PinkPantheress: Intimate Desk Performance

For those of us who embrace the term “chronically online” as a comforting identifier, the enchanting world of PinkPantheress serves as a sanctuary. In moments of stillness, her soothing voice and the gentle echoes of Y2K nostalgia wash over us like a cherished memory. With her signature roller in her bangs and a purse she carries with grace, PinkPantheress has truly become our soundtrack, vision board, and calming guide.

In this delightful set, the once-anonymous dance-pop artist beautifully sheds her well-known electronic sound. To our collective joy, her voice remains just as captivating, and her presence is as magnetic in these new arrangements. Dressed in her iconic tartan pattern (accompanied by a matching teapot), she expands her soundscape, swapping the glitchy samples of “Girl Like Me” for rich, resonant guitar riffs. The softer, jazz-infused moments in songs like “Pain” and “Illegal” reflect the gentle transitions we often crave.

As she performs, PinkPantheress effortlessly navigates through the array of instruments before her, sprinkling harmonica notes, a touch of cowbell, and soft chimes throughout her set. Her comedic timing, both deadpan and precise, reminds us of the special connection fans feel with her digital presence. It’s always a delightful experience when artists choose to reimagine their music alongside us in such an intimate setting. PinkPantheress embraces this challenge with poise, maintaining her enchanting aura, which keeps us mesmerized.

SET LIST
“Attracted to You”
“Pain”
“Break It Off”
“Illegal”
“Girl Like Me”
“The aisle”
“Passion”
“Tonight”

MUSICIANS
PinkPantheress: vocals, harmonica, percussion
Lisa Remar: keys, music director
Sofie D’Angelo: guitar, background vocals
RANI ADI: bass
Tina Chau Le: keys, guitar, background vocals
Joe Lesher-Liao: DJ
Jaleacia “Queen Drums” Harris: drums

TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Dora Levite
Director/Editor: Maia Stern
Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Maia Stern, Sofia Seidel, Michael Zamora, Alanté Serene
Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna
Production Assistant: Dhanika Pineda
Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez
Series Editor: Lars Gotrich
Tiny Desk Team: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson, Robin Hilton