Nilüfer Yanya - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Songs:
midnight sun
the dealer
L/R
stabilise

Nilüfer Yanya - Guitar / Vocals
Jazzi Bobbi Driessen - Keys / Saxophone / Vocals
Elizabeth O’Lenahan - Bass
Ellis Dupuy - Drums

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D’Alessandro, Carlos Cruz & Scott Holpainen
Editor: Scott Holpainen

[Delicate_Elephant]

I can't believe that this hasn't broken 1M views after 2 years. Criminally underrated.

[LJMIE]

My man James Acaster knocking it dead on the drums!

[exquisiteoath]

So there's some folk out there claiming that Rock, and the Guitar, is dead. As long as there are talented innovators like Nilufer making new music with new voices, the future is in good shape.

[DonChups]

I've discovered so much good music thanks to kexp. Shout out to their sound engineers, too. It must not be easy to sound this good, consistantly.

[Delicate_Elephant]

Every member of this band is incredible. The drummer is getting lots of respect deservedly, but Nilüfer playing mellow prog-rock guitar while singing with such a passionate, elastic voice is 👌*chef's kiss! The bassist is perfect at locking-in to the subtle 4/4 bounce of the drums, and her lines are original, fluid, and beautifully low. The adds such flavour while staying right in the mood of each song. Such a crispy, but low, dark, and bouncy sound they have crafted. Mmmh! I want to know what cymbals that drummer has. That big hit on the ride at 4:29 sounds HUGE and I love it! (His crash is a meinl ...something)

[lucasdesjardins]

Soft, discreet, flawless drummer. Wow.

[addy_hits]

0:41 - midnight sun
5:53 - the dealer
10:06 - L/R
14:16 - stabilise
17:58 - interview

[ipickbilly]

Nilufer Yanya and crew always bring the heat. Every time they perform their songs live, it feels like I'm hearing them for the first time. Its a beautiful experience. I hope Nilufer and Jazi Bobbi never stop working together. They've created a unique and magical sound!

[staffanolofsson]

An old man from Sweden listens to this and thinks "this is gorgeous music".

[bichacore]

imagine being an artist and come to a place like kexp where they have so much good questions and visions about your work like that. im so happy just to watch cheryl fangirling for them!!!!

[hayleylongster]

I LOVE the sax on this. It's so original. Totally elevates the sound.

[stillpigeon]

Nice to see James Acaster back on the skins

[dielvandwalle]

La musicienne au saxo, voix, clavier ! Quel son! Inspirée tout le temps ! En fait j’apprécie en grand chaque musicien du groupe. La basse est enfouie dans le mix, sais pas pourquoi.

[bagbak]

It's absolutely ridiculous how often I already watched this set :D Her music is sublime

[ralfmeske]

KEXP is bringing out so much genious bands and single performer. I am a fan of so much music broadcasted here...and I do really love Nilüfer Yanya !!!! 💓 KEXP, the most music is even not really known in Germany so I am proud to belong to the audience of your show for years

[rhysknight]

The performance that got me into Nilüfer and now I own all her records! I come back and watch this video weekly, so good!

[BlazinPianoDrummer]

The unreal Drummer Ellis Dupuy is also with a legendary group Puma Blue. Guys a beast and fits in this amazing project as well

[DJ-IronMike]

I love how much Cheryl is a super fan of Nilüfer. When she talks about turning to her friend during the show and saying "this is my favorite song" before every song they play, that is the sign of an amazing album. My favorite song from Painless changes constantly and is why this is my AOTY. Also love seeing Jazzi Bobbi play with her effects pedals - adds a nice touch to these live versions

[mcalnd]

Best album of 2022 so far, I can't see it being challenged for me

[moleratical]

I liked all of these songs but goddamn that first one is spectacular.