Concert Review: Elle King Turns Womanhood Into A Superpower At Warsaw
Elle King has a voice that summons femininity as a superpower. Playing Warsaw, her voice was the literal equivalent to a car engine; busting and revving notes to race you through life. Such a dynamic is more welcomed than ever amongst women whom are learning and desiring to confront gendered BS.
Elle King makes you want to confront that mean boss, ignorant bartender, or jerk cat-caller that tried to make you less of a human being because you are a female. That level empowerment is not so easy to draw because it based on a strength that goes beyond gender: confidence. On stage, Elle King appears like the most beautiful woman in their world because she owns herself. She owns her voice, her soul, her mind, and her body to turn them all into a se force that commands her crowd to crown her their queen. Gladly, they do, and such a royal bestowment goes beyond gender.
Elle King – Shame (Official Video)
The country-rock scene can be extremely sexist. When you look at how many country-rock stars are getting played on the radio, you are lucky if you find one female voice and it is not of an artist that sang 30 years ago. I kept on thinking this as I saw men sing to tracks like, “It Girl,” “Ex’s & Oh’s,” “Good For Nothin Woman,” and “Naturally Pretty Girls.” These songs sing to women being judged, ostracized, and thus deluded in how they see themselves. It was an easy, unnerving switch for the many female, country rock fans that have to sing Luke Bryan songs like they relate to the male perspective. Yet, it was wonderful to see guys not think twice to sing these tracks like it was their story.
Elle King – Good To Be A Man
It hard to be clear of who you are on a basic, human level, but, if you add on an entire history and society telling you that such a level of self-awareness is beyond your capacity or necessity, it becomes painful. While Elle King remarked on how she used to be “bad” but turned a new leaf, for her crowd, she was a badass that could make a sinner feel like a saint or the ostracized feel communal. By far, she is one of the best, most distinct vocalists you will find in the current music scene, but her appeal stems from vulnerabilities. She does not hide that she has flaws, and, in a way, how you relate to her music is an omission that you have them, as well. Yet, there is no “Shame” or avoidance to being fallible, but her rocking melodies are like middle fingers to those that try to make you feel your best could never match their “perfect.” For More Information Elle King Click Here.
Elle King – Good Thing Gone (Live From London)
