Grouplove: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert From The Archives
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We've been filming Tiny Desk concerts for more than 10 years. While revisiting our archives, we discovered that some of our earliest concerts never made it to KZread!
Watch Grouplove’s Tiny Desk concert from 2011: www.npr.org/2011/10/11/141135...
Bob Boilen | October 11, 2011
Grouplove knows how to write the kind of songs that keep me awake at night, that sing in my head over and over, that have me pounding the steering wheel to the beat, and that are worth rolling down the car windows and sharing with pedestrians whether they want to hear them or not. These aren't the greatest singers or guitarists we've had play in the NPR Music offices - the early-day warmup for the three songs here seemed about the length of a full concert - that craft will strengthen as they play. Grouplove has been together for less than two years, but its knack for pop songwriting is priceless. You can hear it best on the band's debut album, Never Trust a Happy Song.
Singer Hannah Hooper and songwriter, singer and guitarist Christian Zucconi met the other members of Grouplove - Sean Gadd, Ryan Rabin and Andrew Wessen - far from their homes at an artists' retreat on the Isle of Crete. They vowed to work on music together and recorded an EP in the garage of drummer Rabin's parents; Rabin's dad is Trevor Rabin, guitarist for the prog-rock band Yes in the early '80s and '90s.
When it came time to work on Never Trust a Happy Song, Grouplove moved from the garage to Ryan Rabin's apartment, where he did his first major album production. The band is a collaborative unit, and though songs may start with Christian Zucconi, everyone chips in. Judging from the music, there's a lot of fun and sparks flying in those rehearsal sessions.
Grouplove's name is emblematic of its spirit; it's also emblazoned as a tattoo on many of the band members. So, honestly, how could they ever break up? In the meantime, I look forward to hearing Grouplove grow.
SET LIST
"Tongue Tied"
"Itchin' On A Photograph"
"Colours"
CREDITS
Michael Katzif, Bob Boilen (cameras); edited by Bob Boilen; audio by Kevin Wait; photo by Emily Bogle/NPR
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9 years later and tongue tied is still one of my favourite songs of all time!!
@RobertSlover
3 жыл бұрын
hipster overload.
0:08 - *Tongue Tied* (3:52) 4:47 - *Itchin' On A Photograph* (9:01) 9:18 - *Colours* (13:32)
Her shirt’s inside out ICONIC
@mutantbrain92
Жыл бұрын
Probably had a logo on it they couldn't show.
The half-hearted applause kills me. Haha that audience doesn't even realize the royalty playing for them. I would be freaking out. Seeing them live was the most energetic performance I've ever seen. They really put their whole soul into every performance.
@livelylocalmarkets3188
8 ай бұрын
This is by far one of the worst Tiny Desks, that’s why lol
Can we agree that "Never Trust a Happy Song" didnt and doesn't get the love it deserves? Because it really is a good all Album
the fedora really ties everything together
@Elinacab
3 жыл бұрын
this made me lol
@indianaparkwarsproductions9513
3 жыл бұрын
It ties the whole room together. It really does
@RobertSlover
3 жыл бұрын
hipster overload.
@logan_smith
3 жыл бұрын
2011 vibes
@jakescheirer3022
3 жыл бұрын
The reverse stud, the insight out shirt, all of it?
Saw these guys in London in March, just before lockdown. I have never seen a band with so much energy. They made a 600 capacity venue feel like a stadium. Epic!
Colours is still one of my favorite songs. It reminds me of a much simpler time.
So much nostalgia watching this. It’s hard to believe I’ve been listening to this band for almost 10 years now. They were my favorite band in high school and that hasn’t changed as an adult
This entire album got me through my muggy pre-teen years, I’ll always love these songs. I can’t believe they were literally strangers before tongue tied
@RobertSlover
3 жыл бұрын
hipster overload.
@nycgirllauren
3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertSlover I hipstered so hard dude
@RobertSlover
3 жыл бұрын
@@nycgirllauren some photographic evidence would be awesome!
@2k7Hoppo2k7
3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertSlover are you gonna reply with that to all the comments? The video was filmed 9 years ago after all, you freak
Wow they sung their hearts out, this was incredible.
My mind is telling me tongue ties came out 2 years ago, what do you mean 9...?
He knows how to scream
@Neb7200
3 жыл бұрын
Some gnarly vibrato too
@snowstrobe
3 жыл бұрын
Out of key.
@Neb7200
3 жыл бұрын
@@snowstrobe which part?
@bc3nt
3 жыл бұрын
@@snowstrobe the real question is if it was accidental or intentional.
@nycgirllauren
3 жыл бұрын
@@snowstrobe that’s what we love about ut
Amazing to see how they matured since then. Some things changed, others stayed the same. The music perseveres.
My voice hurts just listening to him
@juliannavarro7833
3 жыл бұрын
😂
This is the best indie group
@Cuzjudd
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The last great indie band
@inthekingdom1996
3 ай бұрын
Y'all haven't even really looked now have you
God they played their best songs. So glad I got this notification
I like singers with weird voices that completely own them. Zero fear to belt out loud notes. Neutral Milk Hotel comes to mind.
I just discovered Grouplove about five years ago, and they quickly became on of my favorite bands. Their second album Spreading Rumors especially is one of the best albums in know. Glad to see them at the Tiny Desk!
Good throwback to a simpler time. Thanks for posting!
they defined my highschool years. so thankful for their music :,)
They vocal power is incredible from them
needed this rn
I watch this whenever I’m sad and it makes all the sad go away ❤️
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
So true . I fell in love with a girl ( someone from my past ), and this was one of our first songs to our 2 yr soundtrack . We didn’t last, 10 yrs later I’m still so in love with her, and I’ll always have Tongue Tied to remind me of one of the great times of my life!!
I love these folks so much. Everything they do is amazing.
2011, wow! If only, I could turn back in time..
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
Right??!!
ahh good ol nostalgia.
I love this band so much. It resonated the teenage years I barely had, and what I went through. Will always have a place on my heart.
My Spotify time Capsule was playing their songs, so they've been on my mind for the past couple weeks. Great timing this!
I used to LOVE this band freshmen year of high school. OMG
@NickdeBey
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
Should've done the bojack horseman ending song I know bojack hadn't come out when this was recorded
@carissanami5824
3 жыл бұрын
BACK TO THE 90S I WAS IN A FAMOUS TV SHOW.....!!!!!
Honestly this set sounds way ahead of its time
they have such good chemistry
What an absolute throwback
Love it, itchin on a photograph took me back to my teenage years, wonderful, amazing band. It's nice to hear tthem in tiny desk , wonderful thank u so much npr music!
I see old people still listening to the music that came out in their early 20’s; they are frozen in that time period. Turns out I was frozen in 2011
@Cuzjudd
3 жыл бұрын
Haha I was late 20s in 2011. Still love this band tho
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
I’m one of those old ppl . In my 50s, lol. I love these guys. Saw a recent interview , (I think) from the last couple of years or less, and they seemed happy healthy. Made me happy just to see the two of them talking, smiling.
Its truly insane to see how much has changed/grown and now be reminded of the begginings. Woah 🥺
Golden age of grouplove
I LOVE these early 2010's hipster bands, i was too young at the time they were blowing up to really notice them so now that i'm older i'm REALLY getting into them
@Cuzjudd
3 жыл бұрын
They're far from hipster
@apertureonfirephotography4795
3 жыл бұрын
I have a playlist dedicated to this kind of indie "hipster" music from the early 2010s. Was an amazing year for that kind of music. To bring back a raw kind of flavor to music
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
Nothin’ wrong with being a “hipster” ! I’ve been called that since the 80s (as a teenager/20 something)
tongue tied will always be a classic
There is something so wholesome about this set
I love when even acoustic they sound nice
Estoy feliz que exista una versión en vivo de Grouplove, Gracias
Ooh I don't expect the opening scream.. But boy I liked it.. 😁
holy moly this is a good upload right now
@InAtlasAtLast
3 жыл бұрын
Always will be
This group reminds me, the good times I had with a great friend. We loved this band!
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
Me, too…me, too.
Still one of your best voices around. Love it
🥲🥲 Thanks for the nostalgia.
Man, this makes me so happy
This makes me so happy in a way I can’t describe
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
I know, right?
This year tongue tied will be 10 years. Can't believe it
Hello guys! I love this! 👏👏👏 Amazing! Thank you so much! Happy Sunday to all and good music 🌈🎸🎉🎼
Saw them play a similar acoustic set around that year in bakersfield. They performed in a movie theater which i found odd, but their music is fantastic.
Wow...Goosebumps! I love these songs...and Colours to close was perfect. Thanks for this👌👌👌
Glad to see they ain’t dead
His voice is so nostalgic for some reason
These are the best Grouplove songs
saw them in 2013 at osheaga amidst a stacked lineup. they were so much fun. these three songs are excellent
Close my eyes and count to ten，time flies
Grouplove are a depression cure
Still in my favorites playlist
They're so good live. I can't wait to see them at the pink tour!!
also NPR, why would your record a concert and then not post it everywhere
@1sademokid
3 жыл бұрын
Kind of depressing when you think about it.
@clarap7352
3 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing, smh npr
SO talented!
HOW DO YOU THUMBS DOWN A TINY CONCERT
INSIDE OUT TSHIRT INSIDE OUT TSHIRT
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
They usually do that because of logo on the front, for recording reasons
christians voice is so iconic. that tone and range is mesmerizing.
What a good band
que bella joyitaa
te extraño grouplove
I love them 🥰
Can we PLEASE get a revisit from GROUPLOVE??!!
Ah good ol’ daysss
This is fvcking gold
That “ Don’t Wave No Goodbye” is still pure
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
I know! Especially when you’re starting your relationship far away from each other!
babies 💜💗
I had forgotten how much I liked this band
Man I miss grouplove😭
@mattlange9332
3 жыл бұрын
Why? They're still making music
@againcreativeless
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattlange9332 They're not what they used to be
@maxpatrickhaynes2194
Жыл бұрын
And I miss this time period!!
@elkenyuyu
10 ай бұрын
@@againcreativeless why u say that?
I love them so much. my favourite song from them is Shark Attack but it's cruel that you was keeping this for almost a decade :(
OG GROUP. 🥺♥️
we love grouplove
Shark Attack was one of my favorites
Love it
OH MY GODDD
Supa nice
Tongue tied i s a legendary track
Wow I somehow forgot about them. I was so in love with Colours 10 years ago 😢
I’m very impressed by the bass player, and everything else haha
brings me back to those high school days lol
I really wish to see Nothing But Thieves in these sessions
We don’t need to context of it being an archive in the title... look to fedora stage left
grouplove!!!
❤️❤️❤️
Simpler times :)
tongue tied is one of the best songs ever made idc
Eating CDs for breakfast. 🤯
A new grouplove concert soon, please
Sounds like an iPod ad.
Underrated..
i didnt know this band had so many members