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Aesop Rock
Aesop Rock

Aesop Rock Makes His TV Debut Performing "Dorks" Live On The Late Show

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This one was a long time coming. After over 20 years of recording music, underground hip-hop mainstay Aesop Rock just made his network television debut last night. Aesop served as the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Making sure to make the most of the moment, Aesop brought along Yo La Tengo to serve as the backing band for his performance of his track “Dorks” - watch it below. Aesop Rock’s new album, The Impossible Kid, is out now.

Get Aesop's remaining tour dates with Homeboy Sandman below, as well.

15 Jun: Portland @ Port City Music Hall Tickets

16 Jun: Burlington @ Higher Ground Tickets

17 Jun: Boston @ Paradise Rock Club Tickets

27 Jun: Richmond @ The National Tickets

28 Jun: Washington, DC @ 930 Club

29 Jun: Carrboro @ Cat’s Cradle Tickets

1 Jul: Charlotte @ Visulite Tickets

2 Jul: Knoxville @ The International Tickets

3 Jul: Atlanta @ The Loft Tickets

5 Jul: Orlando @ The Social Tickets

6 Jul: Ft. Lauderdale @ Revolution Tickets

8 Jul: St Petersburg @ State Theatre Tickets

10 Jul: Pensacola @ Vinyl Music Hall Tickets

11 Jul: Baton Rouge @ Varsity Theatre Tickets

13 Jul: San Antonio @ Paper Tiger Tickets

14 Jul: Dallas @ Trees Tickets

15 Jul: Austin @ Barracuda Tickets

17 Jul: Omaha @ Slowdown Tickets

18 Jul: Minneapolis @ First Avenue Tickets