Tigers Jaw: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Lars | June 19, 2017 — The new album from Tigers Jaw, spin, revels in quiet pleasures, even as its rich production pulls power from the band's open wounds. It's the major-label debut from a band that, at one point, made yelping and earnest pop-punk before finding its way to intricate, and melancholy, pop.

After the lineup shake-up three years ago, Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins both step into larger roles as the primary songwriters and singers, here playing songs from spin stripped down to an acoustic guitar and keyboard. It's a strikingly intimate format that illuminates their close harmonies that tangle like garlands, and spare arrangements that open gingerly.

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Set List
"Guardian"
"June"
"Window"

Musicians
Ben Walsh (guitar, vocals); Brianna Collins (keyboard, vocals)

Credits
Producers: Lars Gotrich, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Beck Harlan; PA: CJ Riculan; Photo: Raquel Zaldivar/NPR.

[thekrustaceox]

Acoustic June is one of the most beautifull songs i've ever heard.

[gamer]

Thinking about where this band started from and how it lost so many members this is great. Im glad they didnt give up and still make great music.

[wastelandax]

I bet it feels so good to harmonize with someone like that

[deadcolony]

Tigers jaw has this weird aura to them, all of their songs are so well crafted, I could listen to them do stripped down versions of their songs all day, there’s something so perfect about the simplicity of the keyboard and guitar and their two voices

[vegancomicnerd]

I still come back to this regularly, it’s so lovely.

[JuanOlfe]

This is one of my favorite recordings they have done simply because she sings so confidently and harmonizes with him in a phenomenal way. It is absolutely stunning.

[benjaminbird]

This band is bittersweet and nostalgia in the best way.

[Peighter]

I get a kick out of sad music, it always leaves me feeling "not alone" in my sorrow. Thank you tiny desk!

[bluentez]

tigers jaw is at their best with just ben & brianna writing songs imo. loved this set!

[alexmeinkoth]

I found this video 7 years ago and have loved them so much since. They’ve gotten me through such a dark time and i FINALLY got to see them live a couple months ago.

[Sunnmate]

Cruel one convinced you in his stillness
In a dream, safe and harmless
Unknown to you
Wolf in sheep's clothing
Hand over mouth
His secrets you're holding
I can see you and the ache you're hiding
I'm here you know I'll always remind you
Lonely one, I always knew
The future tells a hazel view
Gemstone, like polish and acetone
For you are my sister sewn
I know you like the drive home
Breath deep, the knower's perspective
You'll see how the rest of this is undeniable
Hold out for June, it brings new season
Vision is clear, your mind revealing
Pressing the flower in the page
Forever kept, a memory made
Now you're so sure, you're always leading
All the same words now bring new meaning
I can hear you and I know you're singing
"I'm here you know I'll always remind you."
Lovely one
Four leaf luck
Skilled hands built you up
Hold out for June, it brings new season
Vision is clear, your mind revealing
Pressing the flower in the page
Forever kept, a memory made
Now you're so sure, you're always leading
All the same words now bring new meaning
I can hear you and I know you're singing
"I'm here you know I'll always remind you."
"I'm here you know I'll always remind you."

[alisonhenley]

ugh, amazing. their voices are so nice together.

[Logan]

Went to their recent Pittsburgh show on a whim, no idea who they were at the time; they are great! I listen to metal, but I find it refreshing to step out into other genres every once in a while.

[ADiamondQuartz]

This is incredible. I've been listening to this album over and over, such a bookend to charmer and yet so sad in a new way. These lyrics capture so much in simple but beautiful words - unpretentious and humble, yet bleeding hope into kids and adults on the margins of giving up. These days its hard not to feel alone.

[minke]

their voices are bright and clean. nice thing to hear

[josephaquino]

I think this band has such a great grasp of emotional and honest songwriting. This is their best record to date. So happy to be able to experience their output.

[johnathonscutt]

This will always be one of my favorite TDCs. Always have Tigers Jaw in my rotation, new or old, always great

[robmoore]

no fucking way you did tigers jaw, hell yes thank you

[michaellangan]

have watched this at least 50 times. gets better ever time.

[coreysmith]

This band has really come together and put an amazing distinctive sound together.. Charmer and Spin are on repeat on my playlist.