NPR have released Arlo Park’s at home, Tiny Desk Concert on their YouTube channel as a part of their online performance series. Arlo had a very stripped-down version of the usual set up, as she performed surrounded by house plants at a more casual desk.
She took to Instagram to announce the performance saying; “Supa excited to announce that my @nprmusic tiny desk session from home is live!! What a dream!! I’ve been watching these for years n fingers crossed when it’s all safe I can do one irl – sending hugs to all you new n og angels – things are aligning and it’s thanks to you x “
Arlo opened the performance with her latest single, Hurt, followed by her songs Cola, Eugene and Black Dog. She also took time to talk to the viewers to explain the meaning of each song and how they make her feel and how that may have changed over lockdown. The insight she provides into her song writing makes the audience feel even more connected her as an artist as well as the music.
Arlo spoke about lockdown as a whole saying; “I feel like quarantine, for me, has been an exercise in introspection, in growth, in healing.” She also talked about her song Black Dog, which she released over lockdown and about how the song is about mental health in a time where everyone feels lost, she said; “In times like these, it’s very important to take care of our heads and set up boundaries and surround ourselves with people who recognise our needs as valid.”
Viewers really took to Arlo’s performance, many left comments on the YouTube video, one fan said; “Arlo has been my lockdown discovery. Absolutely lovely to hear these songs this pure.” Another added; “I already KNOW this is incredible, 30s in. thank you tiny desk for introducing me to new artists.”
You can watch Arlo Parks Tiny Desk Concert on NPR’s YouTube channel now.
