Boston has always been a hub for great music and rising artists, and on Friday, November 7, the place to find it was Sonia in Cambridge, MA. Singer-songwriter Marielle Kraft brought her The Right People Will Love You Tour to the city, with Boston native LEW opening the evening.
After establishing herself in country music, LEW made the bold decision to leave her label, relocate across the country, and reinvent her sound in pop. Now she’s proving The Right People Will Love You to be more than a tour name. Her growing fanbase is a testament to the fact that true artistry transcends genre, particularly when paired with lyrics that speak to the trials of a twenty-something.
In front of a sold-out room of fans, family, and friends, LEW delivered a nine-song set that exploded with danceable energy. The electric set served as both an introduction to her new era and a preview of her upcoming EP, Too Sexy To Be Sad, out November 14. Between songs, she offered candid glimpses into her songwriting process, sharing anecdotes about past relationships and the moments that inspired her lyrics, like the one about her first boyfriend, who “just like[d] a boy,” or the bittersweet realization of missing the idea of someone more than the person themselves.
This wasn’t just any show, but a full-circle moment. LEW once busked in Boston’s Faneuil Hall, and now she stood in front of a room full of people who came just to see her. “This is so cool,” she said, smiling through tears before performing her song “Boston.”
Immediately following her set, LEW sat at the edge of the stage, chatting with the audience as Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” played serendipitously through the speakers. In that moment, it was clear that, no matter the genre, this was exactly what she was made for.
Get tickets to see LEW on The Right People Will Love You Tour here.
Amelia Cordischi, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Juice Box Press, is an accomplished digital marketing professional with over a decade of experience in media and communications. Her work has been featured in notable publications, including The Boston Globe. A communications graduate of Simmons University in Boston, Amelia served as manager of Simmons College Radio (“The Shark”), where she also launched and co-hosted her radio show, The Find.
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