Genre-blending powerhouse Doechii stormed into MGM Music Hall at Fenway for her first-ever Boston show, bringing her Live From The Swamp tour to life with an unforgettable performance. I’ve probably been to more concerts this year than ever before, but this one easily ranks among my favorites; there wasn’t a single dull moment.

She played all the fan favorites: “Alter Ego,” “Denial Is a River,” “Anxiety,” and more. Every track had the perfect mix of choreography, lighting, incredible artistry and stage presence. The production was insane in the best way: the lighting was cinematic and moody without being too colorful or over the top, keeping the focus on her performance.

This was my second time seeing Doechii but compared to seeing her on the main stage at Lollapalooza this summer, this more intimate indoor setup made the whole experience even better. The energy in the room was unreal, you literally couldn’t take your eyes off her. The stage design was wild too: a giant boombox that she’d pop out of (and even slide down from!), plus a motorized school desk that twisted and turned across the stage while she danced and rapped on top of it. At one point, she even brought out this huge wand-like prop that, with the lighting, made her look like a wizard commanding the crowd.

There was also this really sweet, funny moment when she had to stop mid-performance just to take it all in, she literally paused the show to look around at the crowd and soak it up. You could tell how much it meant to her, and everyone loved it.
To top it all off, her tour DJ threw an afterparty in Boston with local artists. It was such a cool way to keep the night going and connect with the community.
Overall, Live From The Swamp was a masterclass in creativity and performance. You could see how much thought went into every detail. If Doechii’s coming to a city near you, do not miss it.
Wow. Wow. Wow.