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Paris Paloma review – arena-scale alt-pop drama from a singer on her way to bigger things
Paris Paloma’s performance at Bristol Beacon combined feminist anger, reflections on identity and culture, and accessible alt-pop, with theatrical staging that gave the show an arena-sized feel. The crowd’s enthusiastic response to an unreleased song about the community around her music suggested she is gaining momentum and may be heading for larger venues.
Songs from her second album, *The Fatal Flaw*, paired ornate folk arrangements with dramatic pop production, while a sculpture inspired by Ithell Colquhoun’s *Tree of Veins* anchored the stage. Paloma took aim at manosphere influencers in “Good Girl” and celebrated creativity in “Miyazaki”; the review also highlights the quieter “Rothko”. She was due to play Manchester on 15 November and continue touring the UK and Europe until 13 December.
In short
- Paloma’s Bristol show blended feminist themes with theatrical alt-pop.
- The crowd joined in on an unreleased song about musical community.
- She is touring the UK and Europe until 13 December.
Explained simply
Paris Paloma is a British singer and songwriter whose music blends folk influences with alternative pop. Her songs often explore women’s experiences, identity and culture, using both intimate arrangements and theatrical production.
Her second album, The Fatal Flaw, builds on that approach. Its songs include “Good Girl”, which challenges online figures who promote hostility towards women, and “Miyazaki”, which celebrates creativity. The album’s title refers to a recurring idea in her songwriting rather than a separate public campaign.
Paloma’s growing audience matters because it may shape the scale of her future tours and the venues she can fill. Her shows bring the music’s ideas to life through staging as well as sound, while quieter songs offer a different mood from the more dramatic numbers.
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