LØLØ • September 28, 2026 • Metro Music Hall
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
LØLØ brought her unique combination of pop-punk attitude, sharp humor, and brutally honest songwriting to Metro Music Hall in Salt Lake City. She made a huge impression last year when she opened for Simple Plan in Sandy. I was excited to see her out on her own headlining tour. It’s really great to see the momentum building for LØLØ. As I walked into Metro Music Hall, I could see fans already in great form. They were dancing and even singing to the songs coming through the speakers. I could tell this was going to be a fun night.
The lights went out, and we could hear LØLØ over the speakers narrating what she was writing in her journal. The crowd started to cheer as the band took the stage. The opening notes of “the devil wears converse,” began and she took the stage. LØLØ wasn’t interested in putting on a polished, distant pop performance. She immediately connected with the crowd, bringing plenty of personality. She was looking at specific fans, waving to them and seemed to really enjoy watching them sing along. Her music has a way of taking uncomfortable emotions and turning them into something catchy, funny, and incredibly relatable, and that personality came through throughout the night.
“pretty little wreck” and “god forbid a girl spits out her feelings” kept the momentum going, with LØLØ leaning into the emotional honesty that has become such a defining part of her music. There was no shortage of songs about relationships, heartbreak, insecurity and the general messiness of being human. The difference is that LØLØhas a knack for making even the heavier subjects feel fun.
“debbie downer” brought another dose of that self-aware humor. This was a really fun portion of the show. Midway through the song, LØLØ brought a fan on stage named Katie. Katie was full of energy and totally ready to participate in whatever LØLØ had in store for her. Shiny red pom poms were thrown out to the crowd. Katie had a sash that said “debbie downer” and a tiara. She echoed LØLØ in singing “Too Aggressive! Too! Too! Aggressive!’ and “Too Depressive! Too! Too! Depressive!” She sang along and was a total natural on stage. LØLØ and Katie danced together on stage, and it was a really fun moment in the show. It showed off LØLØ’s natural ability to interact and engage with the audience.
“me with no shirt on” and “the punisher” continued the energetic run of songs. The crowd stayed involved, singing along and feeding off LØLØ’s enthusiasm from the stage.
One of the most enjoyable things about the performance was the contrast between the songs. LØLØ could go from something hilarious and sarcastic to something genuinely vulnerable without missing a beat. “2 of us” provided one of those more emotional moments, while “u turn me on (but you give me depression)” showed off her ability to wrap complicated feelings inside an incredibly memorable pop song.
LØLØ slowed things down for a memorable moment with one of her openers, Dawson Gamble. The pair teamed up for “Hey There Delilah,” giving the familiar song a fresh live twist. Earlier this year, Plain White T’s released a new version of their hit single “Hey There Delilah.” This version features LØLØ singing as Delilah in response to the original lyrics of the song. I have to admit when I first heard about this I was a little leery. But after hearing this version, I was impressed on how well everything fit.
I could tell that this particular crowd was very much anticipating hearing this song at this show. There was a buzz as it began and throughout the performance. The emotional roller coaster continued with “death wish,” followed by another guest appearance as Caroline Romano joined LøLø for “delusional darling.” The collaboration added another layer of energy to an already lively set and gave the crowd another memorable moment to enjoy.
LØLØ then returned to the darker side of her songwriting with “lonely & pathetic” and “junkie.” These songs demonstrate why her music connects with listeners who appreciate artists willing to be completely open about the less glamorous parts of life. Rather than trying to make everything sound perfect, LØLØ embraces the awkward, complicated, and sometimes downright ugly moments.
“DON’T” and “dumbest girl in the world” pushed the main set toward an energetic finish. By this point, the crowd was fully invested, and LøLø had established an easy back-and-forth relationship with the audience. She wasn’t simply performing songs; she was creating an atmosphere where the audience could laugh, sing, and relate to the stories behind them.
Of course, the night wasn’t over yet. LØLØ returned for an encore featuring “wish i was a robot,” giving the audience another taste of her clever approach to life’s frustrations. She closed the night with “hot girls in hell,” an appropriately chaotic and fun way to send everyone home. Every time I thought the crowd was going to dip in energy, they rose to another level.
The performance at Metro Music Hall showcased exactly what makes LØLØ so entertaining. The venue seemed like a good fit for her show. Initially I thought that maybe Kilby Court would have been a better fit. But I liked that she was on a bigger stage and had room to move around and engage with her fans in a better way than what Kilby can offer. I was really happy with the venue space for this show.
That balance made the Salt Lake City show feel personal without ever becoming overly heavy. LØLØ brought the energy of a pop-punk show, the honesty of a singer-songwriter, and the comedic timing of someone who knows exactly how ridiculous life can be.
By the time “hot girls in hell” brought the evening to a close, Metro Music Hall had gotten a little bit of everything: heartbreak, humor, singalongs, unexpected collaborations and plenty of attitude. More importantly, LØLØ made it clear that sometimes the best way to deal with life’s disasters is to turn them into a song, crank up the volume, and have a good time with them. We can’t wait to have her back.
