King Princess at Electric Brixton
King Princess has returned to London following the release of her third studio album Girl Violence. It’s been three years since her last EP and tour, and the crowd at Electric Brixton is packed, restless, and ready to welcome this new chapter.
Opening with the crescendo of Cherry, the energy of the room immediately shifts. Pausing for a lingering cheer before she sings, it’s clear that KP brings an air of playful defiance to her performance. The songs that follow are more highlights from the new record, which she jokingly refers to as the night’s “assigned reading”. There’s an edge to this new sound, with raw vocals and whining guitar riffs. The difference is apparent when she plays an older track, The Bend, which is a softer, more delicate fan favourite.
Even as she plays these slower numbers, there are moments between that keep the atmosphere light and lively. At one point, King Princess declares this London show the loudest of the tour, coaxing out a ringing cheer from the audience. Another crowd pleaser follows like a reward: Pussy Is God plays, and everyone sings and moves along.
Continuing with a mix of old and new, including the new title track and Pain, which she chooses to play from a list of four fan favourites, KP is captivating, effortlessly moving about the small stage. Even though the venue is tightly packed, there’s constant moving, like a collective pulse throughout the set. In high-energy songs like Cry Cry Cry it’s clear, but it reaches a peak with Hit the Back. After an impressive piano intro, the singer tells everyone to get low and jump, and they do enthusiastically.
As the gig begins to wind down, the artist shares a heartfelt moment before going back to the very start with Talia, her first single. “I’ve been touring in London since I was 20, I’ll be turning 27 next month, it’s like coming home to a city that supported me…so thank you.”
Playing three songs for the encore, King Princess finishes with Ohio, a great guitar-driven ballad that rounds up the night and the artist’s whole sound. It’s as if she’s come full circle, playing such a powerful number that sums up her raw edge and vocal prowess, and ending the performance on a buzzing high.
Daisy Grace Greetham
Photos: LA Benoit
For further information and future events, visit King Princess’s website here.
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