On October 29, Laurel closed out her UK & EU tour with an unforgettable, soul-stirring performance at Modus in Berlin. A crowd of devoted fans filled the venue, eager to catch her one last time before she closed this chapter, and Laurel did not disappoint. Striking the perfect balance between upbeat and deeply emotional, her solo set was a journey that took the audience through a blend of danceable grooves and raw, vulnerable ballads.
With just her guitar, a mic, and some carefully crafted loops, Laurel filled the space with layers of melody and rhythm that were both stripped down and immersive. Her voice—rich, textured, and achingly sincere—floated above the mix, instantly commanding the room’s attention. The atmosphere shifted seamlessly from danceable grooves to heart-rending ballads, making each song feel like a different chapter in a story she was sharing with her fans.
As the night reached its high point, she stepped down from the stage and into the crowd, a sea of phones lighting her way as she sang, unfiltered and raw, among her listeners. It was an arresting moment, the kind of quiet magic that feels both intimate and transcendent. Everyone around her was entranced, swept up in the raw vulnerability of the moment.
When she got to “Life Worth Living,” there was hardly a dry eye in the house. You could feel the bittersweet weight of the night settling over everyone, a tangible mix of joy and melancholy that seemed to swell in each verse. Laurel’s ability to convey so much with such seeming ease made the song hit even harder; her voice felt like a guiding light through both her own sadness and the crowd’s.
Between songs, Laurel shared lighthearted banter, reflecting on her songs and the tour's journey, adding warmth to the already close connection with her fans. She admitted she didn’t want the tour to end, a sentiment that echoed the feeling in the room.
After the show, fans were reluctant to leave, and Laurel seemed equally unwilling to say goodbye. She headed to the merch stand after the encore, where she signed posters, hugged fans, and took pictures, her kindness and gratitude shining through every interaction.
In a city famous for its hard-to-impress crowds, Laurel brought something rare and unforgettable: an intimate, emotional, and energetic finale that left Berlin deeply moved. If this was the last night of her tour, it was also a reminder of her unique gift: the ability to touch hearts, inspire joy, and make each performance feel like a moment you’ll want to carry with you long after the music fades.
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All photos: © Chux On Tour Photography