Earlier than we begin, a warning: This live performance features a track about suicide.
From the second Yseult stepped behind the Tiny Desk to rehearse, her fearless, full-out vitality left the group in shock. The French singer-songwriter blends chanson française, R&B and pop with a punk-ish je ne sais quoi. You could have seen her carry out through the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer season Olympics, however her vulnerability and experimentation makes Yseult a no brainer for our Tiny stage.
The vigorous set kicks off with two hauntingly stunning tracks, “SUICIDE” and “MTV.” Yseult then gives a glimpse of an unreleased track, “PROBLEMATIC,” adopted by the upbeat “CUTE,” which coaxes the group with its playful, but clean groove. The ultimate track, “GARÇON,” is the cherry on high of a efficiency that shall be etched in my mind ceaselessly. Yseult does all this whereas donning a t-shirt with the phrases “BITCH YOU COULD NEVER,” a track title from 2024’s MENTAL, on full show. Truthfully, she’s proper. I do not suppose any artist may have performed what she did.
For those who or somebody you recognize could also be contemplating suicide or is in disaster, contact the 988 Suicide & Disaster Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or the Disaster Textual content Line by texting HOME to 741741.
SET LIST
- “SUICIDE”
- “MTV”
- “PROBLEMATIC”
- “CUTE”
- “GARÇON”
MUSICIANS
- Yseult: vocals
- Darius Woodley: drums
- Brandyn Porter: guitar
- Evan Rainey: bass
- Christian Almiron: keys
- Livv.: background vocals
- LennAsia: background vocals
- Jhetti Rose: background vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
- Producer: Alanté Serene
- Director/Editor: Maia Stern
- Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell
- Host/Collection Producer: Bobby Carter
- Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Zayrha Rodriguez, Sofia Seidel
- Audio Engineer: Josephine Nyounai
- Manufacturing Assistant: Dora Levite
- Photographer: Mhari Shaw
- Tiny Desk Workforce: Kara Body, Ashley Pointer, Lars Gotrich
- Govt Producer: Suraya Mohamed
- Collection Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
- VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
