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Concert Review: Alice Phoebe Lou, April 8, Sonic Boom

Posted on
9 Apr 2026
by
Paul

“Hey guys. We meet again.”

Though Alice Phoebe Lou was set to be playing a sold out show at The Concert Hall the following night, she said she figured she’d come back to Sonic Boom Records first while she gets her jet lag “back on track.” If she was still feeling the effects, though, it didn’t show at all.

Returning to Sonic Boom after playing there back in 2024, Lou seemed genuinely happy to be back. Performing a free in-store on Wednesday evening in support of her latest album Oblivion, Lou played to a pretty full house, though she still managed to made it feel rather intimate with a casual yet heartfelt performance.

“I love this shit,” she said, noting that playing a free show reminded her of her days as a busker girl out on the street. She later added that this show almost felt like a rehearsal for the next night’s gig, just one that happened to be played in front of a fairly large crowd. That crowd came in handy just a few songs later when Lou relied on an audience member to remind her of the lyrics to one of her songs – the benefits of having a dedicated fanbase who know all the lyrics … or at least one that’s able to do a quick Google search.

Before closing out her set with “Witches,” Lou addressed the crowd one more time.” If I could play longer, I would,” she said. “But i think i should stop. Then we’ll do some signings and high fives and what’s ups.” It was a warm, easygoing finish that ended the show off with the same casual vibe Lou brought at the outset.

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