BENEE in Los Angeles
Article and Photo Gallery by Makenna Cordiano
BENEE didn’t just play the Fonda on April 3rd, she took it over. The second she walked out, dripping in sparkles, the whole room flipped into this chaotic, glittery little universe where everyone was on the same wavelength. No barriers, no awkward warm-up—just instant connection.
She opened with “Sad Boiii,” and immediately rolled into “Cinnamon” and “Vegas” like she was building a soundtrack for the most unhinged night out you’ve ever had. The crowd was loud in that I ’ve-been-waiting-for-this-all-week kind of way. Screaming lyrics, jumping, feeding her energy right back. By the time she hit “Beach Boy” and “Wishful Thinking,” it was clear this wasn’t gonna be a passive watch-it-and-clap show. Everyone was locked in.
A major thread throughout the night was her latest album, Ur an Angel and I’m Just Particles, which added a deeper, more introspective layer to the set. Tracks like “Doomsday,” “Demons,” and “Prey4U” showcased a darker, more vulnerable side of BENEE, while still keeping that quirky edge she’s known for.
Mid-set, she pivoted back into high-energy territory with “Animal,” “Heaven,” and “Doesn’t Matter,” each one amplifying the buzzing back-and-forth between her and the audience. By the time she transitioned into “Glitter,” the irony wasn’t lost—everything about the night shimmered, from her visuals to the literal sparkles reflecting off her mic under the stage lights.
“Afterthought” (her Joji cover) was a standout moment, stripped back and dreamy, before launching into the viral chaos of “Supalonely,” which had the entire Fonda bouncing.
Closing with “Off The Rails” and “Green Honda” felt like the perfect sendoff—messy, high-energy, and a little bit unhinged. BENEE thrives in that space where things aren’t too polished, and that’s exactly why it works. The crowd wasn’t just watching her; they were right there with her the entire time.