Beabadoobee Brings New Album to Life at YouTube Music Nights
Beabadoobee is doubling down on her connection with fans by taking her music out of the arenas and into more cozy spaces. On August 2nd, she treated a lucky audience at London's Lafayette to a first listen of songs from her upcoming album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves. The show, organized as part of the YouTube Music Nights series, set a different vibe from the usual festival crowds. Instead of a booming, high-tech spectacle, the night focused on stripped-back arrangements that let her honest lyrics and melodies shine.
Lafayette, tucked away in West London, buzzed with anticipation even before she took the small stage. Rather than her full touring band, Beabadoobee arrived with just two bandmates and a string quartet, giving every song a chance to breathe. Fans heard familiar tracks in a new light, but what got the most whispers were the fresh tracks—a soft reveal of what’s to come on her third studio album.
The setlist stretched across her career but always circled back to the new material. Some attendees described the new songs as having an easy warmth but also a kind of ache that’s impossible to fake. Beabadoobee herself credits inspiration from Paul McCartney’s simple, melody-driven songwriting, and in this show, you could feel that classic touch in every note. The string players brought out even more emotion in her new lyrics, which dwell on change, hope, and loss.
A YouTube Experience That’s Far from Ordinary
The special show was filmed by a professional crew, so this intimate moment isn’t only for those in the room. Soon, fans everywhere will get pieces of the experience through YouTube—think live streams, short clips, and likely plenty of behind-the-scenes moments. Unlike typical concert footage, the plan is to focus on the music’s raw energy and the close-up reactions from the crowd. Rock photographer Dan Billinghurst was there snapping candid photos, aiming to capture that in-person energy for those who missed it.
YouTube Music Nights are all about bringing major artists into smaller, more personal settings, and Beabadoobee’s performance is a standout for the series. It strips back the filter between star and fan, making every lyric feel like a secret. YouTube is betting that more fans want these honest, up-close moments rather than just polished videos.
With the arrival of This Is How Tomorrow Moves on August 9th, Beabadoobee’s audience is set to grow. Whether you’re meeting her new songs in a softly-lit venue, catching the online streams, or just tracking down those behind-the-scenes pics, this latest chapter is about bringing the fans closer—one stripped-back chord at a time.
