Sody & Charlie Pittman Take To Hoxton Hall - Concert Review
- Louisa
- Oct 12
- 6 min read
On Thursday the 9th of October, Sody took to Hoxton Hall in London to perform her debut album ‘The Hell of April’ with her band. Sody released her debut album on the 3rd of October, and fans were eager to hear the album in full at the live music event. Sody was joined by Charlie Pittman as support act. I have been listening to Sody since around August 2020, and she has always been one of my favourite artists. I saw her perform back in 2023 so I was so excited to support her again at Hoxton Hall, with her debut album. This article will review the night in full, giving my full thoughts, opinions and what I enjoyed most about the night!
I made my way to London on the train and headed towards the venue. On arrival, the venue was stunning from the outside, so I was so excited to make my way in. Security and members of the reception team were super helpful, as they put my anxiety at ease with swift bag checks and made sure, we knew where we were going. The friendly Reception team gave us a wristband, and we promptly made our way to the ground floor to see Charlie Pittman open the show.
Admittedly, I did not know a lot about Charlie before seeing the show. However, earlier in the week I saw Sody upload to her Instagram the announcement that Charlie would be opening for her, so I was eager to see what he was all about! For me, the best thing about concerts is being introduced to new and upcoming artists through the opener act. Previously, I attended a Sody show which had support from Kayla Grace and Ben Ellis, who I quickly discovered as two of my new favourite artists. Therefore, I was so excited to see Charlie perform, as I was eager to find a new artist to discover. Watching Charlie perform, it quickly came apparent to me that I was correct – I had discovered a new artist to fall in love with! Charlie’s music was raw, emotional and captivating – he sang with such elegance, vulnerability and emotion. Charlie sang alongside his guitar, which worked beautifully with the backdrop of the stunning venue. Being apart of the tight-knit crowd was mesmerising as we all enjoyed Charlie’s set. A particular song which stood out to me was ‘think later’ – which was one of the best songs in the set. Each song was performed incredibly well, and I loved how Charlie was so excited to be there – even noting that he himself was a fan of Sody before he grabbed the opening slot. To me, that is such a beautiful thing about live music and the music industry – watching talented individuals like Sody and Charlie Pittman join forces to create connections and friendships which give each other a platform to portray their music and emotion to welcoming fans. I felt honoured to be a apart of Charlie’s set and I felt so happy for a human I had never met – seeing him perform to a group of people and support Sody. On the train home I quickly added all of Pittman’s songs to my Spotify playlist and I am so excited to watch him grow as I discover more of his music.
Photo of Charlie Pittman performing at Hoxton Hall, London. Photo via @echomabeltv on Instagram and permission given to use photography.
After Charlie’s set, a small break gave fans the opportunity to grab a drink and prepare themselves for Sody’s set. At this point I was very excited and slightly nervous – I hadn’t seen Sody perform since 2023 and it was setting in that now was the time I was going to see one of my favourite artist’s live! Soon after, a voiceover shook the room as Sody explained her journey and reasoning behind her album ‘The Hell of April’. Sody then took us on a beautiful journey where she sang each song with emotion and vulnerability. These songs included – The Hell of April, No Contact, Bad News, Predicatable, Looking for You, Boys Come and Go, What was that? (voicenote), Chameleon, Dublin, Self Destruct Mode, I’ve tried so hard to hate you, Coward on the Run and It was Never About the Dishwasher. Sody also chucked in a few surprises for fans – one including an unreleased song and one including a classic, fan favourite of the song ‘Is your bedroom ceiling bored?’. For me, I felt emotionally captivated as I went on a journey with Sody and the audience through heartbreak, raw emotion and vulnerability, mixed in with dancing and having fun. For me, the best songs were Self destruct mode and Chameleon, as these were my favourite songs before the concert, and listening to them live just accelerated my love for the songs. However, a standout moment must be when Sody closed the show with ‘It was never about the dishwasher’, as she talked so openly about wanting to include an appliance in the song title and wanting to close the album with this song. The hilarious moment where Sody forgot the word appliance had concert-goers in hysterics, making the closing song even more poignant and emotional. The entire rendition of ‘The Hell of April’ felt like I was going on a journey of self-discovery and heartbreak with Sody, as these songs are clearly so healing and personal to her. Going through heartbreak is not easy for anybody, and the way Sody has talked so openly about it through the lyrical genius of this album is incredibly moving. Part of the concert allowed Sody to encourage fans to keep going if they are going through something as painful as heartbreak – which was such beautiful advice which would have resonated with so many. Also, during the show Sody mentioned the joy of being put on a billboard in Leicester Square – a huge moment for her and to celebrate the success of the album release, particularly as an independent artist. Overall, the album was executed with precision, beauty, elegance and raw emotion which felt like a concert like no other.
As the concert ended, eager fans waited around to meet Sody. One of my favourite things about seeing up and coming artists is the personal connection artists have to their fans, as artists are so grateful for fan support. Artists who often perform at smaller venues such as Hoxton Hall sometimes choose to meet their fans post-show as the venue is smaller and more secured to meet everyone. Whilst this is obviously not a given and is 100% the artists choice, it is lovely and so kind of artists like Sody to spend time with their fans in this way. Therefore, I felt so grateful to meet Sody after – Sody expressed her gratitude to us for attending the show, signed my tote bag and took a photo with me. This extra bonus closed my night on an absolute high – and I really hope Sody can see the love, support and gratitude from fans both in-person at the concert and online from fans on social media. Throughout the show, Sody expressed the trials and tribulations of being an independent artist, therefore it is so important for independent artists to have the opportunity to express their love for music at a show like this. I hope Sody is proud of herself and her debut album, as seeing her perform the debut album was a highlight of my year.
After the show, we decided to treat ourselves to a cocktail and then headed for the train home. On the train home, we spoke about how incredible both Charlie and Sody were – and how excited we are to continue to stream their music. Overall, I give this concert a 5 star review - Sody and Charlie were incredible, the venue was beautiful and the whole evening was incredible. It is a night I will never forget. Fangirls are the backbone of the music industry, and I feel so grateful to play a small part in supporting incredibly talented artists.
You can stream Sody’s debut album ‘The Hell of April’ as well as all her previous tracks on Spotify or wherever you get your music. You can also stream Charlie Pittman on Spotify. Sody also gave fans a deep-dive into the lyrics and production of her debut album on the podcast ‘BLEACHED’ – which is worth a listen wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to check out Sody and Charlie Pittman on all their social medias – they are not ones to miss!
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