It’s been a few weeks since singer LØLØ wrapped up her first headline tour, You Turn Me On Tour. Just days after her incredible show in Haarlem, I had the chance to sit down with the singer to talk about the tour, her music, and the inspiration behind her songs.
Q: How was your last show in Haarlem, the Netherlands?
LØLØ: “Haarlem was amazing. I think it was such a great last show. The crowd was amazing, the energy was great. I loved the room, I loved the venue. But I woke up sick that day, and it was really scary for me because I thought, ‘Am I going to have to cancel the last show of my tour?’ I didn’t talk all day, and I canceled my VIP performance to save my voice. Thank God, adrenaline kicked in during the show, and I was able to sing. The first three songs I was terrified, but then I got through it. I wouldn’t have wanted such an amazing tour to end on a bad note.”
Q: How did you enjoy the rest of your European tour?
LØLØ: “I had the best time of my life. This was my first headline tour, so I didn’t know what to expect. I was so scared, like, ‘Is anyone even going to buy tickets? Am I going to perform to 30 people a night?’ But almost every show sold out, and the crowds were just the best. They were screaming the lyrics, and it was so fun. I think every artist says this, but European crowds are the best. There’s so much more energy and excitement.”
Q: What surprised you the most about headlining your first tour?
LØLØ: “I didn’t expect how much work it would be. When you’re the headliner, there’s no free time. You’re doing soundcheck, VIP performances, interviews, everything. I didn’t get to see much of the cities, except Haarlem. I went to Bagels & Beans—my favorite breakfast spot in the Netherlands. I guess I’m a creature of habit!”
Q: Was it difficult to bring your full stage setup to every venue?
LØLØ: “Yeah. For example, in Berlin, the stage was so small we couldn’t hang the backdrop. I had the robot and the yellow brick road, but not the full look. In Haarlem, though, it was such a big stage that we could hang everything perfectly. The picture ends on the backdrop and connects to the real-life yellow brick road. I was so happy because it looked exactly how I imagined it.”
Q: How do you maintain your energy on tour?
LØLØ: “I try to conserve my energy during the day, especially now that I’m the headliner. I’m singing an hour and a half every night, plus two songs during the VIP performances, so it’s a lot more than when I’m an opener. I often go on vocal rest and don’t talk, which means I have to type things on my phone or play charades with my band. I also try to chill out and find a good coffee shop in the morning.”
Q: What’s your go-to coffee order on tour?
LØLØ: “At Starbucks, my go-to order is an oat milk latte with brown sugar syrup. But in Europe, you guys don’t always have that, or the oat milk tastes a bit different. So I usually just get a regular latte. Honestly, European lattes are my favorite—the milk tastes so much better here than in Canada or the US. I don’t know why, but it’s just better!”
Q: What’s the most memorable thing a fan did on this tour?
LØLØ: “A lot of fans dressed up as Wizard of Oz characters. In Manchester, there were Dorothys, Scarecrows, and Tin Men. Someone in Germany gave me a Tin Man Funko Pop, and it’s now hanging in my room. I also got so many gifts—it’s insane. My mom and family couldn’t believe it when we opened them all.”
Q: Can you tell us about your latest single, “Don’t”?
LØLØ: “The song is about trying not to think about someone, even though you’re completely obsessed. I’d be running on a treadmill, telling myself I wasn’t thinking about him, but of course, I was. I tried everything—getting drunk, distracting myself—but it didn’t work. The twist? I’m dating him now! So, I didn’t listen to my own song.”
Q: Are there any songs you always perform live? Why those?
LØLØ: I always perform “junkie”. It’s funny because it’s not even one of my top-performing songs, but it feels so good to sing live. I also do ‘Debbie Downer’ because the energy is just so fun. It’s funny because I love writing sad, depressing songs, but on stage, I love performing the upbeat ones. I also always play ‘You Turn Me On, But You Give Me Depression’ and ‘Hot Girls in Hell’—they’re fan favorites, and I play guitar on those, which I love.”
Q: Your ballads often feel deeply personal. Do you have a song that means the most to you?
LØLØ: “Probably ‘Bill Hill’ because it’s about the fear of growing up and realizing life isn’t what you thought it would be. It’s real and scary but honest. Also, my ballads like ‘I Would Fix You If I Could’ and ‘Snow in Berlin’ are super personal. ‘Hot Girls in Hell’ was literally just a stream of consciousness—I sang what I was feeling, and it turned into the song.”
Q: Which artists inspire you the most?
LØLØ: “Green Day is my favorite band, so they’re my biggest inspiration. My album was also really influenced by Boygenius. Gus and I saw their set at Coachella, and it blew me away. It sparked so many ideas. I also love Julia Michaels’ songwriting—her lyrics feel like a conversation. And of course, Taylor Swift—she’s such a good storyteller.”
Q: Would you love to collaborate with those artists someday?
LØLØ: “Oh my God, I would die to collaborate with any of them. I don’t know if it’ll ever happen, but you never know!”
The show in Haarlem might be over, but LØLØ’s performance is one we won’t forget anytime soon. Check out our full concert review!
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