Her movements slowly grew more erratic as she approached the cacophonous bridge, in which various screams drowned out De Souza’s voice.
One of the most impressive performances of the show was that of “Real Pain.” De Souza set her guitar down for this song, freeing her hands to move with the music. “Babies aren’t supposed to hit the drums like that,” she laughed before playing the intro to “Ghost.” Her drummer (and boyfriend) Avery Sullivan’s parents were in the crowd that night, and De Souza joked for a bit about how crazy it was to think of him as a child. After another song, she shared the news that her sister had just given birth to twins, and she had been reflecting on life and growing up a lot as a result. At one point, she held a short conversation with a fan near the front of the crowd, giggling at the inaudible story she was told. Her speaking voice was gentle and sweet, a sharp contrast to the vocal powerhouse that stood before us just prior. De Souza herself did not speak to the audience often, but when she did, it was to share personal thoughts and anecdotes. The connection between the band and the crowd was palpable throughout the performance. Her ability to capture her emotion in her vocals makes her a master of her craft.
De Souza’s voice is an instrument of its own, with a delivery that ranges from raw and desperate to delicate and melodic. Her set began with “How I Get Myself Killed,” the opening track from the band’s debut album, I Love My Mom. De Souza barreled through the first half of her show, singing through six back-to-back songs. Indigo De Souza finally took the stage around ten o’clock, a late start to what would soon be one of the most impressive vocal performances I have ever seen. The delivery felt a bit strange though, as the choice to seek mental help is a difficult decision and I for one would not feel comfortable finding a therapist in the very public setting of a concert crowd. De Souza has often been open about her own struggles with mental health, and the inclusion of this group felt personal to her own experiences. The organization had a booth set up next to the merch table where they helped pair audience members with local mental health experts. While two opening acts can sometimes make a show feel a bit tedious, Friendship and Horse Jumper of Love complemented the style of the headlining act, and both bands delivered enjoyable performances.Īlso accompanying Indigo De Souza at the show was Road to Recovery, a mental health advocacy group that offered help to audience members looking to begin therapy. Boston-based group Horse Jumper of Love followed shortly after, taking the show in a slightly more grunge-inspired direction with a lead singer whose voice was reminiscent of Kurt Cobain. First to kick off the show was Friendship, an indie folk band whose gentle rock made for an easy and entertaining listen. It would be a while after doors opened before De Souza herself took the stage, however, as two opening acts joined her for the performance. Indigo De Souza made her return to Boston at the Royale on April 25, the fourth show in her spring headlining tour.
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