Concert Recap: Lyn Lapid at The Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia on 6/8

Words by Mckenziee Belton

The Brooklyn Bowl could not have been a better atmosphere to match the nostalgic vibe of the BUZZKILL World Tour. The walls were filled with down-the-clowns, arcade games were scattered throughout the space, and there was a fully functional bowling alley. 

A diverse crowd filled the venue, and some parents were spotted accompanying their kids to their first concert. The pre-show playlist got the concertgoers amped up for the show, playing hits from artists like Ariana Grande and Olivia Rodrigo. In a fun added touch, many fans in attendance were wearing red in support of Lapid’s debut album.

The show kicked off with Fig, who opened with songs “Feel Again” and “Splinter,” before she shared the story behind her next song: “The Goo,” which the crowd loved. 

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Photographer: Matthew Ludak

In a fun turn of events, midway through the set, Fig and her counterpart, David, did some trivia with the crowd, and people were able to win prizes ranging from Ramen noodles to Lego sets. Rounding out Fig’s third show on the BUZZKILL World Tour, she previewed an unreleased song. 

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Photographer: Matthew Ludak

After getting everyone excited with a pre-show message. Lyn opened her set with the song “Buttons” before quickly transitioning to “Coraline” and “Producer Man.” She took some time to reminisce with the crowd about the last time she was in Philly, playing just a year and a half ago at the Foundry. Although performing in a bowling alley was new for her, she wasted no time incorporating the setting as an inside joke throughout the show. 

She had the crowd energized the entire set, playing fan favorites like “Back Up Plan,” “Eastside,” “Room for You,” and “The Alternative.” She even took a moment to personally sing “Poster Boy” to a lucky fan in the crowd.

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Photographer: Matthew Ludak

Another fun feature of the show is when “Into You” by Ariana Grande starts playing, and Lapid’s team does a runway show promoting the tour’s exclusive merch.

The BUZZKILL World Tour provides fans with a fun experience in an intimate setting, allowing her music, which could be described as sad girl pop with a fun pop-rock twist, to shine. For fans just discovering her music, her sound is reminiscent of Ruth B with a bit of an edge, and you’re in for a treat when you experience it live.

See more photos from the show below.

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Photographer: Matthew Ludak