Rex Orange County performing "Sunflower" Live on KCRW

Rex Orange County is not from Southern California. In fact, it’s the moniker of 20-year-old UK musician Alex O'Connor, whose star has risen swiftly on the strength of the insanely catchy single Loving Is Easy. He brings his unique modern pop sound to KCRW's studio in Santa Monica for a live session.
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[@dzni9061]

rex needs a tiny desk concert

[@asdfhall69]

I AGREE

[@KylePerryKDP]

100%

[@yzenialee09]

YES PLEASE!!!

[@ooz64]

yes

[@ezrablake1234]

and kexp

[@avuhhh]

holy crap his voice sounds just like the studio recorded song!! good thing the instrumentals are different or else it’d be identical to the record!

[@irmentrud]

avuhhh stfu

[@thehalfrican9468]

Saw him in Detroit and yeah we were blown away that he literally sounds the same

[@wheresjal9043]

You know why? Cause theres no "Autotune"

[@homeschool_dropouthd6894]

He sounds different to me...

[@FAITHFULQRX]

He doesn’t sound the same

[@Jua_Gab]

Life: u have to choose 1 song, and that song will be in your brain 24/7.
me: sunflower.

[@Z4DE12]

yea bestfriend

[@chacarelee]

bestfriend for me the best

[@natefroggy3626]

Pink Guy - ANAL BEADS

[@mav4102]

me: John Mayer - New Light

[@mik6176]

I’d need Untitled by Rex. Great song and sadly relatable. For a jolly up eating Singh, Best Friend. And for the overall mix and the best, this!

[@thisisjames69]

This song makes my morning feel better.

[@brochahotato4622]

James Smith this song is my alarm to get up for work lol

[@agrg6533]

Thought I was the only one.

[@ralhplouisestiller6698]

Same. As my alarm too

[@unknownchannel5866]

Same😂😂

[@dalejohnsantos5823]

Yes!!!!

[@GoldenBoyDims]

bassist really added a nice spice to this version

[@aidansetias5591]

Really could do with the wind players though

[@J5charlie]

hopefully rex doesn't end up hating this song

[@vincent2593]

How?

[@ceremians]

Why?

[@Kaonashimusic]

Some artist like nirvana, paramore, panic at the disco.. ending up hate their most famous songs

[@014dinakarg4]

@@Kaonashimusic dont you forget Radiohead

[@abelshevcenko]

@@vincent2593 bored maybe ? because they have to sing it all the time

[@eric_e95]

anyone gonna mention how crisp that bass sounds

[@johnnyluna7824]

thats my mans Daryl

[@zoobloo]

i know right so groovyy

[@PabsEscobar]

It’s also a 5 string

[@alyssaberry.]

eric Ear candyyy 🍭!

[@de7io407]

eric here for the bass

[@ObiWanKenobi]

That drummer and the whole touring band is so tight!

[@chicanochops]

FACTS

[@pickletets3279]

GENERAL KENOBI!

[@ObiWanKenobi]

Xyvlen hello there

[@junieyip]

Xyvlen j

[@janlawrence10]

True that and the voice

[@anemicvampire8145]

his voice is even more smoother live im shook

[@themanguy2110]

It’s a shame he started autotuning, his natural voice is amazing. It’s like if Natalie Portman got plastic surgery

[@joejtunes]

Holy shit that bassist is on point

[@jeromehouston05]

@Matt, The DabMan what haha

[@devareusofficial2212]

@Matt, The DabMan how it can explain a thing

[@valneighrryou5124]

@Matt U fuckin racist

[@xyzofia]

@Matt right a white american male invented it so

[@thirus8312]

@@devareusofficial2212 black bass players are more known and well renowned for funk in the bass community, much more than white bass players. While yes this isn’t technically funk but the roots are still there

[@kimmylester6826]

yall' hear that talent?

[@dangerincorporated1505]

Hes a blessing to my ears

[@primozeroyt]

Yessssssssssss

[@carisa2635]

bless my ears.

[@dangerincorporated1505]

@@carisa2635 bless this amazing man.

[@carisa2635]

rex orange county i love rex freaking sm ah

[@soodbongek8617]

That 5 string bass.

[@meganwheeler9049]

"back when i *DUN DUN DUN* up to many times"

[@hannahcapin7475]

I just imagine myself blasting this in the car at night. Too bad I don't have a car and I don't know how to drive

[@diomondpicaxe8850]

SOOOoOO relatable😜😟👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

[@salmarahmatia19]

ME

[@craphead2749]

Meeee

[@henryseisenman]

As someone who actually does all of that it's an amazing feeling, especially on a warm night with the windows down!

[@ICEY02]

henrythehankengine can relate too bro i’ve experienced that too and the feels is so damn good

[@najwaafayza]

just release the damn album boi we need a new bop

[@DzikriFauzan]

Najwaa Fayza from indonesia?

[@eveknowles5964]

Najwaa Fayza boi

[@lilachie]

Listen to bcos you'll never be free if you haven't given it a try

[@najwaafayza]

@@lilachie already did aaaa long time ago :/

[@najwaafayza]

@@DzikriFauzan iyaa

[@victoriako4170]

I always feel down, but his song makes me feel hope

[@gfriendk]

This is the best sunflower live don't @ me

[@gamingisko]

gfriend k @gfriend k

[@JusticiaSN]

@ me

[@CPtracker080]

@gfriend k

[@alexi0186]

You’re not wrong

[@brvnotrash]

@gfriend k k

[@user-rq3he3cq2j]

I dont know why but this bring smile to my face , i feel nothing but happiness

[@leavemealone661]

i feel like you hehe:)

[@mukhammadlutfan5576]

Come to Indonesia 🙅🙏✋

[@saifulamriofficial3005]

gazkeunnn

[@erieaprizal3694]

C0m3 T0 1Nd0n3siahhh~

[@felixadipratama5984]

gas teross

[@arifrahmanrezky9842]

I'm waiting for that sht to came true

[@piaa1500]

YESSS PLSSSSS

[@izziewrightx]

everything about him is beautifully effortless. love u rex

[@syahirmokhtar7511]

the facial expression and feeling at 4:00 is the reason why i started playing guitar

[@theliameffect1815]

Everyone is talking about the bassist but that drummer absolutely killed it

[@turneryoung905]

That bass is kickin ass

[@kevindebelen5131]

I’m a guitarist and I appreciate those drummers who plays like that 👏🏻

[@juanmeich8784]

0:35 DAT FACE DUDE. I FEEL IT TOO

[@syazlyana4205]

damn😂😂😂❤

[@fionnmaguireoloughlin3538]

This is one of my favourite drum performances ever. He almost single handedly makes up for the lack of instruments

[@priscilam4091]

I want to know
Where I can go
When you're not around
And I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment?
So I can say
I, I need you so
Cause right now you know, that nothing is new
And I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground
And you smile at me and said
"I don't wanna see you crying
You don't have to feel this emptiness"
She said "I love you till the day that I die"
Maybe she's right
Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place
I'm trying to keep my mind at bay
Sunflowers still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Make it do-down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream
And dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I'm lucky to be near you
You can see it in my face
But when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place
I'm trying to keep my mind at bay
Sunflowers still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Make it do-down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
And so she sat me down
And told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down and feel empty inside
And told me that she love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right
Cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly, don't even know why
I, I honestly don't even know why
I'm trying to keep my mind at bay
Sunflowers still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Make it do-down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes

[@facelessmanruin]

nobody asked and nobody cares that you performed the simple task of copying and fucking pasting

[@realrigbone3944]

lawrence some people appreciate it. You degenerate fuck.

[@aaraynon1015]

D

[@Arkanpramal]

I dont need this, the lyric is already in my brain fuck

[@veizeell9297]

Thanks

[@tawfiqsalleh4630]

bro really killed that drum set, shhiiiiiiiiiittt!

[@struckbyamightygustofwind]

I've been a fan since he was more of an underground artist. I'm very proud and happy he is getting all this success and recognition!!

[@annaager6079]

Same, at the same time he's like a gift that I want to keep for myself and myself only because it's like he's been there for me for so long through the ups and the (d-d-)downs, but I'm so happy for him at the same time and he's finally getting everything that he deserves. He's going to do so many things for so many people and I'm just happy I got to watch it all go down. It's crazy.

[@bambibloggerfantage]

Agreed, he deserves this success. Plus he still does his own thing which I love.

[@rakhazufarahman4990]

I just really wanna keep him for me thats all im sorry im selfish bye

[@heatherxtherese]

featzfire same omg it's amazing seeing underrated artists flower and grow bxjxksos

[@ryanmeldiaz5727]

Phum Viphurit, Rex Orange County, Boy Pablo, and Mac DeMarco in one playlist, anyone?

[@matwith1-t254]

Rynml Dz daz literally my playlist

[@alif-hy4zb]

Cucu,clairo,joji

[@rarabina4910]

sunset rollercoaster

[@denirachman2979]

Please anyone make 1 playlist for this.

[@herbeenhernandez1250]

Cuco, Boy Pablo, Clario, and Rex Orange County

[@lilyl201]

This is so pure, I wish I could watch it live and dance with my friends to this

[@jayg4636]

Brilliant performance. His voice sounds amazing and gifted on the guitar too.

[@samuelgonzalez1392]

BrUH... That drummer is a MONSTER

[@morganhill4112]

y'all hear sumn? *i dunno but i think i'm hearin' talent*

[@kaydv3231]

*OH* yeah yeah

[@thegenerichotdog3575]

I love the extended first part of the song he does here. So great live!

[@destinymonae306]

I added this song to my playlist a while a ago and it finally played today and I’ve had it on repeat all day😩 the melodies and feels✨

[@leomakesshit]

This is so nice. I honestly like his live versions better than studio.

[@yudhapriawibawa5091]

[Intro]
I want to know
Where I can go
When you're not around
And I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment
So I can say
I, I need you so
'Cause right now you know that nothing here's new
And I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground
And you smiled at me and said
[Verse 1]
I don't wanna see you cry
You don't have to feel this emptiness
She said I love you till the day that I die
Well maybe she's right
'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place
[Chorus]
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
[Verse 2]
You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream
A dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I’m lucky to be me and you can see it in my face
Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place
[Chorus]
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
[Bridge]
And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down and feel empty inside
And told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right, 'cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly, don't even know why
I, I honestly don't even know why
[Chorus]
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes

[@mailesabagala9811]

I’m literally in tears I love him and his music so much

[@domodolma]

Someone hand me a slice of bread, cause this is literally my *JAM*

[@nay_snails]

He didn’t have to snap that hard

[@edv3499]

He sings so well that makes me sad when i try

[@budaonthetoast]

Edgar Vieira it takes practice man Anyone can sing with practice

[@JadonArmon]

retweet

[@hanifsyahsn1279]

What a bass dudeeeee, i love it

[@prncessj]

so talented ugh i love the energy from this

[@altshift_]

Any Filipinos here with good taste of music?

[@brentreformado]

Meee

[@altheaulanday3506]

Hiii

[@lyriee]

Kitty Cat eyy

[@cyblue007]

Aports

[@mimitunesmelodiotictots7622]

Ansabee? Nigagawa mu?

[@skullecter9843]

I love this kid... so damn good for his age and so much emotion and feeling in his songs and lyrics. Very refreshing.

[@moondasiy8158]

I love his live vocals they are amazing 😭❤️

[@kenyattajohnson5676]

i love this tune, never expected to like it, but music is music and vibz is vibz. beautiful arrangement. well done

[@Muramasa90]

i love how these guys dressed up so casual, lol.

[@cam-bl1hq]

*ok but why does he sound better live?*

[@helmytamrela5085]

i feel so happy to hear rex singing @ live concert:')
my heart is bumping~~

[@spiral99]

One of the best live performances i’ve ever seen

[@herbivorz7615]

This version is better than the original ones.

[@genesisdelrey777]

Herbi Vorz i agree i love the bass and drums

[@aniquahfaiz9036]

WHY DOES HE BLESS OUR EARS LIKE THIS????????? LOVE YOU REX ORANGE COUNTY

[@antoniopedrogomes7402]

That sounds like heaven. So talented!

[@heyitsmariabanana]

His voice is so clean darnnnn ittt im inlove

[@yudhasyahrul2544]

last part was lit 🔥🔥🔥

[@almiraputriaprilyani8922]

AAAAAA YOU MAKE ME FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE AND SONG!!!!! YOU MAKE ME SMILE WHEN I'M SAD!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHHHHH❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mariaeduardaprado9960]

i thought that was impossible this song get better but now I see that it's possible, congrats love you xoxo ❤️

[@jazminlopez8265]

Ughh so effortlessly serenading

[@muhamadaidilf2547]

This song reminds me when i was falling in love with her.
Rest in peace.

[@jemorante6634]

those bass are so damn good. it enhance the sound and give it a different flavor 🖤💙🧡

[@ashtanga3000]

Oh my gosh, this song live is SO good 😭

[@mrrisandi]

Perfect guitar tone

[@ellen9951]

I’ve watched this 15 times

[@kingtelebrico2001]

i watched it more than that, u better off.

[@MrMiggsofthe]

His band is great

[@odyssey3670]

I’m just so in love with his voice 😍😍

[@Arkanpramal]

I'm in love with rex orange county, he is so talented

[@mahboo7504]

tbh , nowadays ppl who makes less effort on youtube makes more attention and its kinda unfair who works harder and get less attention and respect , dont know why he's still underrated , but high hopes on him that he'd be popular on other places and would actually be worth it on his hardworks.
- yours truly < 3

[@chewedpicks]

Who's still watching in September 2021. I swear his voice sounds so good and he looks effortless

[@kofitakashi3390]

I usually don't like live version but this is truly amazing. I'm crying...

[@themidnightrun7708]

If you usually find yourself not enjoying live versions of songs maybe you're listening to the wrong artists. Rex is an example of a good one!🤘

[@erosej6361]

That bass line is blessing 😋

[@hanzarmand]

British band always on another levels 🔥

[@almaruiz466]

I need Rex to come out with new music because every song is so damn great

[@MichaelTux]

These guys are gold!!!! Favorite new song 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@technicolourable]

Never bored, I am waiting for for this. Better live quality video

[@cara5346]

This actually almost sounds exactly like the song when it’s not live! I like that

[@chantel5245]

"presses ear to keyboard,,
*oh the bass is nice*

[@arielllanita7174]

The bass is an eargasm

[@luisesimoes6888]

One of my favorite musics so far

[@ajayaids]

ay too bad his jazzy wind ensemble wasn't there to spice it up real good :,)

[@evehdez]

In love!💘

[@kellersimoneaux5914]

The drums are so smooth!

[@al3x.zombi363]

😍😭 his voice is even better live, i cant

[@4pa07_angelinaayupratiwi4]

That bass tho

[@lorenzoherbert7110]

The 🐐🐐🐐

[@z3ngz]

I'm crying this is so beautiful ily alex

[@chasebaker4852]

Beautiful

[@ahmadtaufiq2526]

My man at 0:37 vibing out.. you love to see it

[@Jerardo]

holy crap that drummers tight!!

[@DJF27]

Just amazing per usual

[@najeeha2478]

his voice is so soothing

[@ObiWanKenobi]

3:45 for that tasty fill

[@oliverpiers6603]

Very mad song epic word it’s a good song lads

[@debbyrahmaastarini2412]

Live cover the best i had ever seen!!!!

[@user-ff1zj2gj7d]

I luve this version sm

[@RainkidOfficial]

Hello world and beyond, we’re Rainkid, we’ve released our newest single “Art Must Be Beautiful” and it’ll be awesome if you can check it out, it will mean the world to us, thanks!
Take care xx
Rainkid

[@jamielacsa9526]

NAPAKAGANDA TALAGA PUTANGINAAGSHAJZBAKZBSJABD

[@mateodeloscielos]

The drummer is killing it!

[@milandakristall6221]

damn the drummer is gooood too