On October 22, Sydney Rose came back to Paris, this time at La Bellevilloise, to sing her heartbreaking and gut-wrenching songs for the second time in less than six months — something French fans were deeply happy and grateful about.

The night started with Esme Emerson, a sibling duo blending indie and folk, who offered a really sweet way into their world. To their loving surprise, the crowd was already singing along to the first song of their set, “Together.” They usually perform with a full band, but tonight it was just Esme on lead vocals and Emerson joining in with his guitar and vocals, which made the set feel especially intimate. They played an unreleased song for the first time as a duo rather than with the full band, called “Centipede,” about comparing yourself to everyone around you. Overall, the opening was a truly tender moment, perfectly fitting Sydney’s vibe. She later shared that Esme Emerson is one of her favorite bands, and that they’ve been distant friends for a long time — so it was amazing for them to finally tour together.

Sydney arrived on stage at 8:40, and her opening song of choice was, in my opinion, both amazing and devastating — one of her saddest songs, “31”. Right away, we knew we were in for a full emotional ride, and people in the crowd were already tearing up. After introducing herself, she joked that the next song was actually the only happy one she has, so we should enjoy those four minutes of happiness while they last. As the intro of “You’d Be Stars” — originally featuring Chloe Moriondo — began, she asked everyone to hug their friends and tell them they love them, adding that she loves her own friends so much that they’re on stage with her tonight, and “if they were anything else, they’d be stars.”

Sydney took the crowd on a deep dive through her discography, from older songs to her most recent single, “I Stopped Trying.” She also played an unreleased track, called “Over,” which will actually feature Tom Odell. As effortlessly as she tried to play it cool, you could still sense the excitement in her voice and in her eyes. She shared that the song is about setting herself up for disaster every time she has a crush, because she never initiates anything and they never end up knowing. And as expected — especially with Tom Odell involved — this one was another really sad song. She also covered “anything” by Adrianne Lenker, a moment that was both devastating and magnificent — one of the most breathtaking parts of the night.

She introduced every one of her songs, which made the whole experience feel even more intimate — like stepping directly into her world and her mind. From writing about TV shows, with “Before & After You” inspired by “The Last of Us” and “Charlie” by “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” to singing about love, despair, and heartbreak in “Unmade Bed”, or her struggles moving out of her parents’ house and starting a new life in Nashville with “Listen to the Birds” and “Dogs I Pass on the Streets”. Every story and inspiration she shared felt raw and deeply personal.

Sydney created a lot of moments of connection with the crowd, especially during “Dogs I Pass on the Streets.” She stopped the show when someone needed water, took a short break from singing to slow things down, gave a hug to a fan holding a “can we hug now” sign, accepted gifts from the audience, and even signed items for fans mid-set. During “5 More Minutes,” a fan held up a stuffed lamb as she sang the lyric, “My first love was my stuffed lamb, I’m 21 with her still in my hand,” which made her smile. At the end of the song, she took the lamb and placed it onto her piano.

Sydney’s show was absolutely beautiful, and beyond her own talent, the scenography played a big part in creating the magic. The stage was covered in lights and hanging flowers, making it all feel almost dreamlike. Her musicians made the experience even more special — Lydia, who played bass, saxophone, and violin, added so much depth and emotion to the sound, while Giselle on drums and percussion brought incredible energy and warmth.

She ended the night with “We Hug Now,” the song that made her famous, and the energy in the room was unreal as everyone screamed and cried the lyrics together. She closed with “idk what i did,” the first song she wrote that she truly felt proud of. Sydney’s show was everything I could hope for: emotional, honest, vulnerable. The evening felt like a magic bubble of time.

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