Sapphic alt-pop pioneer King Princess stopped by Boston's House of Blues on October 2nd to promote her newest album, Girl Violence. Fans fluttered into the venue and stopped by the merchandise table, which featured a "69% Angel" sweatshirt and tank tops with cherries shaped like breasts. These cheeky designs reminded fans of the unapologetically authentic and freeing energy King Princess exudes, which made them fall in love with her in the first place. The preshow playlist featured classic gems such as "Like A Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan, an unexpected yet welcome soundtrack that set the tone for the show's chaos and rebellion to come.

Soon after, the lights dimmed and indie-rock powerhouse SASAMI kickstarted the night with a burst of energy. She twirled on stage in a black lace outfit with white ribbons, carrying a French horn. In true rockstar fashion, she shredded on the guitar and flipped into a backbend or dropped into a split during each song. She revealed she was there "to get everyone warm and wet for King Princess," before wowing the crowd with her passionate, raw vocals. Fan resonated with her singular sound and confidence, jumping along to each song. She charmed the crowd with flattery, sharing, "You guys are the coolest motherfuckers in Boston, and I feel really grateful to meet you tonight." Catchy songs like "I'll Be Gone" and "Nothing But A Sad Face" kept them hooked. She ended her set with the astrologically inspired track "Slugger," inviting Boston to join her baseball team and meet her at her merch booth after her set.

Fans took in the grand stage pieces between sets. Giggles and cheers could be heard throughout the audience as crew dressed in navy blue jumpsuits pretended to sweep the platform, dramatically unveiled a giant billboard, and saucily wiped down the iconic cherry design plastered on it. The billboard also featured graffiti with the previous city's names, making the stage a living and breathing art piece that memorialized the tour. These theatrical elements immersed the audience in the Girl Violence world, a project just as bustling and vibrant as a city. King Princess stepped out into the spotlight, greeted with thunderous cheers. Her addictive, raspy lower register pulled the audience in during songs like "Cherry" and "Girls," adding an edge that matched the industrial feel of the set.

About midway through the set, one of her team members brought out a giant orange foam die to decide the next song. Choices ranged from "Band Shots" to fan's choice. To everyone's delight, it landed on the 2020 anthemic track "Pain." Fans jumped and waved their arms to the bouncy rhythm and melody. King Princess paused to thank everyone for creating a "safe space" that night, a moment that reminded Boston of the power of live music to bring joy and catharsis.

Boston was an especially special show for the singer, who had many family members in the audience. The presence of her loved ones gave her an extra boost of energy, as she interacted with fans all night. King Princess pointed at those who were singing along enthusiastically, sat on the edge of the stage to stare directly into the fans' souls, and even invited a lucky guest on stage. Notably, Boston had not been spray-painted onto the billboard yet. This fan had the opportunity to put the city in the spotlight, a fun surprise that underscored the importance of the fan journey.

The singer-songwriter held the energy high the rest of the night, bouncing around the stage while effortlessly hitting powerful notes, a testament to her stamina. She ended the night with an electric three-song encore, humorously bidding adieu to Boston with the track "Ohio." Through her expansive setlist, clever production, and dynamic vocals, King Princess crafted a charged performance that perfectly satisfied fans' cravings. Make sure to catch King Princess live before the Girl Violence tour ends in December. Buy tickets here.