After releasing her devilishly addictive single Fire With Fire, the indie artist FEMME is following it up with another band certified in the form of “Angel”.
FEMME performed for her audience at The Perception launch party at W London in Leicester Square on Tuesday evening 7 November.
She performed new songs “Fire with Fire”, “Dig Deep”, the newly released single “Angel” and classic songs from her album “Debutante” “SOS” and “Double Trouble”.
Top Talent: FEMME released their new single “Angel” last week and performed at the W London celeb bash
The talented artist performed a live electronic setup using samplers and a Koass pad with Nick Powell on electric guitar. The singer’s elegant performance is dressed in metallic pants, black platform shoes and a black button-up shirt.
Guests at the event included Pixie Lott, supermodel Oliver Cheshire, Rizzle Kicks Jordan Stevens, Amber LePone, Samantha Parks, and Outlander star Neil Hudson.
Entertaining party-goers: Guests were treated to a performance by FEMME into the night
Continuing its move into club territory, “Angel” delivers an irresistible blend of tropical house flavors and the kind of catchy hooks FEMME is known for.
Bounce shifting vocals against an infectious, soaring beat, “Angel” is made to sound just as impressive on a portable radio as it does through a fully stocked racket sound system.
Hot Metal: The talented artist performed a live electronic setup using samplers and a Koass pad with Nick Powell on electric guitar
“I like my pop music to be a little weird,” says FEMME. “I like a challenge, pushing the envelope a little bit — not just repeating what has gone before.” She’s not fond of repeating herself either.
While FEMME still writes, produces, and performs all of its music, the new material marks a departure from last year’s Dubutante album, featuring smoother beats and tighter, more stable arrangements.
“My production is so intertwined with my writing process, I wouldn’t be able to do it without that driver’s seat,” she explains. “It’s just that I’m flexing my muscles in a different direction.”
Actress Samantha Parks was far from her 19th-century self on Tuesday, making an absolutely glamorous look at the launch of The Perception at W London.
CLAIM TOUCH: Snap Happy Pixie Lott enjoyed filming a FEMMES performance and posing for photos at the event
Glam Girls: Clearly enjoying her night out, Samantha was later seen letting her hair all down when she mingled with the likes of Gemma and Pixie Lott (center) at the party
The stage star, 27, flaunted her slim frame in a soft red satin gown, trimmed with black lace, while posing in the swanky hotel bar in Leicester Square.
Pixie Lott, 26, also attracted attention in her glittery ensemble, as she attended the party with fiance Oliver Cheshire.
Dressed to impress at the occasion, Pixie looked sexy in her ensemble that pulled together high-waisted skinny jeans with a sparkling crop top.
The revealing gown featured a one-shoulder design and a detailed tie around the hem that framed her petite waist and held together with a silver buckle.
GROUP PHOTO: Ella paired her look with adorable white gym trainers as Oliver and Pixie met up at the party.
The Voice Kids camper was spotted on the arm of her upcoming husband and model Oliver, who cut a chic silhouette in a casual-chic ensemble that paired light jeans with a yellow turtleneck sweater.
The couple were joined at the hotel bar’s launch party by Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens, who also appeared in Bear Grylls: Celebrity Island earlier this year, and British model Amber Le Bon, who made an elegant appearance in a pretty pink midi skirt that flaunted florals. Embroidery everywhere.
Rubbing shoulders: She was seen talking to Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens
Glam wear: Amber made her look even more glamorous with a short sequined jacket on top, as she posed with Samantha (above) at the party
FEMME first gained acclaim as the frontwoman of Ultraísta, the electronic supergroup that includes Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and drummer Joey Worker Beck.
Her first single was listed as FEMME on BBC 6 Music and caught the ears of Charli XCX, who offered Bettinson a support slot on her Fantastic North American tour.
Eschewing the overtures of major labels to maintain her freedom as an artist, FEMME then turned to manager, choreographer, and even on the road for a series of singles, videos, and tours, culminating in the 2016 release of her debut album.
Beaut: Outlander star Nell Hudson cut an elegant figure in a dress by Perseverance London
The release of “Angel” is preceded by a UK tour including FEMME’s biggest headlining show to date at London’s Heaven. Following the success of Fire With Fire, which was recently nominated for Best Independent Video at this year’s Aim Awards,
The tour kicked off on November 29th at Hope and Ruin, Brighton then the 30th at The Exchange, then Bristol then December 2nd in Manchester and a third in Glasgow and tickets Offered for sale now.
FEMME self-directed a video for “Angel” at a location in Miami, while a remix EP is also scheduled to be released on Friday, November 10.
