Live Review: Lykke Li at the Button Factory

Posted on 27th Nov 08 by Aoibheann Maguire | 0

Artist: Lykke Li
Author: Aoibheann Maguire

Having spent much of her childhood, on the move, living everywhere from homeland Sweden to Portugal to India, the career of this soulful singer is set to pave a similar path. Life just keeps on getting better for this little nomad.

Armed with a sharply rising profile, a dreaded “one to watch” tag, and another tour of North America on the horizon the Swedish indie minx kicked off her European tour in Dublin’s Button Factory tonight. Backed by her three piece band she performs a short” sweet and sensational show.

A growing allegiance of Irish fans saw her sell out the medium sized venue, with lots of ticketless fans braving the cold in a bid to get last minute entry to the gig, who knew this little songstress would get so big so quick?

Making a dramatic entrance, at around 9.15, Lykke Li sports a gospel singing like robe and attire akin to an Olsen twin. The crowd are treated to a high energy performance that involves much head banging, pelvis thrusting, a bit of cymbal bashing, and an impromptu stage dive.

Pulling more tricks from her pocket than a well equipped magician Lykke Li manages to work a loudspeaker, a necklace and even the ground beneath her feet into her performance. Her captivating vocals on hits such as Little Bit and I’m Good, I’m Gone get the crowd pleasing reaction they deserved and her high intensity performance proves that music hits this front woman where it hurts.

Although Lykke performes a well devised set of rock pop and even hip-hop. It is her kickass version of A Tribe Called Quest‘s Can I Kick It, that resonates long after the lights come on.