Thou, the first metal band to perform at the Tiny Desk concert series, delivered a set showcasing a balance between their heavy, tortuous sound and beautifully ornate arrangements. The band performed acoustic-driven songs from their album "Inconsolable," demonstrating how quiet moments can be just as crushing as their more aggressive tracks. Guitarist KC Stafford noted that this was the softest he had ever played, showcasing a different side of the band's music. Co-vocalists Emily McWilliams and Melissa Guion joined Stafford on vocals for "The Hammer," a track with cryptic lyrics written by Bryan Funck, the band's usual vocalist who watched from the audience during the performance. Thou, an American sludge metal band formed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2005, comprises Bryan Funck, Andy Gibbs, Matthew Thudium, Mitch Wells, KC Stafford, and Tyler Coburn. Their unique musical style combines heavy, extreme measures with intricate arrangements, exemplified in their Tiny Desk concert where they explored the power of softer moments in their music.