Suki Waterhouse knows a thing or two about classics: when it comes to vintage style, timeless looks (that pout and ’70s shag cut — not to mention her role as rock icon, Karen Sirko, on Amazon’s Daisy Jones & The Six), and even venues.
Last September, she released Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, another romp into her enchanting voice and retro, ethereal rock sound. In honor of that release, what better place to play three sold-out shows than one of LA’s most iconic venues, The Roxy.
“The Roxy is such a cute venue,” Waterhouse says. “The backstage area is kind of like a time machine with photos of past artists who have played there.”
Following last week’s drop of her new cinematic single “Dream Woman,” and ahead of tour stops in Austin, Salt Lake City and the UK, Waterhouse decided to take PAPER backstage. Below, get a behind-the-scenes glance at her three-night stand, narrated by the “Dream Woman” herself.
A moment from soundcheck. I love the mirror balls that were scattered all over the stage, great foot rests.
We brought the Sparklemuffin forest and the Sparklemuffin vibe to The Roxy. Of course, a smaller version but a very sparkly version.
These shows were unique in that the crowd was right up against the front of the stage. I love love love my front row ladies.
We sold out every single night. Had to get a pic with the marquee, of course.
Night two was my favorite look. This beaded top was everything.
I wanted “My Fun” to feel as fun as possible, and what is more fun than beach balls? It was so cold and rainy on the last night, but for that song it felt like summer. I’m so sorry to everyone who got hit in the face with one of those.
I genuinely can’t believe how massive and incredible this pink coat was. I felt like I was being swallowed by it
My guitarist Raj had the fantastic idea for me to stand up on a balcony above the crowd during the last song of the show. It was an electrifying moment. I nearly fell over the last night, so I’m not sure I will be able to do this again.
Every night on tour last fall, I invited someone onstage for my song “Johanna.” For the second night, we had our first-ever in history double Johanna. And our first ever Bro-hanna. Thank you, Cara and Lukas.
Photography: Muriel Margaret
Hair: Emily Blair
Makeup: Shelby Smith
Styling: Rob & Mariel