With barely enough space to bust anything reminiscent of a dance move, eager Kimbra fans–those lucky enough to make it into the venue–managed to snugly jump and sway to the whirling force that is Kimbra live. Like a tornado, Kimbra hit the stage with projectile vocals and twirling skirt riding high on the tangible energy of her adoring and lyric-mouthing audience.
Every line sung with an emphatic fist punch. Every beat given the proper hip thrust. Yes, the girl can dance, but it is her powerful vocals that put startled looks of impression on onlooking faces. The night’s ‘favorite song award’ went to “Settle Down” and “Cameo Lover,” although smooth sailing of the entire set list proved just how well-received her debut album is. Electrifying each song and dance with her signature big notes, Kimbra has definitely earned her position as the best new notch on Warner Bros. Records’ artist belt.
The final verdict: It looks like she is having the time of her life up there, and that is the rubber-stamp of a great live show. For those of you Angelinos quick enough to snag tickets to her sold out show tonight at Los Angeles’ Troubadour, enjoy! Next on her tour? Switzerland and Australia. Get tickets while they’re hot.
Photography by Luiza De Moraes Campos
TAGS: Bardot, Grizzly Bear, Kimbra, live music, Mini Mansions, School Night, show review, Tears for Fears, TRENDLIVE, Warner Brothers Records
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
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omething happened, and we’re head over heels for Kimbra. Myriad reasons line our brains as to why, but namely it is the blaring pipes, stage-shaking confidence, and her spontaneous fits of tambourine. The New Zealand bombshell, recognized for her vocal contribution to Gotye’s hit, “Somebody That I Used To Know,” packed Bardot elbow-to-elbow last night.
With record numbers of RSVP’s and a line 2 blocks long for the free weekly showcase, School Night curated by KCRW’s Chris Douridas, Kimbra overwhelmed the dark and elegant, Hollywood cave. Kimbra-selected support act, Mini Mansions heated up the room with their psychedelic Beatles rock and a perfectly haunting homage to Blondie’s “Heart of Glass.”
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beautiful work! posters for posterity!2
I like it. And it grabbed your attention esp. if you posted a comment below. whether you love it or hate I don't see anything where it promotes violence or degrading women.. what i see is government taking away the rights of a citizen n the rights away from people. Failure to follow instructions will land us in prison like the model. Now if steven photographed the same concept with average shmucks would we pay much attention to it? i dont think so. it'd be just another political journalistic photograph.3
i agree4
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Perfect inspiration for our soon to be flat : )6
This list is one of the best of restaurants around England.7
... Tilda is like kristen mcmenamy - magic in everything8
the tilda shoot is magic.9
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LOL this is such a frumpy campaign. Raquel Zimmermann looks so awkward dancing those bad bad moves. WWTT??? a.k.a What Were They Thinking?