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@chelseawolfeofficial // at @thedomelondon // on 18/08 // post 1/2

I have seen Chelsea Wolfe live before - The Koko, back in 2024 - and it was magical... but something about this felt even more special.

Perhaps it was the setting - not nearly as grandiose, but far more intimate. Perhaps it was the little atmospheric touches like white fabric draped everywhere, cute candle-style lights placed about and given to us for when she performed her new song Cold (pictured and shown in this post.) It may have been the occasion - the release show for her new album, The Dark, which was played in full over the speakers before the show (hence no support act.) Maybe it was the setlist itself, which featured various interesting choices (more of which will be shown in a future post.) It might have been the venue's sound too - The Dome has very good sound IMO and it really did her songs justice, especially the new ones. Realistically, it's all of the above and more.

This was an incredible night. Just a beautiful, wonderful, emotional and atmospheric experience all around. It really was the whole package, when it comes to amazing shows. Highlighted here are several of my favourites from the night - The Liminal, Dusk, Feral Love, Cold, The Dark, Death Is Not the End, and 16 Psyche - that last one nearly breaking me, as ever.

Incredible. And with any luck, I'll be seeing her again in December this year at O2 Kentish Town, perhaps hearing more songs from her wonderful new album 🖤