{"id":43541,"date":"2024-10-17T06:45:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T10:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=43541"},"modified":"2024-10-31T16:37:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T20:37:26","slug":"review-sarah-kinsley-royale-10-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2024\/10\/17\/review-sarah-kinsley-royale-10-13\/","title":{"rendered":"SARAH KINSLEY @ ROYALE 10\/13"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photography by Mina Jones<\/p>\n

Review by Isabelle Ireland<\/p>\n

On Sunday, October 13, Sarah Kinsley made her way to The Royale in Boston and did not disappoint. After interviewing Kinsley, I was unsure what to expect from her show. I assumed she would be playing more of her relaxed, slower tunes, but I was incredibly mistaken. I have seen big names like One Direction and Ariana Grande, but Kinsley’s show was probably one of the best concerts I have been to in my lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ha Vay opened for Kinsley with a soft voice playing her debut album, \u201cBaby I\u2019m the Wolf.\u201d Although she is very new to the music scene and her voice has some growing to do, she has a gorgeous whisper tone, and her guitarist only enhanced her soft voice in their duet. Her set included \u201cFragile,\u201d \u201cThread of Gold,\u201d \u201cThe Huntress,\u201d \u201cFeral Nights,\u201d and \u201cMoongirl.\u201d While the most anticipated song was Moongirl, I was most intrigued by \u201cFeral Nights\u201d because we finally got to hear her belt. I hope to hear more of that from her in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sarah Kinsley came on the red-lit stage slowly, allowing the crowd to roar for her. Her band played an ethereal sound for her to run on stage too, and they went right into playing \u201cLovegod.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c[This is] without a doubt the biggest headline show I’ve played. Welcome to Escaper Tour,\u201d said Sarah Kinsley. She then went on to play \u201cRealms.\u201d It is the kind of song you want to close your eyes and spin in circles or stick your head out of the sunroof of a car. It is genuinely one of the most unique and beautiful songs I have ever heard. The crowd was crazy for the duration of the whole song.<\/span><\/p>\n

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After the first two songs, it was clear she had an amazing stage presence and was a beautiful dancer. She then played \u201cLast Time We Never Meet Again,\u201d and she let the crowd shout into her mic during the line \u201cWe\u2019ll never speak again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you so much! It\u2019s so good to be here in Boston. Our first time [playing in Boston, there were] less than 200 people crammed in the room. It is unbelievable to be here now. This is one of the most beautiful venues we\u2019ve played in.\u201d Said Kinsley before going into \u201cKarma\u201d and \u201cGlint.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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During \u201cKarma,\u201d she played guitar and jammed with her bandmate. It was a female-dominated band, which was refreshing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The flow of her setlist was perfect. She was able to engage the crowd the whole show and make sure she and her audience were not getting too tired from singing and dancing. She used really cool and ethereal-sounding instruments for \u201cGlint.\u201d There was roughly a minute of synth to lead into the song, and the chemistry between the pianist and Kinsley felt out of a movie. This song was like hearing the way sparkles look.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For her sixth song, she played \u201cMy Name is Dancing,\u201d and it was clear how hard she feels her music. She puts every ounce of energy into each move and lyrics; it is magical.<\/span><\/p>\n

She next sat down at the piano and thanked Ha Vay for opening. \u201cDid anyone come with a friend or with a best friend? This song is about wanting to marry your best friends, go somewhere in the countryside, and live this idyllic life together.\u201d Said Kinsley before playing \u201cStarling,\u201d a song she had previously told me she loved during the interview. \u201cThat has been a really sweet song to sing on this tour. I get honestly distracted watching you all embrace each other. You guys are so cute,\u201d said Kinsley.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe play this next song for special crowds, it\u2019s more vulnerable,\u201d said Kinsley before playing \u201cBarrel of Love.\u201d She hit every single note flawlessly during this song, and her belts were unexpected but well done.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next on her setlist were \u201cThe Giver\u201d and \u201cProphecy.\u201d Her energy and movements during these two made the concert feel intimate, as she got everyone dancing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThank you so much. When I wrote [“Cypress”], there was a lot of questioning and doubt about the future, wondering how much control you have over life, but in [spirit] of that, we will put fate into your hands.\u201d Kinsley said before she listed off popular songs and had the crowd cheer for what they wanted to hear. \u201cWe have the three options, but we normally do two. This is the first time you get three options.\u201d The verdict was that she would play \u201cLucky Drive,\u201d a song from an old EP she had never played live.<\/span><\/p>\n

As soon as Kinsley took out a contact mic, I could tell \u201cSublime\u201d was up next. Being my favorite song on the album, I was shocked because hearing it live left me speechless. I wish I could listen to that version over and over again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A fan gave her a shirt; she covered \u201cDreams\u201d by The Cranberries beautifully and went right into her next song, \u201cBlack Horse.\u201d She sang while encouraging the crowd to jump and shout the lyrics. The song’s overall vibe felt nostalgic, like the kind of song you dance with your friends to in your bedroom at a sleepover.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Before playing \u201cKnights,\u201d she introduced and thanked her very talented band.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have so much love for you, and playing this music with you is such a dream. It feels surreal and means the world to me that you are here,\u201d said Kinsley before playing her title track, \u201cEscaper.\u201d It started very jazzy, and she had an incredibly powerful voice, unlike anyone I have ever heard live. Then, as soon as the song ended, she ran off stage, and her band followed.<\/span><\/p>\n

She knew the crowd would not let her leave without saying goodbye, so they cheered her back onto the stage, where she played the highly anticipated song, \u201cThe King.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you so much, I am really fucking proud of this album.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

She finished her encore with, \u201cOh No Darling!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sarah Kinsley left me speechless in the end. It was an incredible performance. If I could experience that show again, I would do so in an instant. Her voice is stunning, and her stage presence is energizing. It is like watching art being created in front of your eyes. She is such a fantastic performer and an even kinder human. I cannot wait to watch her grow as an artist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, her US leg of the tour ended on October 16 in New York, but if you are in the EU\/UK this November, try to catch one of her shows. You do not want to miss it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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