Review: Indigo de Souza at the 9:30 Club on Oct. 23

On Oct. 23, Indigo de Souza brought her Precipice Tour to the 9:30 Club, joined by Landon George on bass, Lila Richardson on drums, and Mike Johnson on guitar and keys. The night began with opener Mothé, who later joined de Souza on stage for their joint song “Serious” (2025). Their friendship was palpable, setting a relaxed tone that carried throughout the evening. 

The audience, a lively mix of ages, buzzed with excitement, ready to sing, dance, and connect with de Souza. The intimate venue allowed for playful interactions: someone called out George’s “ONIONS” shirt, and another person complimented de Souza’s tie-dye pants. When a fan requested a song not on the setlist, de Souza made a wistful promise to play it at her next DC show.

De Souza moved effortlessly between bouncy, playful melodies, like “Crush” (2025), and more heartfelt power ballads, consistently delivering rich vocals and striking lyricism. Ahead of “Not Afraid” from her latest album, de Souza reflected on learning to love someone fully and invited the audience to do the same. 

“How I Get Myself Killed” (2018), the song that first drew me to her in high school, was the perfect close to the night. Though it was my first time seeing her live, the candid, unfiltered moments made the performance feel intimate and heartfelt, as if I had always been part of the club.