elizajayala]

I fell for them when I was 16 too! And 6 years later they’re still unquestionably my favorite band. I’m very excited for you to get to see their sound grow and develop the way I got to! Cheers to being lifelong fans

[@hustond6580]

I as well am 16! just turned it the 11th, and the Front Bottoms have become apart of my life, im glad there are people out there like me who can enjoy their music just as much as I do.

[@kurttennant7747]

Brian's voice is easily my favorite voice to hear sing "I'm sad" a bunch

[@SepulchrMC]

Probably one of the most divisive bands in modern music. You either adore them or despise them.. That's what makes them great. They lack technical skill but they're fantastic in their own way.

[@oofergang304]

SepulchrMC ayy coheed

[@AstralSaint393]

Ayyyyy

[@paranoid_virgo1738]

SepulchrMC yeah me and my dad love them but my mom fucking hates them. I love annoying my mom by playing them 😂

[@mauriciomartinho3359]

lack of technical skill???

[@jbasti227]

@@mauriciomartinho3359 There’s nothing particularly technical about them, they just happen to be really good songwriters

[@stevenbard8026]

Find myself coming back thinking im gunna listening to the whole thing but eventually skipping to twin sized mattress to listen to 13 times.

[@stephanbarger3816]

You’re missing out, this whole performance is Golden

[@michaelcbond]

So good, am I the only one yelling along on Twin size mattress? This must be my 50th time watching this. - Shout out in 2022

[@t3hgr3atest]

I stay coming back to this! Can’t wait to see them 10/20

[@Jordan-vx8pr]

I could NOT imagine my life without the frontbottoms. Thank you Brian for all the great songs, I find meaning in every word.

[@asuicidemachine]

These guys are so incredibly good. They have spun a couple genres and sounds together and made something that didn't exist but sounds so familiar and amazing.

[@leodari915]

Lmao, no offense, I like these guys, but tbh it's just a few guys with guitars. Nothing new in my humble opinion. All the songs sound the same

[@iamhereblossom1588]

asuicidemachine pixies, violent femmes, pavement. just to name a few. off the top of my head. not to detract from it.

[@ciaranwright4361]

asuicidemachine its called indie rock and its been around for a while buddie

[@djentile7773]

Lot of mewithoutyou vocal influence

[@m0zkiii]

one of my favourite groups of all time probably just for the fact they feel like a friend. the emotional support from this music is really something else. speaks to a drifting generation so perfectly

[@rew_studios]

Great band. "Flashlight" and "Father" are two of my favorite by them.

[@ImGazu]

"She hopes I'm cursed forever to sleep on a twin sized mattress in somebody's attic or basement my whole life." This hits a little too deep for reasons I can't discern.

[@_gr4ves_]

Revisiting this video for the hundredth time because quarantine has me missing their concerts :(

[@L3AFYB3AV3R]

This is where I first found this band. After almost 12 years, I'm finally getting to see them and one of my new favorite bands (Hey, Nothing) in Atlanta. I'm so excited

[@gdfan45]

There is a lot of arguing going on here, wow. For me, part of the charm of this band is Brian's voice, because even though he's not technically a good singer (and in pretty much any other context his voice would annoy the crap out of me), you can hear the passion in his voice and just the raw emotion, and I've always valued emotion over technical skill. Also, they really do have great, if simple, instrumentation, I just don't think you really see that in this video due to the very stripped down nature of this performance. And hey, if you don't like the Front Bottoms, you don't like the Front Bottoms. It's like coffee; you are either obsessed with them, or you can't stand them.

[@regulation3237]

me too oh goodness this comment

[@barrymelton4682]

Well said. I like them because they are honest and unashamed. Technical skill is overrated.

[@aidenmason3393]

I totally agree it's just how real they are and the idea of what they are doing and that they are doing it without any shits given and I don't think that made sense but when they play I just "find so much truth" in it and it's just quite averagely beautiful

[@hippityhoppity3800]

the music is in the way it's sung. Just because american idol/the voice tells people what good singers sound like?? beauty is in the eye of the beholder my friend and this is amazing music.

[@honeyyb]

This is my first taste of them and I'm in love. I completely agree about his voice, you can definitely feel the emotion in his words.

[@earnwerb7750]

If you think music has to be complex for you to enjoy it, I feel sorry for you.

[@KingBowserVlog]

I agree! The music that has touched me the most has been the simplest.

[@HeyZeus096]

EarnWerb I love complex music just as much as I love simple stuff. Just depends on my mood XD

[@Gibson1961SG]

The classic strawman offered up by the fans of talentless pretentious "muscians." Simplicity isn't the issue. Talent is the issue.

[@Alex-kn5tr]

Gibson1961SG theyre talented songwriters and musicians

[@Gibson1961SG]

Brianna Slaton Half of Hollywood IS famous -_-

[@nash100g]

Didn't quite like them at first. Saw them a couple weeks ago as support for Say Anything and loved them. They won me over!

[@jessechuff]

they are amazing! glad to see somebody getting into them. i had the same issue. i loved one of their songs and didnt get into them much at first, but the more i listened, and the more i saw how passionate and friendly and personal they are, i fell in love.

[@d1gl3ttgrl2]

For real, I just saw them last night as the openers for Say Anything and honestly, they put on a way better show and everyone loved them. They totally stole the show. They played more of their shorter songs to use the best time in their 45 min set. They have so much fun when they're playing it's hard not to love them and have fun with them.

[@hannahelizabethcollins4121]

Mat's recorder jam is the highlight

[@Sky-et5my]

I'm seriously so in love with Brian, it's ridiculous.

[@clqudy4750]

It's Nov 03, 2023 and The Front Bottoms are playing live right now at the St Augustine Amphitheatre (The Amp). I can hear it pretty clear from my house and I wish I got tix. Saw them coming into town in their tour bus. This is a band to watch! Brian Sella has a voice for longevity and is distinct and notable. I can hear it cutting through the wind rn. Nice Zoomers!- I'd pat them on their heads. Hope everyone had a great Halloween and best wishes!! - from paradise, On An Island, in Florida USA ❤️

[@chromaticcynic9225]

that guy looks like brian sella from the front bottoms

[@fedoragent0077]

I listen to this so often that the algorithm knows I want it every 3 days or so. Never not gonna click it.

[@jennaschurman9120]

My favorite band for almost 10 years now. They just don't have any bad music. And they're just as good live! I recommend them to everyone, and people seem to either love or hate them

[@frankmacdemarco]

NO STOP COME BACK WHY DID IT END

[@tonybones8402]

always with the haters, damn. It's folk punk did you really expect complex chord structure and great vocals??? you like it or you don't. I don't get why people look up music they hate

[@yeahokkkay]

Tony Bones exactly! I say the same thing when people say that about AJJ. everyone is fucking critic now a days

[@amirpalamar7133]

Markus Barrett Personally I don't have a problem with the criticism. I'm not gonna get on someone for saying something bad about a band I love when I'll go and do the same with an artist I don't like. We all have opinions, and if you share them in way structured way that actually explains why you don't like them then at least you've given reason to dislike a band.

[@aubrienader6049]

Lol right?!?! It's fucking punk music. It can be whatever the fuck it wants. You don't have to like it. But if you do, you get it.

[@tadiyah245]

Please invite AJJ to perform on Tiny Desk. Please.

[@theclumsymoose]

YESSSSS

[@robertenglish5963]

+O Sanga Definitely should do this

[@ohhellfire2728]

yes

[@traviswhitt412]

+O Sanga been waiting for that to happen for years!!

[@poisonjoe1812]

FUCKING PLEASE, IT WOULD BE SO GOOD!

[@pugiguess6548]

My friends who I’ve introduced to The Front Bottoms can’t get over his voice, but personally I love it. His voice doesn’t have to be pretty, it gives you feelings. It’s so beautiful.

[@rottingtbh8807]

this band literally is my comfort music. i have such a crush on brian sella thank u for being a midwest emo god. saw them in concert 4 years ago, dying to see them again

[@annajohnson7019]

I don't get why people feel the need to shit on other people's music taste. I'm watching this because I really love this band, and yeah, Brian Sella might not be the best vocalist, but it's the style of the music and he's very passionate about this. If you don't like something, you don't have to watch it or comment on it. Nobody is making you watch this so keep your shitty comments to yourself.

[@caitlyn1716]

I’m going through one of the hardest things in my life and god these songs are really helping me through it.

[@stupidhorse69]

caitlyn i hope you are okay 💞💞

[@caitlyn1716]

@@stupidhorse69 Im doing a lot better, thank you.

[@rodsabourin3168]

Just coming back home to make sure that everything is okay with the world

[@artoocase]

probably the best and hardest summer of my life was spent listening intermittently to talon of the hawk. these guys grew up, but the sense of being 19 and some kind of miserable never leaves you.

[@koosticdead]

Have been going to live shows for 25 years, saw the front bottoms a few months ago... top 5 shows, ever. amazing energy, lyrics and pure love of the written word. thank you npr for the intro a while back. support live music folks. and self sufficient bands!

[@spiderbbq8880]

Brian deserves all the love in the world

[@toastburntbread]

I quit my job six months ago, I moved out of the apartment I got with my exboyfriend 2 months ago, I'm living with my bestfriend, she's helping me learn to love life again and this concert captures that hard hope.

[@Pckledaddy]

This is surprisingly wonderful. I never really gave The Front Bottoms a chance. Absolutely love this.

[@dani6083]

I showed my aunt Au Revoir and its now her favorite song, she is 54 and rocks out to this song with me likes she 21 it’s amazing. She loves this song and The Front bottoms

[@robinfoster3933]

*Matt violently shaking a tambourine in the corner*

[@jdsisson925]

Someone help. I can't stop watching this.

[@kristenmary3653]

I can't either!

[@Lukelito10]

+James Sisson Don't fight it, let's watch together instead

[@yeahokkkay]

yea same. I the week I've probably listened to it 25+ times.

[@strokesfan59]

I would drive an hour to work everyday miserable, and I would listened to these songs on the way. Get this! I would actually laugh in the car, at the same part even though I knew what was coming. I hope one day I can see them live. These song tell a story in a way, maybe they tell a feeling.

[@robertg2397]

I just saw them 3 hours away it was totally worth it just buy the tickets and go you wont regret it

[@terragrow440]

Ive know this band for over 12 years and i dont think ill ever stop loving them this will always be my top favorite video ive watched it easily 300 times 😭

[@almaleal4427]

I hope someone is listening to this, feeling the same way I do.

[@101094coolio]

Who else is still here 10 years later?

[@aeromacin]

over a decade ago i was getting high in a parking lot with my girlfriend, surfing youtube and i came across this song because the album was called talon of the hawk and thought that sounded badass. i clicked it, and my whole life changed

[@beyourghost]

Ciaran is sooo talented. Really great at guitar and the trumpet!

[@maxp4573]

They deserve more.

[@oliviataylor7513]

this is definitely one of my top tiny desks but when the recorder is whipped out i lose it every time HFJSNS

[@brenohenrique6666]

Bring them back, it's time!

[@Raejumjum]

I love this acoustic performance of them! And I can play the trumpet too!

[@sofreexo]

my older sister used to love this band, and when she liked them i found a few songs and liked those a lot. every few months, i go through another phase of liking them whenever i want to be like her. i also used to have an internet friend who loved them and listening to their music just reminds me of better times.

[@fredymendez855]

I use to mock my buds for liking this band. Living in NJ everyone knows them because they are from a town nearby, as every time I was hanging with them I tried to mimic the lead singers voice. After some time I admit they grew on me so much so I saw them live. Almost saw them twice but pandemic hit two months before their concert in NYC. They are getting bigger since the venue was Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan a upgrade to Brooklyn steel venue.

[@DarkKnightCap]

my backyard, all my loved ones around. Most are gone now. Thank you. revisiting this years later, Love to you all reading this,hold on a little tighter to those hugs.

[@brookelavigna7732]

i can’t believe i’ve never watched this now i’m crying and reminiscing on the handful of times i’ve seen them

[@dalewikfors9194]

Nick could sing just like this. He loved you guys. He took his life 12.21 21. Miss him and his ways. I laugh sometimes because he would force your songs on me and sing them in my face. I understand it now. I love you guys too. Love, his father.

[@lukeburns8834]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope this music that means so much to him and hundreds of others help you feel a connection to your son. good luck and try to stay strong, for you and your son.

[@dominic4414]

these guys should do a Neutral Milk Hotel cover

[@Ephebiphobe]

AJJ covers them! I know they do Two Headed Boy but I think they do other songs too. Maybe I only associate AJJ with the Front Bottoms because I discovered them at the same time... but maybe there's more to the association than that ^_^ See for yourself~

[@thomasdelahunty1592]

i think Sean Bonnet (something like that) and Brian Sella have a similar sort of dark, but wink-wink lyrical style - good call!

[@dagnastyodi4196]

FUCK NAH.

[@shehopesimcursed]

i was born to love the front bottoms

[@hotdogwater9957]

I have the front bottoms lyrics scribbled all over my therapy book. They've been such a fundamental part of my recovery and I just love this band so much.

[@emmymakevideo]

shit i just realized brian sella looks like my 50+ year old uncle

[@frarfarf]

is your uncle Doug Benson?

[@larrydong5746]

Uncle Brian

[@seedsareus6853]

This is the greatest thing I’ve heard all year. I’m definitely getting into this band. Thank you Tiny Desk for introducing me to fucking beautiful music. Thank you for performing this set. Thank you all for everything. Never give up on anything anybody.

[@chrissudlow8638]

all their songs are pretty much the same and they are all pretty much great i would collect all their records i have them all

[@pranhita19]

I can't stop smiling. TFB helped me channel my teen angst into angry singing at 14 lol. So glad to see them here.

[@SSSLUGS]

Always mention Mathew Uychich, dude! It's Brian AND Mat. Mat never gets any recognition.

[@christhopervargas2275]

and also mat is pretty cute and seems a pretty nice guy

[@bekawright8226]

This was so long ago. I just saw them live a few months ago and they sound even better nowadays. Last song on the set was Au Revoir

[@Pckledaddy]

I am actually going to see these guys next Sunday. Woot woot.

[@Alfalfalfasprout]

I Hate You :)

[@t3hgr3atest]

I’m seeing them in a couple weeks

[@jems5403]

Why are so many good bands from New Jersey?

[@jtd70]

Jem S right? like jersey and pennsylvania are a goldmine for great musicians

[@jems5403]

jo diggy I'd personally add New York to that list. I know it's probably biased since I'm from Syracuse and we do have an advantage with the City, but between upstate bands like Lemuria, Polar Bear Club, Such Gold, Pentimento and you choose which NYC/Long Island band, I think it's hard to beat. NJ just has a history of producing some amazing bands. PA's prominence in the scene is a newer thing, I'd say.

[@regulation3237]

Don't forget Seattle. Some pretty great bands are from there.

[@josephrivas4762]

San Fran has produced some brilliant artists too

[@patrickhazen6324]

Jem S +1 For Polar Bear Club. Gotta love 'em!