After releasing her devilishly addictive single ‘Fire With Fire’, Independent artist FEMME follows it up with another certifiable banger in the form of ‘Angel’.
Commanding her audience, FEMME performed at the at the launch of The Perception at the W London in Leicester Square on Tuesday 7th November evening.
She performed new songs ‘Fire with Fire’ ‘ Dig Deep’ and the newly released Single ‘Angel’ and her classic hits from her ‘Debutante’ album ‘S.O.S’ and ‘Double Trouble’
Top Talent: FEMME released her new single ‘Angel’ last week and performed it to the W London celeb bash
The talented artist performed with a live electronic set up using samplers and a Koass pad with Nick Powell on the Electric guitar. The stylish singer performed in metallic pants, black platform boots and a black bustier top.
Guests at the event included Pixie Lott, model Oliver Cheshire, Rizzle Kicks Jordan Stephens, Amber Le Bon, Samantha Barks and Outlander star Nell Hudson.
Entertaining party-goers: Guests were treated to a performance by FEMME on the night
Continuing her move into clubbier territory, ‘Angel’ offers an irresistible blend of tropical house flavours and the sort of catchy hooks FEMME is famous for.
Bouncing pitch-shifted vocals against an infectious, uplifting beat, ‘Angel’ is built to sound just as dazzling on a portable radio as it does through a fully rigged club sound system.
Hot Metal :The talented artist performed with a live electronic set up using samplers and a Koass pad with Nick Powell on the Electric guitar
“I like my pop music a little bit weird,” says FEMME. “I like it to challenge, to push the envelope a little bit — not just repeat what’s gone before.” She’s not fond of repeating herself either.
While FEMME still writes, produces and performs all her music, the new material marks a departure from last year’s Dubutante album, featuring snappier beats and tighter, more incisive arrangements.
“My production is so intertwined with my writing process, I wouldn’t be able to do it not in that driver’s seat”, she explains. “This is just me flexing my muscles in a different direction.”
Actress Samantha Barks was worlds away from her nineteenth-century character on Tuesday, as she made a very glamorous appearance at the launch of The Perception at the W London.
Glamorous touch: Snap Happy Pixie Lott enjoyed FEMMES performance filming and taking photos at the event
Glam girls: Clearly enjoying her night out, Samantha was later seen letting her hair down fully as she mingled with the likes of Gemma and Pixie Lott (centre) at the bash
The theatre star, 27, slipped her slender frame into a slinky red satin gown, adorned with black lace, as she posed at the plush hotel bar in Leicester Square.
Pixie Lott, 26, also commanded attention in her ab-flashing ensemble, as she attended the bash with her fiancé Oliver Cheshire.
Dressed to impress for the occasion, Pixie looked sensational in her ensemble that paired together dark high-waisted skinny jeans with a glittering crop top.
The revealing garment boasted a one-shouldered design and statement tie-up detailing around the hem that framed her teeny waist and fastened together by a silver buckle.
Group photo: Ella tied her look together with cool white sports trainers as she caught up with Oliver and Pixie at the bash
The Voice Kids coach was seen on the arm of her husband-to-be and model Oliver, who cut a dapper figure in a casual yet stylish ensemble that teamed together light-wash jeans with a canary yellow roll neck jumper.
The couple were joined at the hotel bar launch by Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens, who also appeared on Bear Grylls: Celebrity Island earlier this year, and British model Amber Le Bon, who made a chic appearance in a pretty pink midi skirt that boasted floral embroidery all over.
Rubbing shoulders: She was seen chatting to Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens
Putting on the glitz: Amber made her look more glamorous with a sequin cropped jacket on top, as she posed with Samantha (above) at the bash
FEMME first found acclaim as the frontwoman of Ultraísta, the electronic supergroup featuring Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and Beck drummer Joey Waronker.
Her first single as FEMME was playlisted on BBC 6 Music and caught the ears of Charli XCX, who offered Bettinson a support slot on her breakthrough North American tour.
Eschewing major label overtures to maintain her freedom as an artist, FEMME then turned director, choreographer and even roadie for a series of singles, videos and tours, culminating in the 2016 release of her Debutante album.
Beaut: Outlander star Nell Hudson cut a stylish figure in a dress by Perseverance London
The release of ‘Angel’ precedes a UK tour that includes FEMME’s biggest headline show to date at London’s Heaven. After the success of the ‘Fire With Fire’ video that was recently nominated for Best Independent Video at this year’s Aim Awards,
Her tour starts on 29th November at Hope and Ruin, Brighton then the 30th at The Exchange, Bristol then 2nd December in Manchester and 3rd in Glasgow and tickets are on sale now.
FEMME has self-directed a video for ‘Angel’ on location in Miami, while a remixes EP is also slated for release this Friday 10th November
