Concert Review: Scott Helman Is Your Friend At Rockwood
Scott Helmam gave a fantastic performance at Rockwood. It was an early, Saturday show, partially packed with fan-girls that will proudly say they knew him before he packed arenas. There was a pride to the row of young women that sung his songs on everything from Indian food to finding your self-worth.
As Scott laughed that, “He knows he looks 12,” the 23 year old singer did not feel “young” as much as fresh and bright. He smiled for the entire show, shook hands with fans in the front row to their utmost glee, and stood on Rockwood’s tiny to tables to “rock-on;” making him feel like the most popular rioter. With combat boots and tatted up, he, stylistically, appears like a rebel, and his cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” amplified this vibe. Yet, for Scott, rebellion is not only about tearing down structures as much realizing you are outside of them.
Scott Helman – Ripple Effect – Official Music Video
In essence, rebellion is not about being against something, but being despite of something/someone. Tracks like, “Dostoyevsky,” “Ripple Effect,” “Gaslight,” and “Hang-Ups” spoke to this truth, and Scott’s voice rolled through verses as lightly and softly as tissue paper; he simply tossed notes and you grabbed them. Yet, you snatch up his lyrics and voice because he has such a vibrant personality. His talent is, literally, magnified by how accessible and humorous he because, frankly, it is not a lie when someone says good vibes attract good things/ people. The audience walked away loving Helman’s music but really liking and enjoying his capacity to turn a concert into an event amongst friends.
Scott Helman – Hang Ups – Official Music Video
From “Cry Cry Cry,” a song he wrote to help his friend find her self-worth to “That Sweater,” a track about a sweater, Scott Helman can go from insightful to irreverent, but that is what makes him relatable. The lines between poet and maniac can be blurred for anyone, and Scott Helmen provides the music for those learning to accept humans are everything from deep philosophers to regular dog walkers (lol). We really can do it all. So why stop yourself? For more information on Scott Helman Click here .
Scott Helman – PDA – Official Music Video
