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CONCERT REVIEW - SLOW PULP WITH BABEHOVEN @ THE TERAGRAM BALLROOM, LOS ANGELES, CA (10.18.23)

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The Teragram Ballroom on October 18th was a sold-out show filled with soothing music that would make you feel as if you’re a kid again. There was a very wholesome energy in the crowd as well. Everyone was ready as the first band of the night hit the stage. That band being Babehoven, an indie rock band with poetic music with whimsical melodies.  The kind of music that you’d listen to on a rainy day or over a campfire. I feel like country music fans would appreciate it as well.  In regards to their music, I’d have to say one of my favorite songs by them is Bad Week.

I really appreciated all the acoustic guitar parts too. The lead singer Maya Bon was wearing a pink outfit with what appeared to be a butterfly on it and honestly in my opinion it really matched the energy of their band, in its own unique way. I also really loved the sense of community that you could feel with them and Slow Pulp. They had Slow Pulp come to the stage with a cake and candles to surprise Maya for her birthday and it was a beautiful moment. You could tell they really cared about each other and their joy was carried throughout the space.

I feel honored in a way that we were able to be part of such an intimate moment. Their music and Slow Pulp’s fits so well together that I can see why they're on a lineup with each other. When Slow Pulp hit the stage, I felt like I was listening to a band that I had been listening to forever despite only finding out about them recently.

They make you feel at home practically instantly and have music that is both relatable and will make you feel various emotions. I have felt both happy and sad but in a good way listening to their songs. Slugs is one of their songs that especially hit me emotionally and I’ve been finding myself listening to it multiple times on repeat. I recommend listening to it if you love love songs. Their song High is another favorite of mine. I loved how the lead singer interacted with the audience as well, such as the moment when she put her mic out towards the crowd, creating a memorable moment that everyone was bound to keep in their memory. She always had a smile on her face, so you could tell how much performing meant to her and it was refreshing to see. Her movements and her smile combined were fun to photograph and given the chance, I’d definitely love to catch Slow Pulp again.

Slow Pulp also had Babehoven come on stage to join them for a song as well and they sang beautifully together, both bands just matched each other so well in ways that I haven’t seen in a lineup before. It was awesome seeing how happy they made all of their fans too. I’m glad I got to experience their first show on tour and I’m sure in the future Slow Pulp is going to sell out many more shows and Babehoven is going to make waves as well.

Toren Brown

Photojournalist - Los Angeles

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