So, last night i attended Banks' gig at London's KoKo. I didn't really know what to expect, but i was just giddy with excitement waiting. She performed all the tracks from London EP, "Before I Ever Met You", "Fall Over", an acoustic of "Warm Water", "Brain", the Aaliyah cover and two new tracks which will feature on the album "Goddess" and "Sticks".
It was such a heartwarming experience. I feel privileged to have been in her company last night, and to be in attendance of a glorious show. She owned that stage, she was gliding and performing with such rigour. My favourite performance was "Goddess"; that is such a special, special track. It's better than all of the tracks she has released thus far, and well they are incredible. The whole intimate~ness of it all helped out, i felt truly connected to her.
She also said the album will be released in the summer. And it may coincide with her birthday (June 16th, Monday), a *wink wink* tweet by one of her fansite's twitter accounts. Just a word of caution, if you're planning to see her in the Fall (where she, like HAIM, have a much bigger tour and larger setlist bc album release) get those tickets as soon as they become available. They will sell like hotcakes.
So, last night i attended Banks' gig at London's KoKo. I didn't really know what to expect, but i was just giddy with excitement waiting. She performed all the tracks from London EP, "Before I Ever Met You", "Fall Over", an acoustic of "Warm Water", "Brain", the Aaliyah cover and two new tracks which will feature on the album "Goddess" and "Sticks".
It was such a heartwarming experience. I feel privileged to have been in her company last night, and to be in attendance of a glorious show. She owned that stage, she was gliding and performing with such rigour. My favourite performance was "Goddess"; that is such a special, special track. It's better than all of the tracks she has released thus far, and well they are incredible. The whole intimate~ness of it all helped out, i felt truly connected to her.
She also said the album will be released in the summer. And it may coincide with her birthday (June 16th, Monday), a *wink wink* tweet by one of her fansite's twitter accounts. Just a word of caution, if you're planning to see her in the Fall (where she, like HAIM, have a much bigger tour and larger setlist bc album release) get those tickets as soon as they become available. They will sell like hotcakes.
I'm so, so jealous.
Sounds incredible. I had faith in her ability already but it's reassuring to know she's good on the stage. The second she announces something in England again I'm going to get tickets, even if I go on my own.
That album release date is perfect too, after my exams and just before my birthday so I can get the album for my birthday.
So, last night i attended Banks' gig at London's KoKo. I didn't really know what to expect, but i was just giddy with excitement waiting. She performed all the tracks from London EP, "Before I Ever Met You", "Fall Over", an acoustic of "Warm Water", "Brain", the Aaliyah cover and two new tracks which will feature on the album "Goddess" and "Sticks".
It was such a heartwarming experience. I feel privileged to have been in her company last night, and to be in attendance of a glorious show. She owned that stage, she was gliding and performing with such rigour. My favourite performance was "Goddess"; that is such a special, special track. It's better than all of the tracks she has released thus far, and well they are incredible. The whole intimate~ness of it all helped out, i felt truly connected to her.
She also said the album will be released in the summer. And it may coincide with her birthday (June 16th, Monday), a *wink wink* tweet by one of her fansite's twitter accounts. Just a word of caution, if you're planning to see her in the Fall (where she, like HAIM, have a much bigger tour and larger setlist bc album release) get those tickets as soon as they become available. They will sell like hotcakes.
Goddess Sticks
My body isn't ready for this masterpiece of an album.
she gave it all
you gave her ****
she could have done
just anything
for anyone(?)
but she's a goddess
you never got this
you put her down
you liked her hopeless
she walked around
feelin unnoticed
you should have crowned her
cause she's a goddess
you never got this
now you gotta deal with this …(?)
****ing with a goddess
it'll get a little colder(?)
it's colder, colder
****ing with a goddess
it'll get a little colder(?)
@Doogle i'm pretty sure she'll be back in the fall, and should be able to command a bigger venue. Something like Sheperds Bush Empire (are you a Londoner or?)
My new favourite song of hers is now her cover of "In Your Eyes". Her voice is so special, an ability to pierce my inner core so easily. I've not felt this strongly about a new artist since Jhené two years ago, around this time.
@Doogle i'm pretty sure she'll be back in the fall, and should be able to command a bigger venue. Something like Sheperds Bush Empire (are you a Londoner or?)
My new favourite song of hers is now her cover of "In Your Eyes". Her voice is so special, an ability to pierce my inner core so easily. I've not felt this strongly about a new artist since Jhené two years ago, around this time.
I hope so, that'd be a perfect type of venue. And I live about an hour away but I have family and friends in London (from there originally) so I can easily get there. Just the thought of seeing her is so exciting.
I listened to Goddess and wooooo lord I was impressed.
I only just got around to watching. I need to see her so bad, her voice is everything. Her stage presence when she gets into it. Oh LORD I'm in love with this woman.
Love EVERY SONG. Like Billboard said. i'm obsessing over Banks. Right now, i can't get enough of This Is What It Feels Like. And can't wait for Goddess, my most anticipated album this year.
I know everyone has loved Brain for ages etc etc but only today it hit me like no other. Like when a song really clicks with you properly and crosses into the borders of listening 20 times a day to get your fix. I'm addicted more than I was before.