LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: KING PRINCESS AT ELECTRIC BRIXTON, LONDON 09/12/25
After playing in Leeds and Manchester, King Princess eventually finished the UK leg of her ‘Girl Violence’ tour in London, at the Electric Brixton. The queer fan girlies were in for a treat, being introduced for the first time to another queer singer opening for KP, Susannah Joff. Both American artists were here to deliver.
After her first sensational EP Make My Bed in 2018, King Princess released her third album, Girl Violence, last September. This album clearly shows a willingness to shift her sound from indie pop, soft and melancholic tones, to rock and rawness, whilst keeping the same emotional intent in her lyrics. Themes of relationships and break-ups remain prevalent, and growth resonates throughout every song.
Opening act Susannah Joff followed King Princess on her European tour. It was her first time performing in London; “London always ends up being one of my top city listeners on Spotify.” Her pride and emotion were palpable, moving the audience to tears when she herself started crying while describing how beautiful it was to play for a queer crowd.
Susannah carried her Texan roots onto the stage, wearing a bold cowboy-inspired look, mixed with a hot Renaissance flair: a denim fringed jacket, a rosette on her chest saying “Texas Baby,” paired with dramatic, fluffy panels at the bottom.
She performed five songs that night, including ‘Call Me Pretty’, ‘Omophagia’, and the beautiful ‘Sofia Coppola’, narrating the moment of having a major crush on someone and beginning to idolize them. Her style exudes country, blended with ethereal, dream pop vibes; she would make Ethel Cain proud.
King Princess then entered the stage for the rest of the night, performing no fewer than twenty songs to please her ecstatic fans. The room was packed, and the show was sold out; a few people took advantage of the first floor and stairs on both sides, offering excellent views of the stage.
The decor immersed the audience in an American sunset, with a billboard inspired by the latest album aesthetic: orange and reddish colors, a cherry representing a woman’s breast, and a pair of lips and eyes gazing deeply into the emotional void.
The setlist spanned the full musical career of the Brooklyn-based singer, starting with ‘Cherry’ and closing with ‘Ohio’. ‘1950’, the single that brought her to the public’s attention, was naturally performed, with everyone singing along.
“I already know London loves pussy,” claimed KP before performing ‘Pussy Is God’. The artist knows her audience and does not hesitate to embrace the queerness of it all. Later, she asked, “Any sad lesbians? Any breakups?”, prompting the fans to scream in approval before performing ‘Alone Again’.
Playfulness and cheekiness are traits that define King Princess on stage. She jumped in with an electric guitar on several occasions, especially during her new hits. She also had a giant orange dice used to choose between multiple songs, though she skipped rolling it and decided to perform ‘Pain’, eliciting enthusiastic screams from the crowd.
About London, KP said, “It feels like coming home; it is a safe space.” She has been touring in London since she was 19–20 years old, and it is evident that this city holds a special place in her heart.
The fans have remained faithful, embracing her new album entirely, already knowing all the lyrics. The artist’s style has evolved, introducing punchier rhythms, explosive drums and guitars, while continuing to deliver deep emotional openness.
King Princess has proven that she is an artist constantly growing, fearless in her experimentation, and unwavering in her emotional honesty; a performer whose journey is just beginning, and whose music will continue to resonate long into the future.
Words by Auré
Photos by Florelle Servageon