![]() ![]() I Don’t Want It At All, a tongue-in-cheek ode to retail therapy, shows off her spectacular high range over crisp synth-funk beats. Glammed up in her trademark side-ponytail bun, she looks like a cartoon character brought to life – until you feel the full force of her charisma. At just 300 capacity, it may be the smallest venue Petras will play for the foreseeable future.Īs the ’80s new wave synths of If You Think About Me… hit, Kim emerges to a hero’s welcome, even though it’s her first time in Australia. Typically an indie rock venue, the last popstar to play there was none other than Dua Lipa in 2016. Fresh off playing Sydney’s Mardi Gras and an opening slot with Rita Ora in Brisbane, she’s touched down in Melbourne for two sold-out nights at the Northcote Social Club. Nevertheless, she has a cult following – there are no casual Kim Petras fans. Ironically, Petras already sounds like a Top 40 staple, but she’s an independent artist who isn’t getting mainstream radio or TV exposure… yet. If you’ve heard a song or two on Spotify, or seen her colourful social media presence, you may think you know what to expect: proudly bubblegum, impeccably crafted, guilt-free pop songs. Growing up in Germany, she learned English from Britney and Spice Girls videos, until her songwriting career brought her to L.A. ![]() Kim Petras is just 26, but has been in the public eye for over half her life – and she’s been a popstar-in-waiting for even longer. ![]()
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