Local Natives: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 

I have been to countless live shows of every genre in my life…I truly feel that Local Natives may be the best I’ve ever seen. It’s ridiculous how good they are.

Wish they recorded an acoustic album of all their songs. Their live versions always sound incredible.

Crazy how big they are now....still one of my favorite tiny desks!

I already liked Local Natives but seeing this video made me love them even more.

Attention everyone! There are approximately 161 people who hate, but, can't sing, nor play any instrument, that decided to put a thumbs down on this video.... shame on them. Local Natives live, is amazing... if only, this is what 2021 needs.

They're singing many parts in octaves and I can tell you this is one of the hardest things in music because both parts Intonation needs to be absolutely on point. And these guys did it just perfect!!

Hearing these guys live at Osheaga this year was a true privilege. They are incredibly hard working and to say they sound amazing is an understatement. Local Natives are band everybody needs to see live to believe that they're one of the most outstanding and yet underrated bands in North America right now. You'd be kicking yourself if you decided to skip their set at any festival.

Cards and Quarters sounded perfect. That's the way to do it.

Wide Eyes = no words can describe this songs beauty. oh to see it with my own eyes.

THE best mustache that came across in NPR since ever! still hunts me! remember the first time I saw this clip, back in 2012, both amazed and amused. Cheers from Portugal 🍻 ps: yeap, I still see this vid in 2023!

I literally just found these guys about about hour ago and I honestly have never loved a band as much as I love these guys.

Cards and Quarters is such a masterpiece. The drumming is so tactful and subtly brilliant. And, my God, the harmonies...

How can you dislike this video. Rare to find a band like this. With naturally good voices. Look at their other stuff

Out of all the amazing live recordings of 'Airplanes', this is their best performance. Flawless. All 3 songs are expertly done.

I'm little 9 years late to the party.

Such a harmonizing, beautiful, special performance! You could feel the love and energy through their music every time!! Much love and blessings from Canada to everyone reading this!!!

I don't think I'll ever find another acoustic set I love more than this.

It’s good to revisit this every once in a while

THAT FREAKIN BASS! No one cares about bass but it makes the music.

They are so genuinely passionate about the music, it makes it so real and beautiful. Absolutely love them.

Wide eyes got me Wide eyed thanks for the trip

Yeah just saw Local natives live. Wasn't even a huge fan at the time, but they absolutely killed it. So much energy, like it was one if their first shows. Also, before the show, one went on a bike ride, the other a run, and another had a kettle bell lol. Staying in shape I gues

Just saw them live in SD last Thursday. Before it, they already had a special spot in my heart, with their vocals feeling a little melancholy to me, and the beautiful & novel arrangement of their songs (esp dat percussion ;D). Seeing them live though.. man, I have to say it was a once in a lifetime, absolutely amazing show. I already can't wait for the next time I'll see them~

Came from a opening band 10 years ago to now in 2020 making it big. Patience is key

"Infectious" is the perfect word for their music.

This is one of the best live performances I've ever heard; even my Dad's feel'n it- really timeless talent.

Have watched this dozens of times. Still magical. Love me some Local Natives.

A mustache like that, how could you not?

One of the absolute greatest bands to listen to

This whole channel is just amazing. I love you NPR. And Local Natives!

This is why I love Local Natives, such a remarkably majestic band.

Maaaaaaaaaaan these guys are so damn good!! Love them..summer days...sweet surf and a girl in my arms...melodies of pure heart felt love! Keep going Local Natives....you fill so many souls and hearts! Big beautiful hugs! x

it is so nice to hear music that makes you feel happy to be alive

it's crazy that this was 8 years ago ! how time flies ! 2011 was such a good year

Kelcey's voice is so beautiful

The tiny desk concert series is just so awesome. I know I am not the only who thinks they sound better here than on the record. Its the same for many bands.

Still watching this years later!! There's definitely been a drop off in music like this recently ... Local Natives never fail!

is anybody else disappointed they didnt do World News for the NPR

Their voices give me chills. So amazing!

This really feels like REAL “music” 🥺❤️❤️ you don’t hear that too often anymore? My new favorite song!!!

Airplanes makes me feel like I soar. I love it all

good. but on their Take Away Show, they were amazing. Idk how that channel always has the best sound when filming in weird locations

they always sound so amazing.

This is such an awesome performance. I always have to come back to it!

Love the Local Natives even better acoustic. 🎸 🎼🎶

this is/was/always will be amazing

every one of them plays such a huge role in the harmonies and ah i love it, perfect

Earth wind water fire heaven they all harmonize

that guy is one of the best damn drummers you will find in Indie-influenced music :)

I LOVE THESE TINY DESKS CONCERTS!! every single one i've seen I've absolutely LOVED!!

I've seen this video so many times, and I just can't get tired.

Pure, raw, music. Finally. This is awesome.

Wow! I am blown away! Such great musicians

saw these guys at the Disney concert hall in L.A. a few years back and that show was amazing and in a amazing venue.

These guys are fantastic. Thanks for showcasing them!

Still beautiful in 2015

Beautiful. I've watched it 20+ times and still never get bored. ANOTHER SESSION PLEASE :)

I love the passion behind Kelcey's voice! amazing

I don't know how many times I've watched this video. Just love it

i couldn't tell which guy was sing high and which was singing low until the last song

This makes me so happy. I just love them.

just seeing the square that came up on my home page from being subscribed made me happy. knew local natives wouldnt let me down!

one of my favorites so far, im so glad i subscribed to this channel

NPR I've listened to so many of your Tiny Desk Concerts is not even fathomable.

killer stache killer music

This album was truly elite

How could anyone dislike this??! This is pure talent!

I like it, and thought I would being that I like pretty much everything that the Tiny Desk Concerts puts on. But why would people click on this, and then decide they should devote energy to telling people they didn't like it? Why? Why? Why... If you don't like it, leave the page.

This is the video that introduced me to Local Natives. I'm exceedingly glad that I clicked this when it showed up on the sidebar. Literally life changing

still beautifull in 2024

Of course this is amazing...it is impossible not to fall in love with everything Local Natives does. I wish they had done "World News" for this Tiny Desk Concert, though! It's all about NPR, after all. :)

this is the best version of the song.. directo al corazón!! gracias!!

Definitely one of my new favourite bands. Awesome sound.

love the percussion on this!

This performance is what turned me on to Local Natives. Still love it

Just saw them at ACL. Hands down one of the most sincere, best performances in the festival.

I was not expecting what came out of them. I really enjoyed this.

I love this. Just energetic and beautiful and sounds just..so good

forever and a day, always! so good!

such an awesome performance. a whole new appreciation after seeing this.

Love it! First thing I heard from them... Going to see them live this Saturday

ahh, nothing like great harmonies after a long day

Those harmonies are unworldly.

Seeing Local Natives play in concert... I've never seen a band so tight. They could have been pretending to play along to their album and I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference. Such great tunes and their harmonies are eerily beautiful. Love this band!

L.A. Homegrown...Fantastic!!! Thank you soo much for the introduction!! OOXOO

Beautiful , harmonies were spot on, excellent band

Favorite band.

I saw these guys in Isla Vista near UCSB in 2008 as a freshman in college and look at them now 😢👏

These guys make my soul bounce. They’re so deliciously creepy and talented, I get instahappy when I hear their trademark sound.

Simply beautiful.

Favorite band. Great acoustic session

Beautiful.

saw them live...so beautiful

Taylor and Kelcey's harmonies always give me chills..

NPR seriously needs to make a "Tiny Desk Concerts" album off of these recordings. I enjoy many of them more than the recorded albums.

i remember seeing/listening to crosby,stills&nash early on....got goosebumps just like i do listening to these boys....~steveT

i want to see them live again.... local natives are amazing.

love local native!

Beautiful, oh my god, sooo beautiful...

amazing as always.