Aldous Harding - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) 

“What do you like to do?” “I don’t know... I don’t know...” “That’s okay” WTF I LOVE BOTH OF THESE WOMEN

The host... Is no one else getting a complete mother earth vibe from her???

Cheryl Waters is one of the kindest most courteous interviewers.

No algorithm beats Cheryl Waters.

What an amazing interview, at one point Cheryl Waters allows her the space to be so weird without interruption, all the while, I'm hanging on every second. Amazing, beautiful, weird music, a rare soul, I'm sold.

I have developed crushes for every single member of this band

Her songs give me the feeling of laughing and crying at the same time. She’s amazing

Shout out to the sound engineer at KEXP. Everything is always so perfect.

“I think to resist any more of myself would be foolish.” Aldous saves me all the time! 🙏

Cheryl: "Where does that hat live now?" Aldous: "Which one?" Cheryl: "The big hat." Aldous: "Which one?"

There is an alarming lack of hats here

Oh my lord, it's so good to see someone be themselves. What an amazing artist.

Aldous has a peculiar energy and intensity in how she performs that is captivating to watch.

She's sweet but rough, she looks so wavering as she talks and yet she appears very confident and self-assured as she sings. I had the chance to listen to her in Bologna, Italy on November 15. She was not 'public friendly' at all, she played for about an hour, but I can say it was for me an astounding experience, she is so charismatic without any intention to be, she is shy but her music and texts speak always openly for her. I think she's one of the most interesting songwriters of the decade, she is original and yet classic. I think she's a very deep artist and I look forward to hearing her next pieces.

I looked her up a few months back and instantly fell in love. Luckily a few weeks later I caught a show in LA. INTENSE persona. Songs were FLAWLESS. She really seems to enjoys when people get her clown persona. It's such a relief to see a musician act like an artist where you can also witness the philosophical perspective flow as part of the entire tearing down of and creating reality. Her utter honesty feels eccentric & that's quite a statement as an artist to make- that getting to the root of your own being is so unacceptable. Forever in love w her. Fav song is The World Is Looking For You. Devastating beautiful voice and her variance of execution and evolution as a musician and songwriter is fascinating. Can't wait for more music

This young woman is in touch with something elemental.

We should never get used to listening to a song with a commercial in the middle of it.

It's incredible to witness a person who has self-actualized and grown beyond the typical human experience. Aldous is an amazing person and a great songwriter. I wish there were more people like her in the world.

among her hobbies- "sitting in the dark." What do you like to do? "I don't know." I love interviews like this, it's a real conversation- It doesn't feel like the ten thousandth time she's telling an interviewer what she thinks about X. It's a fantastic musical performance, but it's one KEXP set where I almost like the interview even more.

be so completely yourself that those around you feel safe enough to be themselves too. thats the entire vibe i get from her and why i love her so much like i honestly cant even really express how beautiful it is this was SUCH a treat, thank you.

Cheryl Waters you are the sweetest and most gentle interviewer. Thank you for letting this whole scene be as it is. and not trying to manipulate it to a more “ comfortable “ talk /show ❤️🙏

Aldous was the most intensely beautiful concert I have ever been to in years.

Cheryl is a Queen, she is my all time favorite interviewer

"I've never heard an Aldous Harding song," Aldous Harding. What a perfect answer. As the creator the way the song sounds and feels to her is entirely different than what it could mean to anyone else. She's got all the background and story to the song, the experience of crafting, trimming, killings bits of it along the way. All of that experience and time spent personally locked up with it to flesh it out? I can well imagine that Aldous Harding has never heard her songs the way her fans hear them, mores the shame. I wish that she could.

she is one hundred percent from another planet and i love it so much.

'... I take it to people. They try to fight me on things. They lose. And then we make the video exactly how I want it to be made ...'

This almost 60 yr young rocker has just been completely blown away by these amazing artists this morning... we're hearing someone becoming, realizing herself, and from what I've heard so far, the sky's the limit...

“When you jump up and down your chains almost sound like a tambourine” I may never recover

Cheryl Waters is amazing as an interviewer... she might be my favourite... so well prepared so humble and not intrusive... we can see she prepares to the interviews according to the artist... congrats @cherylwaters

0:25 Designer 4:45 Treasure 20:16 The Barrel 25:45 Damn

Early on Aldous points, and says, _"He's my favorite."_ Later, Aldous tells the keyboard player, _"You're the best one."_ Aldous has quite the sense of humor.

Saw her in Brooklyn last year. She's a MUST see. I would travel great lengths to see her again.

what a singular artist - an absolute delight to watch

I came for the music but I stayed for the interview,.. that was great. She's really... just, great. yeah...

Wow- when asked about her hobbies, the explanation was exactly what I would have said if I didn’t feel the need to say “something interesting” or “something cool”. I’m shook. I thought she was being pretentious but I think she might just be a higher life form.

After an Emma Ruth Rundle binge, somehow I stumbled on "The Barrel." Soon after I searched all of Aldous Harding's videos, then listened to Designer and Party repeatedly, and then capped all that off with this live KEXP performance. It hasn't even been 24 hours.

Cheryl Waters you are the best. The greater music community is forever in your debt.

I'm glad she did The Barrel. My favorite Aldous Harding song.

Why do I get the feeling Harding's band both fears and admires her.

That drummer is solid gold.

Great to see her back on KEXP. It was her set there a couple years ago that hooked me deep.

Cheryl: What are your hobbies, what do you do when you're not on tour writing music? Aldous: This is a fun question because my hobbies, the things that make me feel alive and present and excited and put faith in my in my... you know... I'm very different to the things that I'd actually do so, the things that I do.... and I've watched a lot of films and I eat a lot of food.... and I sit in the dark you know.... and I do that kind of stuff like I'm on my phone. But that's no what I like to do, you know that's just what I do, So.... Cheryl: What do you like to do ? Aldous: I don't know, I don't know ..... Cheryl: That's okay

This was the most real interview I have ever heard!

i like the way she brings her own experience into the conversation and then makes a question from them

Twice on kexp in 4 years shows how much kexp and we love Aldous

I feel so much listening to her. She is inner-outer-worldly if that makes sense. I feel she is enlightened and it shows in her expression. I was going to see her here in California but I can wait. All the more valuable and beautiful. Support out artists and radio stations.

HAH the part about what she likes to do and what she actually does sitting in the dark on her phone is so relatable & hilarious!

i don't know why but the first song brings me tears instantly as the piano started ....

Thanks for inviting such a great ARTIST, her music is everything

God to hear Cheryl talk about being an involuntary fan girl at her age. Is so sincerely awkward and good. I love this session so much more.

The music world is definitely a better place for having Aldous Harding in it. Love Designer.

You gotta respect a flugelhorn-playing drummer...

"It's impossible to speak the truth and be honest" OK MY THERAPIST AND I HAVE A LOT TO TALK ON THE NEXT SESSION

I'm so happy I am alive to hear AH's music

I feel a weird kind of sad today, a little out of my mind and uncomfortable but I can't put my finger on why. This is really doing the trick for some reason. Cathartic.

The most captivating performance and interview ever. I adore Aldous Harding's song writing. I listen, and find myself taken away within a torrent of inner feeling's and emotions. I've been lucky enough to see Aldous and her band play live twice. On both occasions I experienced many tingles throughout the performance, which was an absolute joy to me. Many Thanks KEXP and Aldous Harding.

I love how she balances out her guitarist's lack of a microphone by adding "he's my favourite". A small act of such genuine empathy and kindness.

Captivating band. And good to see Cheryl Waters again. :-)

Just came across this soul for the first time... She is so enchanting and beautifully authentic, such inspiration. Her look makes me want to just hug her for eternities.

The smile after her "You're Best One" comment is infectious. The last minute of Damn is one of my favorite music moments of the year. Well Done everyone!!

this is why i love kexp and subscribed all those years ago- to discover new (to me) aural magicians like this!

Literally so happy to have discovered this

I can so relate to her. "That's just what I do, not what I like to do. So what do you like to do? I don't know. I don't know."

What a treat! :) Thank you KEXP for making it possible! Cheryl's voice as soothing as ever, Aldous being honest - bringing the joy each time she sings - together with her amazing band.

I wish the YT ads would not show during songs. Else always checking performances in KEXP. The best sound/mix.

This is stunning. And I hadn't noticed before how Aldous and Richard Ashcroft have strikingly similar angular beauty in their facial symmetry and mannerisms.

Oh Aldous, I've loved you from the moment I saw you at the Tiny Desk. Your features look like my mother who passed away 2/13/14, she would have also loved you so much. Please always create and I hope to see you live one day! If you and the band stop through Southern Oregon on your way to Boise, look me up and I'll show you the greatest coffee/tea places here!

I saw Aldous live in Melbourne last night.... without a doubt THE BEST performance I have ever seen! Love her so much ❤️

Very sympathetic interviewer. I don't think I have ever seen anyone try so earnestly to be honest -with every question they are asked- as Aldous Harding.

I discovered Aldous Harding two days ago. Until I saw this interview I thought that she may not be of this world. Now I know that she is human, and a genius.

fascinating person

“And I sit in the dark.” That’s my favorite part. So relatable haha.

She plays the most deliberate, conflicting, awe inspiring characters ❤️

I have been rooted to my seat, watching and listening to these remarkable artists. Beautiful spellbinding music. Thank you Aldous Harding and your band. Beautiful.

I love how much the band is connected to her. She's a genius, and the band (and the radio host) really, really get it.

I‘m in love with this beautiful band

The best in all the ways that matter.

She have a power over me I can't stop listening to her she is even wonderful when she talks I just want more of her in my system ❤

KEXP THANK YOU i really needed this today 👍🔥❤

She has an inscrutably honest artifice. Reminds of Dylan

So glad she played Damn; it's a special song. Love the way it moseys along, whilst being completely gripping at the same time

Big shoutout to Kevin Suggs. The sound quality is immaculate.

She used to play open mic nights here in Christchurch, Lyttleton NZ. She has been amazing since day one xx

Made me laugh so much the comment about some guy with a camera just goes out and films her in her natural habitat. She is truly a diamond! Love her ways so much.

Such an amazing artist... Thanks for posting KEXP ♥♥♥

It's so amazing to experience how every single sound, and notes, and lyrics in your songs have a deep meaning. It aligns every single particle of my being. Thank you for your art.

"Hey, Aldous - where would you like to eat tonight?" ".....mm......." "....." "There are... many places to eat. And... where I would like to eat... it's... dependent on a lot of things."

I love the way Cheryl peels back the layers to try and unearth the complexities of Aldous mindset and musical talent.....like most of us, Cheryl has been taken on a musical journey but wants credence to solidify her own dreams on that journey.....if that makes sense, it's how I interpreted the interview. Just found that she is playing in London on 20th May....can't wait.

She’s so weird and cool I just love her❤️

This is just too good. An amazing session. Thanks Cheryl and KEXP. X

the interviews in-between overshadow the entertaining quality of the music, what a great interviewer

YES! So happy Aldous Harding is playing at KEXP again. Last time I was very angry at the DJ for not asking enough questions; my apologies to that previous DJ. Cheryl Waters did a fantastic job interviewing her, thank you so much; Aldous Harding is such a fascinating performer. :)

Her music/poetry is on another level. Such an amazing artist. Pure and powerful.

"Damn" is absolutely stunning. This whole performance is stunning in general.

How do her expressions perfectly describe how her music makes me feel?

Absolutely beautiful and great... It gives me goosebump everytime i listen to it.

Designer was my pick for album of the year for 2019. Not that I heard that many but that was what I tuned into. It's a kind of music that sounds new and old at the same time.😎

So much more than I expected. This is just what I need right now.

Gracias por esto KEXP , lo necesitaba. Amo la música de Aldous Harding

Brilliant. Both Aldous and Cheryl.