Paris Paloma Turns First Ave Into A Fairytale
Paris Paloma brought The Fatal Flaw Tour to Minneapolis for a sold-out show at First Avenue. This marked her first time performing in Minneapolis, a fact which Paloma acknowledged early on in the night, sharing how happy she was to see the venue packed with fans. Packed might be an understatement. First Ave was filled from the floor to the upper level, and some fans were seen standing along the stairs just to find a spot for the show.
The stage itself felt like stepping into another world. A massive tree stood in the back, immediately giving the entire setup a magical and almost story-like feeling before Paloma took the stage. A few songs into the set, Paloma took a moment to talk about “Miyazaki,” and the meaning behind it. According to Paloma, the song was inspired by filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, who has famously criticized artificial intelligence and described generative AI as “an insult to life itself.” Paloma made her stance about AI clear, mentioning how much she hates it for stealing the works of artists across the world. Her audience agreed with her as they screamed every lyric at her.
I love when artists take a moment during their set to explain the meaning behind their words. Hearing the story behind something can sometimes change the way you listen to it later after leaving the venue. It gives the audience a chance to connect with the artist and see what events and moments from their life inspire their writing.
Paloma delivered a performance that can only be described as infectious. She spent the night dancing, twirling, and moving across every part of the stage. Her hand movements were noticeable and added another layer to the performance that made it feel ethereal. Her flowing black dress was a major prop in the show because it only added to the ethereal story-book feel she was establishing.
Paloma ended the night with “Labour,” a song that went viral on TikTok after its release. The track was released shortly after the overturning of Roe v Wade and has since become an anthem online for users when protesting women’s rights. It felt like many in the audience took this moment to release all the pent up anger and frustration that had been building up.
This show was one of those that reminded you of why live music is so special. A venue full of strangers, many dressed up like fairies, came together for one night to scream along to songs that mean something to them. Paloma created a show that felt magical and like a safe space for everyone to be themselves.
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