Upcoming pop rock talent LØLØ recently released her second album god forbid a girl spits out her feelings, more than enough reason to look forward to what she has in store live. After the warm reception of her debut falling for robots and wishing i was one, expectations for this follow-up were particularly high. With over 150 million streams worldwide, strong collaborations, and an impressive festival track record, LØLØ has firmly established herself in modern pop rock.
During this European tour, LØLØ brings along two support acts, including Texan singer-songwriter Sydney Sherrill. Although originally from Texas, she is now based in New York. Her sound overlaps with that of the headliner, just a slightly sweeter and more accessible, with more positive lyrics. Her debut album 17 Youngand Stunning was well received by the press. Songs like Hard Candy, Closer and Here I Am translate strongly to a live setting; those unfamiliar with her would do well to give these tracks a listen. Another striking detail is how young her band is—the album title doesn’t seem far from reality. Musically, her set can be described as pop rock with a sharp edge. The front rows are immediately drawn in, enthusiastically singing along, clapping, and jumping. With a cover of If It Makes You Happy by Sheryl Crow, she proves she can also shine with a softer song. It clearly suits her perfectly. She closes with the heavier If I Can Last, which sounds promising for the future. After her set, she takes plenty of time to chat with fans at the merch stand, a nice, personal touch.
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Ella Red also recently released her debut album It’s Not Real, and it must be said that she can easily stand alongside the headliner. In preparation for this concert, her record proved highly accessible and instantly engaging. Everything points to a bright future for this artist, with plenty of strong songs, solid stage presence, and a natural sense for audience interaction. On stage, she presents herself as colorful and energetic, almost playful like a ballerina (a subtle nod to her outfit), with a voice that remains effortlessly steady. Her eyes sparkle, and her joy in performing is contagious. She is accompanied only by a drummer, but together they effortlessly command the entire venue. Party Animal feels like a song tailor-made for her. A nice detail is that she previously joined LØLØ on an earlier tour. Live, she evokes an intriguing mix of Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Emilie Autumn: theatrical, intense, yet emotionally vulnerable. The fact that she designs her own clothing further highlights her artistic individuality. The audience responds enthusiastically: fans sing along to every note, and her playful interactions—like asking “Is it hot in here or is it you?” receive exactly the reaction you’d expect. Her set is varied and energetic, with a strong connection to the crowd. Highlights include Parasite, Party Animal, He Asked For It, Funeral, and closing track I Like You Best.
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LØLØ’s “diary,” delivered through a voice-over, provides the intro and later serves as transitions at key moments. She lists the fun things she has already experienced that day in Antwerp, until she suddenly catches herself: “oops, I’m performing live here”, before launching into 007. What stands out is that she sounds much harder and sharper live than on record. No polished edges, just real rock with the occasional smile. References to an ex or to band members wearing skinny jeans often serve as mini-intros in themselves. Another example: when she asked the audience if anyone had ever received an unsolicited photo, the crowd loudly responded “yes,” leaving her briefly shocked: she didn’t expected that, thinking (ahem) she was the only one.
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The audience sings along loudly, claps, and jumps up and down with intensity. Just a bit more and it would rival the energy levels of a Pommelien Thijs show. Another notable point: the new songs are very well received, despite the album having been out for barely two weeks—though many singles had already been released beforehand. She also knows a few tricks to engage the audience and bring them on stage: during Debbie Downer, she picks someone from the crowd to sing, dance, and wave a pom-pom with her. A typical American touch, as pom-poms are also tossed into the audience for participation. Hilarious—and impressive that the chosen fan knew the lyrics well and didn’t freeze from nerves.
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With one explosive single after another, LØLØ effortlessly shifts into a higher tempo: Faceplant, U turn me on, 2 of us… The crowd goes wild, before she briefly slows things down with Lobotomy and U. A moment to catch one’s breath, as phone lights come on and fans wave flowers in the air. A superfan hands out flowers (he was holding them all night long until then), making LØLØ blush: “So sweet,” she murmurs, with a smile that lights up the entire room. Then it’s full throttle again. The final fifteen minutes become a true explosion of energy. The audience even gets to choose between two songs, with Delusional Darling emerging as the winner. Ella Red joins her on stage one last time to sing together—a magical moment for both fan bases, and a particularly high-energy one. Both artists prove they can rock effortlessly. The show ends with Dumbest Girl In The World, a title LØLØ assigns to herself with a wink, while the audience chants in unison that it’s absolutely not true. Passion, fire, and pure energy—that’s the best way to sum up this performance.
For the encore, LØLØ returns with an acoustic guitar and a new T-shirt—not just any T-shirt, but one featuring her name, the tour title, and Antwerp in huge letters. A clever way to promote this unique piece of merch. Going solo for a moment, she proves she can hold her own, delivering an intimate yet powerful version of Wish I Was A Robot from her debut album. Lobo the robot who was standing all the time emotionless behind her on stage looks on approvingly, seemingly confirming that this version is perfect. The band returns to close in full glory with Hot Girls In Hell, shaking things up once more—smoldering guitars, a drummer hitting hard, and LØLØ showing she can fully embrace her rock chick side.
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It’s been a while since this could be said, but not a single one of the three acts disappointed at any point. The entire event was meticulously organized and brought two unexpected discoveries. Next to that we can say LØLØ was in a great shape! Her band was a perfect match: strong, loud, rocking, yet also vulnerable and full of humor. The show itself was tight and immersive. You could feel the band understood her perfectly and vice versa, which made for a great overall experience. There were no unnecessary drum or guitar solos; everything felt pure, and aside from the higher tempo and sharper edge, each song stayed close to its album version. You’d become a fan for less.
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Setlist:
the devil wears converse
007
god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!
THE FLOOR IS LAVA!!
debbie downer
me with no shirt on
the punisher
faceplant
u turn me on (but u give me depression)
2 of us
omg
lobotomy & u
death wish
delusional darling
hurt less
junkie
DON'T!
dumbest girl in the world
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Encore:
wish i was a robot
hot girls in hell
Sydney Sherrill: Facebook / Instagram / Website
Ella Red: Facebook / Instagram / Website
LØLØ: Facebook / Instagram / Website
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Live pics: Filip Van Muylem
