Concert Review: Alunageorge Is An Independent Woman At Bowery
Alunageorge, recently, left her record label, Interscope, and the transition has been empowering, especially because it felt personal. For Alunageorge, learning that success and happiness are not necessarily tied made her rethink how to unify them, which is why she had to leave. At Bowery Ballroom, she opened her heart in-between tracks that left us dancing until the venue’s close.
From “Champagne Eyes” to “I’m In Control,” nearly every song promoted some level of both self-care and self-defense. Self-love is about learning to love and foster what you want for yourself, but you need to protect that afterwards. “Mean what I Mean,” “Superior Emotion,” and “Not Above Love” seemingly promoted affirming your desires, and not letting just anyone know or be apart of them. In this sense, Alunageorge felt more grown as an artist and a person; realizing that you dream of success, but you detail happiness. It is the nuances of your goals that bring you joy, and we were were READY for her nuanced wisdom.
As Alunageorge sang songs such as, “Famous” and “Kaleidoscope Love,” I felt like I was watching this generation’s Mya. Yes, I said it! She grasped the 90’s R&B queen’s sweet vocality, simultaneously lovelorn and healing lyrics, and served and electro pop jams that could make rainbows feel like they fit in your purse. “Outlines” is, literally, about a friend’s father’s death, but it sounds smooth, tropical flared dance with rhythms. Yet, that is the whole point of pop; to veil the darkest notes with brighter sounds. It is up to you to look pass them, and Alunageorge made sure everyone did. Throughout the show, she spoke about her fear of openly discussing how sexualized and isolating the music industry can be for women. Yet, #MeToo justified and further solidified what she felt; a woman with a vision has to go independent.
Alunageorge was a complete KWEEN at Bowery Ballroom, and even had her own royal court, in the form of Cassius Clay, to solidify her music kingdom. On one hand, I could not believe her label did not see her vision, but, on the other, it was for her best. Wearing a white garment that seemed both “athleisurely” and bridal, her show felt like a marriage between who she is as a person and who she is as an artist, which is what good music should be. For More Information On Alunageorge Click Here.
