HotBox Session: The Districts - "Funeral Beds"

[@JeffsYTFun]

Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my enthusiasm for new music. I just wanna play the hits. Then I hear a song like this and I'm 15 again.

[@louielopez1155]

I'm full agreement

[@VoOrT3xX]

You should try Glass Animals, won't be dissapointed

[@cunningflop]

JeffreyG61 this comment is as true a year ago as it will ever be, I thank you.

[@t-gmailaccount6796]

Wawawaw Wawawa that's a mainstream song that I couldn't stop hearing when it was popular. If you went back and listened to it now, would it still jam?

[@VoOrT3xX]

T-Gmail Account Glass Animals isn't really mainstream, and fuck yes I could hear them every day

[@b_d15]

As I was driving through the Oregon coast last week, Spotify put this song on for me while I drove through the winding roads. It’s already a nostalgic memory for me.

[@damonleeb]

When we are our parents ages these songs are going to be like the Pearl Jam’s and nirvana songs from way back in the day. Man

[@heltonjrstognoli]

that harmonica comes in ripping your heart into pieces

[@jen7891]

Truly. Never disappoints

[@kushaltalsania439]

The districts are such an underrated band. They may not particularly have high tempo music to get the crowd up for mosh pits, however they are lyrically and melodically brilliant. I mean you can tell that through Telephone.

[@BoomBonkPow]

God, his passion is amazing. I could tell when i saw him in seattle that he was just grateful to be here and that honestly made it 1000% better to watch. and their sound is just perfect. Favorite band by far

[@BoomBonkPow]

yeah c: it was great

[@SnailHatan]

Best live performance I’ve seen in years. Can’t believe I’m just now accidentally finding these guys. Chills

[@ShookOnesTO]

Im actually blown away... I was just browsing songs on youtube and this came up so I said "fuck it, lets try it". It's easily one of the best songs I've heard in a long while.

[@JamesWerner]

People's blues of Richmond

[@t-gmailaccount6796]

J Grizzle you literally just saw a thumbnail and said "fuck it, let's try it."?

[@ShookOnesTO]

Do you abuse your dog? why are its ears down?

[@t-gmailaccount6796]

J Grizzle yeah, he was sad as fuck. He had just had his nuts cut out and was wearing a cone. Probably the saddest day of his life.

[@t-gmailaccount6796]

J Grizzle and he was on pain meds lol

[@MO-ho8ev]

Had no idea who these guys were....saw them live when they opened for Dr. Dog in Detroit in 2016.....they absolutely crushed it. Been listening ever since.

[@BuddhaBoomer]

Still feeling that soul in 2020 RIP to the loved ones lost from Covid-19

[@oliviarose530]

Been listening to these guys for a little bit now and they definitely deserve more recognition than they have. True talent by far

[@oliviarose530]

Wow, commented this over 2 years ago now and this still remains one of my all time favorite songs & favorite band. It makes me feel something every single time. Will forever follow what these guys put out.

[@succulentnips]

olivia rose I couldn't agree with you more on this same thing...I'm still blown away.

[@elizamelia5577]

@@oliviarose530 ive gotta tell you I feel the same. Found the districts about 3 years ago and been my favorite band since

[@TheSituation365]

The amount of passion coming from this group is incredible. The pinnacle being when he takes the harmonica from around his neck to belt the next line. wow.

[@transparent2429]

Dude is playing lead guitar, singing, and harmonica. So much talent and passion

[@jaschamusic2616]

absolutely underrated band! kinda feel bad about me at 5 (when this came out) not knowing and supporting them

[@reallythinredglasses9386]

This is hilarious

[@richtofen4888]

Hahahah TRUE!

[@marselse]

😂😂😂

[@Lizawrites]

He’s feeling this. This is a MOOD. We’ve all been there, and if not, maybe you should. Pure emotion. Met the entire band. I had to jump through some hoops, but it was worth it.

[@hunterwolma1547]

It's still amazes me how passionate they are about their music. I mean yeah you could say that for every artist but still. You can just see it in their faces. I really hope these guys get known worldwide like Coldplay. This bands music has helped me through a lot. And music in general has. I play at school in orchestra and jazz band. It helps a lot. I encourage anyone to get into it. These guys are perfect examples of it, they take life lessons and experiences and put them into music like no one else. This I why I think everyone can relate... Just read and listen to the lyrics.

[@jibiji123]

+Hunter Wolma you *should* be able to see that for every artist*... unfortunately now adays you can't :\

[@damonleeb]

Love the districts. So underrated

[@MaeGelbachx]

Came across this song by accident at 11pm in a mess hall, high as hell and with the people I love most in this world. Forever my favorite song of all time. Can't wait to see them live someday.

[@MaeGelbachx]

Update: Just saw them live for the first time last night. It was like hearing the song again for the very first time.

[@myketchup]

Amazing, found this band accidentally... you can feel they play from their hearts with passion... it's not always like this nowadays...

[@ShookOnesTO]

Passion... I like that word and I think that sums this band up well.

[@aaroninlatin]

The dynamics are fabulous. For young kids their songwriting is on another level. I am going to make it my goal to spread the word about these guys. Awesome how they're from Lititz as well.

[@OpaTheOpenminded]

That song brought an incredible vibe to my emotion. The lead singer has a very special flame burning inside of him.

[@SH3RIFF187]

Love the build up to the ending. So amazing.

[@Vinylmusic98]

The way he sings I need you in my heart is so beautiful

[@AlexLikesBritain]

I will never get bored of this. God this band is amazing!

[@jeff2v]

are the Districts fans called.. the Residents? haha we are the residents!

[@kylerain559]

Jeffrey Vang Brilliant.

[@jeff2v]

Thanks 😐

[@poochicuddle]

lol this is gold

[@santiagogutierrez1594]

Proud to say I have been a resident since telephone. 🤘🏼

[@danielleon2344]

Lmao that’s awesome!

[@conormaloney9849]

5 years later and this song still hits so hard. This band deserves more recognition...so underrated

[@parkerblackwood1891]

I went to their concert and it was the most perfect, passionate feeling:) Their music, lyrics, and style are the best, I just wish more people knew about them so they could hear the greatness!!

[@evanoakley5116]

Chills and tears every time

[@florenceplanche8447]

oh mon bébé,,je ressens toute la douleur de ces cris,,que je n ai pu voir,,,je t aime tant,,,tu me manques mon ange,,,,tu étais pur,,bienveillant,,je ne sais pas comment vais je finir sans toi,,,

[@WashedKingJos]

Came across this song three years ago in my freshman year of college. When i heard it I knew it was an instant classic. I've been performing their work all over my area, and the music is so true three years later here I am once again.

[@87Zorro]

In the addition to the other comments (singer, lyrics, etc.), I am also totally stunned by the drummer's performance and the sound mixing of the drums.

[@ryansouth1142]

2023 the districts hits different

[@Isaiahscheel]

That breakdown gave me major goosebumps, these guys are something else.

[@Asheton34]

2018 and Im just now hearing this song. Safe to say that I've been missing out.

[@strumbadstroller7350]

so..........I'm looking through the line up for end of the road festival & I come across these fellas. Oh my, I am so looking forward to seeing Them before they go onto the main stages........& they will.

[@MauriceChavez353]

U guys are awesome and very talented. Go and make your dreams reality.

[@beach-foxes]

Oh god they all look so young in this!! I've been listening to them since 2016, my first tattoo was the album art on A Flourish and a spoil, i miss them so much man i really hope i get to hear them play this live again one day :)

[@Oxtorius]

Pressing this video has been the biggest regret of my life. This song have been running 2 days in a row now. I've listened to it over a 100 times i'm sure

[@guttermoss]

I saw this live on Saturday. Wow, experiencing this live was magic. Everyone went crazy and I was all the way in front of the pit!!!

[@litzymejia8817]

an old friend showed me this song, we are no longer friends but this reminds me of him.

[@iBrez45]

oh man, the last minute gave me CRAZY shivers. the kind that my all time favorite songs give me

[@johnny_moviekid8846]

the songs from this album came from the heart. Whenever I feel nostalgic about those times I listen to this one song.

[@samwilliamson8907]

proper passionate, this guy feels music its so great to watch

[@acdc192837465]

Saw these guys last night and they came back out with an encore and played this song. Awesome night!

[@jakechs]

Almost closed the video before watching, clicked in to 1:30 just to check, immediately went back to watch the whole thing after hearing his voice. Awesome :D

[@jacoblandis2787]

Love the Districts. Been to a few of their concerts. Too good of a band, only being freshmen in college. So happy you guys are getting known! It's awesome and good luck with everything in the futute.

[@UMPINC123]

been listening to this song on repeat all day, what a great song, good job guys!!!

[@AreYouSoBad]

Wow I know all these guys from school (the vocalist is in my homeroom) and I am so happy to see that they're getting this much attention! They really deserve it!

[@stephanie2035]

These great fields are stretching, Taking me oh so far Great fields are stretching, Savannah stretching oh so far And this dry air is taking My girl and it's oh so hard And I wish I had a melody for a songbird to sing back my love Oh my savannah, Did it have to be so hard? Oh my savannah, Taking all my love and all my heart Tailor won't you make me The finest suit so dark and black and grey And old john won't you lend me The finest gun your eyes have ever laid The fastest bullet flying, So quick nobody ever feel no pain 'Cause the plains they took my baby And I'm gonna take her to the funeral beds to lay And oh my savannah, Did it have to be so hard? Oh my savannah, Taking all my love and all my heart Oh no no... X3 And I'm struggling, and I'm stumbling, And I need to start I'm struggling, and I'm stumbling I need you in my heart Tailor won't you make me The finest suit so dark and black and grey And old john won't you lend me The finest gun your eyes have ever laid The fastest bullet flying, So quick nobody ever feel no pain 'Cause the plains they took my baby And I'm gonna take her to the funeral beds to lay I hate to say I love you, But oh goddamn I love you, You know I do But you're gone away, gone away, gone away These great fields are stretching, Taking me oh so far

[@miskmoney]

dude on the mic gave me goosebumps.. so much heart.

[@aubrey4264]

I saw they have lived this weekend and was trying to check here if I like them. Now I’m convinced and will see them.

[@brookspatrickallen]

What you are witnessing is the beginning of something. Something big. More importantly: something that people will love. Passion and collaboration are two working hands within this video... but it's everything that words aren't able to describe that make me love what I am watching here. Keep it up, fellas.

[@quinn3249]

just saw them live the other day, they're such babies here lol

[@Sarah24862]

The emotion in his voice gives me goosebumps every time.

[@littleloudluke88]

i remember coming across these for the first time. there was a hardcore/metal band a friend told me to check out who are also called Districts, and i accidentely clicked this video, and i was hooked from the intro. it's completely expanded my taste in music and now i can safely say i've found a new favourite band. so thank you for making awesome music i guess :)

[@khina3055]

They are soo wonderful, I thank my bf for introducing me to this band. Gosh, there is passion in his voice.

[@RedRemus]

God bless KEXP radio for introducing me to upcoming artists

[@janovin]

The energy is palpable

[@teril733]

Saw them at ACLFest a year ago. I'm still obsessed with this song! #TheDistricts

[@TheHappys]

Teri L saw them in sf with deer tick very up close an personal dope artists

[@teril733]

Nick, lots of talent, for sure. I hope to see them again soon.

[@taco-if6sj]

just seen these guys at leeds fest and i instantly fell in love

[@juliaa365]

I saw them at reading fest! The lead jumped off the speakers and I really started listening. They're just something else.

[@thebigjimmyd]

I didn't even let the song finish before I started sharing it with the world.

[@ShotTower1]

Really fantastic stuff guys, I look forward to you hitting it big.

[@liammurphy91]

the whole song is unreal and especially the last parts. can't wait to see them blow up

[@Gator6120]

Found this on the front page of r/music. Good job guys

[@OlyBassman]

No way, the crescendo into the drums/yelling is what really makes this song for me.

[@roundeyed4631]

Wow, this is exactly what my soul needed.

[@marselse]

still such a beautiful performance

[@acavalieri07]

Dude, you're so deep, you must like the best music ever.

[@Chickenphatksme90]

This is talent and THIS is what the world needs.

[@justagirl1894]

I agree completely. These guys made me feel like I was a young kid in an old shed and felt completely changed by their sound. Was so crushed when the lead was awful to the crowd

[@andurinadelmar8711]

They are wonderful ... the last 100 reproductions are mine, I love them !!

[@xESPJx]

Great song guys. Sitting in class with some of you guys at school, i never thought you guys were that talented. Keep up the great work.

[@rhondasilver3582]

Wow!!!!! He sings with his heart!! He is genuine!! Great band bro!!

[@cm0ney907]

Simply amazing. The talent you guys have will not go unnoticed.

[@BlancaSegura]

" promising young group of teenagers ", perfect description :)

[@Itsfish20]

I came across this on Reddit and have listened to it more than 5 times already this morning! Good job guys!

[@bmb0944]

I don't usually listen to this kind of music, but I would pay to hear more.

[@Swoo356]

This is incredibly enduring.

[@thomasdante4756]

Chicago loves you guys! Looking forward to more shows with you guys

[@dannifran971]

Just perfect.. I'm in love with music again

[@dugstad3009]

can't stop watching this!

[@sharnichols3291]

i randomly stumbled on lyla and was like wow i really love this and started listening to all their songs and i havent found an artist i like this much in a really long time. sososo good

[@gamingking3640]

I listen to this song everyday. I love this band.

[@liranavda2691]

thank you so much for being so freaking awesome

[@rayna6440]

Wow. This is beautiful.

[@japereira88]

i too came from reddit, and this made my day.. new follower of this band from this point on

[@JETTOtsuga14]

Stoked that folk music is becoming cool to young people.

[@onthedownbeatrecords]

You guys are great!

[@39E]

Really, really, really great! Keep it up guys, and you will become rock stars.

[@95JF]

I don't understand how some people think other types of music were ever created, I mean EVERY style of music, from rock n roll to jazz to hip hop, came out of a bunch of bands that formed a "scene" and played music that sounded alike and had similar sounds, but that was different in their own way. In this case we're talking about Mumford and Sons, Of monster and men, and up-and-coming bands like the Funeral Beds-singing Districts. This is the way a new genre is created.

[@rickvaldivia3258]

Just discovered this song from watching a Spanish film. Such a beautiful song. He nailed it with the harmonica too!!

[@marselse]

Whats the film? Would love to check it out

[@ashdrohan]

Best band going at the moment and have been for a few years

[@phillipdirenzo1928]

i just got yelled at for tapping my feet too loud in class because i was listening to this song haha, hard to resist the feeling of these guys songs... love them so much

[@eatdinos123]

I dont know how someone couldn't love this.

[@ashlie1031]

this is so wonderful

[@Ledge52299]

Most amazing - great group of young men with an unbelievable sound. Keep it coming you boys f-ING ROCK!!!!

[@deafficate]

Great work boys!

[@detoxtc]

Haven't stopped listening to this. You've got a fan in Europe!

[@mattmakescovers]

This is incredible!

[@dafconswift6376]

Awesome, Love theeis!

[@Peabush]

Goosebumbs... the good kind :) Thank you for this.