Live Review: Baby Queen

By Rosie Burgess | December 9, 2023

Words by Lucia Brown

Photos by Katie Hillier

Following the release of her debut album Quarter Life Crisis in November 2023, Baby Queen (Arabella Latham) took to the Trinity Centre in Bristol on the 14th of November for the penultimate show of the UK run of her tour of the same name.

Opening the show with the title track of the album, Baby Queen and her band brought a godly amount of energy to the church, which was immediately matched by the fans. Many young fans were singing along to the relatable and catchy lyrics and themes explored through the songs, such as a dislike for social media and how we present ourselves differently online, having crushes, and mental health. The fans were given a very energetic and fast-paced performance until the South African-born singer stripped it back for a more intimate moment with her audience.

The band left the stage and it became just Arabella and her piano. During this segment, she expressed her struggles and experiences when moving to a new place alone, body image, and sexuality. The song A Letter To Myself At 17, demonstrated a different sound and style and created a connection between the artist and the audience through the authentic lyrics making a standout moment of the gig.

When it came time for the band to return to the stage for the encore, there were only two songs to end the gig on a high: Want Me and We Can Be Anything. These songs were met with great enthusiasm from the fans, this was the loudest the crowd had sung all night – everyone knew every word. The buzz from the audience continued as everyone left with merch and physical copies of Quarter Life Crisis.