lovelytheband at SXSW 2018

I first discovered lovelytheband on twitter a few months ago and, after getting to meet them at the Pale Waves show at Stubb's, I finally got the chance to see them play at the Stubhub showcase at this year's SXSW.

Even though it was a short set, I was so enamored by lovelytheband from the second they started playing. Their interactions with each other and the crowd were so genuine that I didn't doubt for a second that they loved every bit of their performance as much as we did, they created a lighthearted and fun environment that I never wanted to leave (plus, who doesn't love a cover of Pony at 3pm on a Wednesday? Magic Mike is shaking). 

My favorite part of the set was the few moments before they played their single, Broken (which just broke top 5 on radio, can I get an amen?), when Mitchy opened up about how the song came together and offered a message of hope to the crowd, reminding them that despite whatever made us broken, we are loved and always welcome. This was so important because this song definitely resonated with me and to hear someone so publicly discuss his experience with the same things that I struggle with was comforting and made the song that much more special. 

Thankfully, these guys are coming back to Texas soon to open for Vance Joy on his upcoming tour, be sure to catch them in Dallas and Houston, I know I'll be there! 

- Marissa 

(p.s. LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE.... ok  I'm done)