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Live: REMI WOLF // First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

Remi Wolf put on a stunning performance at Minneapolis’ First Avenue last week, touring in support of her 2021 debut album Juno.

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Remi Wolf rocketed onto the First Avenue stage after several minutes of the audience chanting “Remi, Remi, Remi.” The screams prompted by her appearance nearly drowned out the opening of Liquor Store, but Wolf quickly gained control of the room. I was immediately impressed by Wolf’s vocal control whilst sprinting and jumping across the stage. Her second song Sauce slowed things down, allowing her to display her gorgeous, bright, melodic voice. This moment of rest seemed to last mere seconds and soon Wolf returned to her constant, frenzied movement.

After a few songs, Wolf truly hit her stride. Monte Carlo was the first highlight of the night and was a treat to hear live. The bouncy vocals and punchy percussion had the entire room jumping up and down. It was hard to predict how she could top that moment, but it was shortly made clear that Wolf’s live set is full of highs and astounding musical moments. I felt privileged to witness Wolf’s vocal performance in songs like Liz, and during a crowd-pleasing cover of Piece of My Heart (where one would assume the focus would be on the well-known lyrics) the main takeaway was, “she can really sing!” There is an effortlessness in the way that she consistently breaks down melodies, keeps pace with her quick-wit lyrics and holds her own against complex instrumentals.

Wolf fosters an amazing sense of community and shared experience at her concerts. Constantly playing off of the crowd and making sure to address each corner of the venue, Wolf builds rapport with each fan. And, if one thought, “it can’t get better than this,” Wolf concluded her set with three heavy-hitters, Photo ID, personal favorite Street You Live On and Disco Man. As the crowd filtered out onto the street, smiles were abundant and energy was buzzing. Remi Wolf is a true talent, cherished by her fans. The anticipation of future releases and career milestones is exciting. If after one studio album this is the type of concert she is able to craft, I cannot wait to see what she brings to the next album and touring cycle, with more music and bigger venues at her disposal.

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Photos: Morgan Winston