October 25, 2025 – This time last year, Indigo de Souza was a name I only vaguely recognized. I’d listened to her album Any Shape You Take a handful of times back in high school but never really considered myself a full-on fan. If it hadn’t been for a text I received early this summer, I probably wouldn’t even be writing this review right now.
Review by Jasper Baker @glovkomo
I still remember the moment my roommate, undoubtedly one of Indigo’s biggest admirers, sent me a link to her Tiny Desk Concert. Those twenty-two minutes completely changed how I saw her. Listening again with slightly older ears made me appreciate her unapologetically intimate lyrics even more. Her passionate vocals carried a depth that hit me right in the heart. Even in the pauses between songs, I found myself drawn in by her offhand comments about the afterlife.
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After that, I went back through all her albums, discovering tracks layered with emotion and vulnerability that somehow felt comforting in every second. Having been obsessed with music my entire life, I can honestly say I’d never come across an artist who felt as purely human as she does. To put it simply, I was now a fan.
I can still recall the next text: “Indigo de Souza tour is happening. Not a drill.” My reply was instant: “When. Philly.” After grabbing my ticket in early June, the summer seemed to drag on forever. While revisiting her newest album, Precipice, I felt like I was hearing another chapter of growth. The record strikes a perfect balance between new sounds and the qualities that have always defined her rich vocals, fearless lyricism, and raw honesty. The shift toward bouncier melodies builds on her power-ballad foundation without sacrificing a bit of authenticity. Over the years she’s become a force in the indie-pop world, and Precipice only cements that.
We caught her early on the first leg of the tour, when she filled Philadelphia’s historic Union Transfer with an unforgettable performance. Nestled in the heart of Philly’s live-music scene, the venue’s intimate layout and vintage charm made it the perfect backdrop for Indigo’s emotional intensity. This show marked her third time performing there and easily one of the most memorable.
It was also the first appearance by her tourmate, Mothe, who opened the night with Popstar and set an early tone of high energy and confidence. Even those unfamiliar with their music quickly tuned into their commanding presence. Later in Indigo’s set, the two joined forces for Mothe’s new single Serious, a reflective track about overthinking. Their chemistry was effortless, and it made perfect sense when Mothe mentioned afterward that they used to live just a few houses apart.
At one point, I stopped to take in the crowd, every face lit up, every voice locked in. The connection between Indigo, her band, and her fans was undeniable. The audience sang, swayed, and held its breath during the slower moments. Between songs, Indigo chatted, laughed, and even paused to relearn The Sun Is Bad after a fan shouted out the request. Those small, human moments are what make her shows so special, unfiltered, heartfelt, and completely real.
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