Baby Queen
The peak of the night came with the cataclysmic “Dover Beach” that had the entire room bouncing to it’s rocketing chorus,
We are in the midst of a very exciting time for emerging female talent in alternative pop music. TikTok has opened pathways for fresh, innovative and bold singer-songwriters that have drawn mass appeal from teenagers across the country. Baby Queen’s sharp lyricism, vibrant instrumentals and infectious melodies make her stand out as a huge name to look out for. The South African singer-songwriter blessed Norwich on a chilly Autumn night in preparation for her upcoming debut album, Quarter Life Crisis.
She’s managed to turn the Waterfront stage into her own fantastical teenage bedroom, backed by walls covered in endearing sketches. She burst onto the stage with the bombastic title track, “Quarter Life Culture” with fervent fans screaming to every word. She effortlessly conducted the room with effervescent charisma, akin to pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne.
She referenced her devastation when she found out her record would be delayed to after the tour, however this meant there were some juicy sneak peeks into some absolute gems that are sure to end up on many an On-Repeat Spotify playlist. Highlights included the enchanting “a letter to myself at 17” and Lorde esq ballad “Obvious”
The peak of the night came with the cataclysmic “Dover Beach” that had the entire room bouncing to it’s rocketing chorus, sounding like something that wouldn’t be out of place on the soundtrack to your favourite teen rom-com.
There’s something so promising about Baby Queen. Regardless of where her career takes her, she’s sure to live in the hearts of thousands of British teens as a cult classic bi-pop-legend. Her live shows are a testament to her potential to be a long-lasting talent.
