On October 30th, 2024, Suki Waterhouse, a singer-songwriter from London, performed at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon, to a crowd of 1400 people. As former model and actress, Waterhouse brings a unique mix of influences to her music, blending ethereal, dreamlike pop with grounded indie rock tones.
The setlist included fan favorites like “OMG,” “Moves,” and “To Love,” as well as songs from her latest album, “Memoir of a Sparklemuffin.” The album, named after a jumping spider, inspired the stage set up—a moody, immersive environment with draped foliage, artificial trees, and a giant web design that positioned her as a sort of symbolic spider at the heart of her own music.
Her performance was dynamic and intimate. For example, she paused between songs to interact with the crowd, laughing as she read out loud a fan’s Halloween-themed sign that said, “I’m literally a hotdog!”
Roseland Theater is a gorgeous venue with multiple performance spaces. Its two-level design kept fans close to the stage while creating distinct zones—the top floor offered bar access and a view over the crowd, while the main floor packed in excited fans, costumes and all. The dreamlike lighting complemented her genre perfectly, especially during her more introspective songs, adding to the concert’s surreal and immersive atmosphere.
If you missed it, here is the setlist:
- Gateway Drug
- Supersad
- OMG
- Johanna
- The Devil I Know
- Blackout Drunk
- Helpless
- Nonchalant
- My Fun
- Think Twice
- My Mind
- To Get You
- Big Love
- Moves
- To Love
- Model, Actress, Whatever
- Brutally
- Good Looking
Overall, Waterhouse’s concert felt like stepping into a vintage dreamscape, brought to life by her rich, velvety vocals and charismatic stage presence. For anyone who enjoys alternative, dream pop, or indie music, her live performance is a must-see experience that brings an added depth to her studio recordings.
