Tove Lo is a Swedish singer and songwriter who has been active in the music industry since 2006. She is best known for her hit songs like “Habits (Stay High)” and “Talking Body”. Tove Lo has released four studio albums so far and is currently touring to support her latest album “Sunshine Kitty” which was released in 2019. For her current tour, Tove Lo is being joined by several opening acts at various shows.
Tove Lo’s Background
Tove Lo, whose real name is Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson, was born on October 29, 1987 in Stockholm, Sweden. She developed an interest in songwriting and performing from a young age and joined her first band Tremblebee at age 15. After high school, she attended the Stockholm Music Conservatory and joined other local bands. She adopted the stage name Tove Lo in 2010 and started releasing her music online. Her breakthrough came in 2013 when she was featured on Swedish DJ Alesso’s song “Heroes”. Soon after, she signed with Universal Music and released her debut EP “Truth Serum”. Her first album “Queen of the Clouds” was released in 2014 and reached the top 10 in several countries. Since then, she has released three more studio albums and numerous hit singles. Her music style blends electropop, dance-pop and indie pop.
Tove Lo’s Current Tour
Tove Lo is currently embarking on a world tour to support her fourth studio album “Sunshine Kitty” which came out in September 2019. The tour started in October 2019 in the US before heading to Europe in November 2019. After a break in early 2020, the tour resumed in the summer of 2020 with shows in Europe. The North American leg of the tour commenced in August 2020 and ran through October 2020. The tour was expected to continue into 2021 but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, Tove Lo announced new tour dates for Europe and North America from April to September 2022. More dates are likely to be added.
Tour Dates
Here are some of the key dates and cities covered on Tove Lo’s 2022 tour so far:
Date | City | Venue |
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April 23 | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmopolitan |
April 27 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic |
April 29 | Los Angeles, CA | Palladium |
May 1 | Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren |
May 3 | Austin, TX | Emo’s |
May 4 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center |
May 6 | Miami, FL | Fillmore |
May 24 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Vega |
May 26 | Berlin, Germany | Columbiahalle |
June 9 | Manchester, UK | O2 Apollo |
June 11 | London, UK | Brixton Academy |
June 13 | Birmingham, UK | O2 Institute |
June 23 | Toronto, ON | History |
June 24 | Montreal, QC | MTELUS |
June 29 | New York, NY | Hammerstein Ballroom |
July 1 | Washington, DC | The Anthem |
July 12 | Philadelphia, PA | The Fillmore |
July 15 | Boston, MA | House of Blues |
July 26 | Nashville, TN | Marathon Music Works |
July 29 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle |
Opening Acts
For her 2022 tour, Tove Lo has tapped different opening acts to join her on various legs of the tour:
- Dagny – The Norwegian pop singer-songwriter is opening for Tove Lo on the European leg in May 2022.
- Sasha Sloan – The Boston-based Indie-pop artist will support Tove Lo on the US June and July tour dates.
- Charlotte Sands – The up-and-coming Australian singer will open for Tove Lo in Australia in September 2022.
Dagny and Sasha Sloan will be playing a 30-45 minute set before Tove Lo hits the stage. Having these buzzworthy pop acts as openers is a great way for Tove Lo to reach their fanbases. Both Dagny and Sasha have distinctive pop sounds that should get the crowd excited for Tove Lo. Charlotte Sands is a newcomer who will get the opportunity to play her music to larger crowds by opening for an established artist like Tove Lo.
Tove Lo’s Setlist
While Tove Lo’s setlist may vary slightly between shows, here are some of the songs she has been performing consistently on her 2022 tour:
Songs from Sunshine Kitty
As expected, Tove Lo is performing several tracks from her latest album Sunshine Kitty like:
- “Glad He’s Gone”
- “Bad as the Boys”
- “Sweettalk my Heart”
- “Equally Lost”
- “Really don’t like u”
Older Hits
She also makes sure to play her bigger hits from previous albums:
- “Cool Girl”
- “Talking Body”
- “Disco Tits”
- “Habits (Stay High)”
- “True Disaster”
Covers
Tove Lo tends to perform at least one cover song during her set as well. Some covers she has sung on the tour include:
- “Maneater” by Hall & Oates
- “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child
- “Blue Monday” by New Order
The covers allow her to showcase her talents beyond her own songs and pay homage to her musical influences.
Tove Lo’s Stage Production
While Tove Lo brings plenty of energy through her vocals and showmanship, she also utilizes colorful stage production elements to enhance the concert experience:
- LED Screens – Massive LED screens and light panels display trippy visuals and animations as a backdrop to the songs.
- Pyrotechnics – Flames and fire bursts are coordinated with the beats on songs like “Glad He’s Gone” and “Disco Tits” for dramatic effect.
- Confetti – Confetti cannons shower the crowd with glittery confetti and streamers during the encore.
- Costume Changes – Tove Lo goes through multiple costumes from bodysuits to mini-dresses to keep the visuals interesting.
The production elevates the concert from just a performance to a full-blown audio-visual experience.
Fan Reactions
The fans have been loving Tove Lo’s high-energy performances and production values on the Sunshine Kitty tour. Here are some fan reactions:
“One of the best shows I’ve been to! Tove’s vocals were on point and her energy was everything. She really knows how to throw an amazing party for her fans.”
“Queen Tove did it again!! Her connection with the crowd was so beautiful to watch. I loved how she got personal between songs and shared stories. 10/10.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, THAT is how you do a pop show! The choreography, the outfits, those unreal vocal pipes…Tove is just on another level. I’m still shook.”
Many fans have called it her best tour yet and praised how she was able to balance her signature bold performances with intimate moments. Overall, Tove Lo is solidifying her reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in pop music right now.
Conclusion
Tove Lo has assembled a spectacular tour in support of her latest album Sunshine Kitty. With up-and-coming pop singers like Dagny, Sasha Sloan and Charlotte Sands as openers, she is introducing her fans to new talent as well. Her setlist expertly mixes high energy new songs with her big hits and even some fun covers. Visually, the concert is elevated by flawless production values like dramatic LED screens, pyrotechnics and glittery confetti. Most importantly, Tove Lo is connecting with crowds across North America and Europe through her vocal talents, infectious energy and personal storytelling. The Sunshine Kitty tour proves that Tove Lo is an electrifying live performer who knows how to craft an amazing pop concert experience for fans.