Welsh indie pop troupe Los Campesinos! brought brought their inspired live presence to an American television audience tonight, performing the lead single off their 4th LP, Hello Sadness, for the Late Show with David Letterman. Declaring the experience the “best moment of our lives,” Gareth Campesinos and Co. took on “By Your Hand” with vigor and precision for an impressively unified rendition given the 8-piece setup filling up the Ed Sullivan Theater stage. This clip is a can’t-miss for LC fans and newcomers alike, so let’s cut to the chase by giving it a spin below:
In other Los Camp news, tonight is only the beginning of a massive jaunt that finds the group touring Ontario, Canada, the U.S., and back home to the U.K. clear through March. You can find a date on their itinerary and pick up tickets here.