On February 8, Benjamin Booker kicked off his highly anticipated LOWER tour at Mississippi Studios, delivering an electrifying set to a packed and enthusiastic crowd. The intimate Portland venue was the perfect setting for Booker’s raw, soulful sound, with his signature raspy vocals and masterful guitar work commanding the room from the first note.

Backed by a tight trio, Booker and his band made the most of the small stage, filling the space with energy rather than feeling constrained by it. The drummer, in particular, played with infectious enthusiasm, clearly feeding off the crowd’s excitement. The setlist showcased material from LOWER, blending elements of lo-fi hip-hop, noise pop, and indie rock into something entirely his own—gritty, emotional, and urgent.

It’s been seven years since Booker’s last album, but if last night’s show was any indication, LOWER is well worth the wait. If you have the chance to catch him on this tour, don’t hesitate—you’re in for something special.

LISTEN & WATCH

“LWA IN THE TRAILER PARK” | “SAME KIND OF LONELY” | “SLOW DANCE IN A GAY BAR“