Live Reviews: Mouse

By Resonate | February 13, 2020

Words by Mercy Sotire

22 January, The Exchange

Mouse is no stranger to the Bristol music scene and has had real success opening up for global pop acts like Dua Lipa. Since her 2018 debut 3 Weeks single landed, she has been a powerhouse of alternative-pop anthems and slick, synthy production. Drawing from inspirations such as Charli XCX, SOPHIE and A. G. Cook, Mouse has consistently shone with her catchy and melodic songwriting and production.

So, you can imagine my excitement when I caught her last gig. She was at The Exchange, supporting Walt Disco, alongside the industrial-dance duo, Flowers 103. My expectations were not only met but blown to smithereens.

Decked in a metallic silver tracksuit, Mouse looked like she had come from the stars, to conquer (and obliterate) the moon. Orange prominently featured throughout her intergalactic styling and her space buns offered a perfect replacement to her signature mouse ears. Surprisingly, she was backed by two statuesque dancers who accompanied her through her repertoire without missing a beat. Watching her dancers was a welcomed change and truly added a novel layer of showmanship to the performance.

As she flowed through her high-energy show, her personality was infectious and bright. Her dancers accentuated her heartfelt lyrics and sexual confidence in songs such as Skin. Future hits Escape and Grow picked up the energy and sound, however, Touch, the first song that Mouse has fully produced and written by herself, was the best of the night. The production was powerful and ascending and clearly captivated the crowd, whilst her lyrics floated siren-like onto her entranced fans.

For an artist named Mouse, she is anything but mousey. She has a big presence and a clear point to prove.

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