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 power left the crew in shock. The French singer-songwriter blends chanson française, R&B and pop with a punk-ish je ne sais quoi. You will have seen her carry out throughout 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 provides 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 can be etched in my mind endlessly. 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. Actually, she’s proper. I do not assume any artist might have accomplished what she did.
For those who or somebody you understand 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 Group: Kara Body, Ashley Pointer, Lars Gotrich
- Government Producer: Suraya Mohamed
- Collection Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
- VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
