Jungle Performs Seven Songs in One Continuous Set at NPR

Jungle performed a seven-track set at the NPR Tiny Desk, executing the songs as one continuous musical block.

The London-based group is known for blending vintage soul and R&B with modern production. The band features Tom McFarland on keys, Josh Lloyd-Watson on guitar, and Lydia Kitto on guitar and vocals. They are joined by Lucy Kitto, Geo Jordan, George Day, Will Fry, and Kwaye. During the performance, the musicians kept the energy steady as they moved through their set list without standard pauses.

The set opened with "Someday, Somewhere" and "Beat 54 (All Good Now)." Lloyd-Watson told the audience, "We're gonna keep the music rolling." The band transitioned directly into "Dominoes" from the 2023 album Volcano. They followed this with "The Wave" and the 2025 single "Keep Me Satisfied." The group showcased six-part harmonies during that track. They concluded the performance with a slower version of "Back on 74."

The songs addressed themes of love, loss, and persistence. The track "Casio" dealt with faded dreams. "Someday, Somewhere" explored a dead-end infatuation. "The Wave" focused on the struggle to hold on during difficult times. Despite the heavy subject matter, the performers maintained a cheerful demeanor throughout the session.

The production team included producer Robin Hilton and director and editor Maia Stern. Josh Newell handled audio mixing. Bobby Carter served as creative director. The videography team consisted of Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, and Alanté Serene. Josephine Nyounai worked as the audio engineer. Ashley Pointer assisted with production. The series was created by Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson, and Robin Hilton.

The Tiny Desk team also included Kara Frame and Felix Contreras. Daoud Tyler-Ameen served as the copy editor. Michael Zamora and Lexy Beale took photographs. Lars Gotrich acted as series editor. Suraya Mohamed was the executive producer. Sonali Mehta served as executive director.

The full performance is available as part of the NPR Tiny Desk Concert series.