Alice Phoebe Lou Enchants London At The Roundhouse

On Friday, 2nd May, 2025, the Roundhouse in London played host to a spellbinding performance by South African-born musician Alice Phoebe Lou. Taking to a sold-out venue, this marked not only her largest show to date but also her return to London since 2023.

Just three weeks before the show, The 31-year-old singer-songwriter released her latest single, You And I, a track she described as a “simple and sincere record,” dug from a trove of half-written songs. The release was a true gem, stirring eager anticipation among fans for the live show, especially as it marked her first new music since her 2023 album Shelter.

Alice Phoebe Lou @ Roundhouse

Alice Phoebe Lou @ Roundhouse (Sam Eve)

Alice’s journey as a musician began on the streets, busking as a teenager and snapping photos at concerts. Now, years later, she takes on the 3,300-capacity venue, brimming with excitement and devotion.

Opening the night was Welsh indie-pop musician Strawberry Guy, whose delicate, sorrowful set quickly established the tone of the night. His self-described “Impressionist” sound washed over the crowd. laying the perfect groundwork for what was to follow. His solo set with just him and his piano was full of melancholy, gentleness, and emotion.

Alice Phoebe Lou took to the stage and was immediately met with a wave of warmth and anticipation from the crowd. She performed songs from across her discography, including material from her latest album Shelter and her older albums Glow. Her 21-song set showcased the full range of her artistry. Love was unmistakably in the air, from the energy of her fans to the dreamy, ethereal quality of her music. The entire venue was wrapped in a collective sense of community and quiet magic that only her music could produce.

Halfway through her set, Lou took the stage alone for a solo section, performing some of her more delicate songs with just a guitar. This stripped-back moment drew the crowd in even closer, creating an intimate connection that reminded everyone of the emotional honesty at the core of Alice’s music.

Between songs, her band wove melancholic interludes that deepened the dreamlike atmosphere, making each transition between tracks seamless and effortless.

Before closing the night with fan favourite Witches and Dirty Mouth, Lou told the crowd, “I will remember this for the rest of my life. Some people have aspirations that never end—this is that for me. I want to stay right here. It’s been so nice.” And no doubt, everyone in the audience wanted to stay too.

Alice Phoebe Lou will continue her European tour through May and July before heading to North America in August, bringing her luminous sound to more fans across the globe.

Live review and photography of Alice Phoebe Lou @ Roundhouse by Sam Eve on 2nd May 2025

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