Foxes- Concorde 2, Brighton 11/5/16
Sometimes I like to break from the norm and go and see an artist that is totally different from the rock or indie gigs that I tend to frequent. So was the case when I saw that Foxes had a date in my neck of the woods.
It was a bit of a spontaneous decision to go, I hadn't planned on going until about a fortnight before; lucky, as the original tour had been postponed due to illness. As it turned out, I had made the right decision to go.
Promoting her second album 'All I Need', which was released earlier this year, Foxes, real name Louisa Rose Allen, brought her exciting brand of "experimental pop" to a packed Concorde 2 in Brighton. The setlist included singles 'Body Talk' and 'Better Love' as well as favourites off her debut including the title track 'Glorious' and the phenomenal 'Youth'. She also wasn't afraid to show her vulnerable side with tracks such as 'If You Leave Me Now' before finishing the set with the wonderful 'Let Got For Tonight'.
As a performer she is fantastic. She has a great vocal range, demonstrated when she held some impressive long notes, and dances around the stage with bounds of energy. At the same time however she was very humble, taking time to stress how grateful she was that everybody had come out to support her and her music. A special mention should also go to her backing band, a very talented group of musicians who take a back seat but provide the backbone for Foxes to do her thing.
All in all this was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. From 'lighters in the air' moments to having the whole room bouncing she held the audience and they responded accordingly. She arrived on the back of huge criticial acclaim and from where I was standing I can see exactly what the fuss is about. Definitely an artist to check out during the summer festival season.
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