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Lola Young delivers raw, studio-perfect pop in surprise Electric Picnic set

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  • Lola Young made a surprise appearance on the Main Stage at Electric Picnic.
  • Her hour-long performance featured raw vocals and catchy riffs, including songs addressing addiction and womanhood.
  • The set included her hit song "Messy," which gained virality on TikTok.

Lola Young's surprise appearance at Electric Picnic on Saturday quickly answered key questions about the Main Stage lineup and potential festival appearances by other artists. Her hour-long performance captivated a rain-soaked crowd with raw vocals and catchy riffs.

The London neosoul star's set included "One Thing," a tongue-in-cheek erotic pop song that set a tone of self-acceptance. Young's music, while catchy, also reveals an undeniable vulnerability. Songs like "D£aler," "Post Sex Clarity," and "Spiders" explore uncomfortable truths about addiction, sexual relations, and womanhood without sacrificing the performance's momentum.

I Heart Me

— Lola YoungLola Young's tracksuit was emblazoned with 'I Heart Me' logos, reflecting a theme of self-acceptance in her music.

While some might compare Young's music to artists like Kate Nash or Lily Allen for its feistiness, her sound also echoes the soulfulness of Amy Winehouse or Adele. Young, who previously took a mental-health break after collapsing on stage, imbues her songs with urgency and emotion, even those performed hundreds of times, maintaining an almost studio-perfect quality.

The highlight of the 25-year-old's set was "Messy," an "ADHD anthem" released in 2024 that propelled her to stardom via TikTok. She delivered the song with such immediacy and sincerity that it felt as if she were singing it for the first time, showcasing a rare gift for performance.

ADHD anthem

— Lola YoungThe song 'Messy' is described as an 'ADHD anthem' by Lola Young.
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