![]() "Does anyone know this next one?", he then asks, proving with that typical sarcastic humour that he is indeed from the UK (and not from the US, as many people assume). He also plays some jams from his sophomore album Apricot Princess, much to the delight of the audience who went crazy to 'Never Enough' and 'Television/So Far So Good'. The first part of the show consists mostly of songs from Rex Orange County's new record, including album and show opener '10/10', as well as 'Face To Face' and 'Laser Lights' which combines hip hop with brass influences. ![]() He still shows off his multi-instrumentalism and is constantly switching between guitar and piano, very rarely going a song without playing a catchy riff or a fantastic piano fill. His band included a trumpet and a saxophone player, the latter of which occasionally whipped out his flute. He brought some very talented musicians with him – and not only the usual guitar-bass-keyboard-drums combo. On his records, Rex Orange County plays most of the instruments himself, but this wasn't a one-man-show. It was a beautiful choir that accompanied Rex's sometimes sad and sometimes happy-go-lucky music. Seriously, I've been to many concerts but I haven't heard a crowd that loud in a while. That he is indeed someone to look out for is proven by the many teenagers who lined up in front of the Olympia hours before doors opened, and who screamed out every single lyric from the top of their lungs during the show. Although that figuring-out-life-part might still be true. ![]() He may seem like a normal 21-year-old who's still figuring out life, but he is a big deal. Rex Orange County just released his third critically-acclaimed album Pony and is currently on a world tour. After all, O'Connor still seems like a normal lad from Hampshire, UK, who just so happens to be a brilliant and innovative songwriter.Īppearances can be deceiving, though. It makes sense that he opts for a rather cosy and homey atmosphere as he's not one for big show moves (although he incorporated some mic flips into his performance). When the curtains opened at the Olympia Theatre last night, they revealed a big garden, complete with a lawn, flowers, and clouds – and in the middle of it all: Alex O'Connor aka Rex Orange County.
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