070 Shake Live in Amsterdam

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A few weeks ago, when my January summer exam timetable was released, I realised that I had a spare few days between finishing exams and beginning lectures again. Around this same time, 070 Shake was doing a European tour. Unfortunately, her UK dates all fell before my exam, when I was in peak revision mode. However, I noticed that by the time my exam was over she would not have strayed too far, with her Amsterdam show falling perfectly in the gap between finishing exams and re-starting lectures. So, my housemates and I spontaneously booked a short getaway to Amsterdam, centering around an excitement to see 070 Shake live.

I first was made aware of her music because of her involvement in Kanye West’s album ye, released in the summer of 2018. Her distinct voice sings the hook on ‘Ghost Town’, which went on to be one of my most played songs of the past couple of years. My love for this song led me to explore her solo music, and so I discovered her EP Glitter, also released in 2018. Fast forward to the end of 2019, and she announces her debut album, Modus Vivendi, which she released 6 days before I went to see her live performance.

On first listen, I wasn’t overly excited about this new project. I was so attached to the raw, emotive lyrics and delivery on songs from Glitter like ‘Mirrors’ and ‘I Laugh When I’m With Friend But Sad When I’m Alone’. However, seeing most of the songs from the new album performed live has since led to this album being stuck on repeat in my university household. Being so close to an artist, surrounded by fellow fans, accompanied by amazing lighting technology, high quality speakers and an authentic performance, brought out the magic of the album.

My current favourite songs from the new album are:

• Come Around
• Morrow
• Guilt Conscience
• Under The Moon
• Daydreamin

After seeing her live my love for her has only grown, and I can’t wait to see her make an impact with her honest, diverse sound.