Every year when Spotify Wrapped is released, one artist has consistently held a top spot for me since I first heard Indigo De Souza during my junior year of high school. They have rightfully earned that top spot, and it’s one I anticipate they’ll keep for years to come.
From my first heartbreak to DIY haircuts with my mom’s garden shears, to late-night car rides with friends — and now, as I approach graduation and a new chapter I’m both excited for and terrified of — their music has been the soundtrack to it all. Even as I write this, their first album, I Love My Mom, is proudly displayed on my wall.
As I’ve grown over the years as a fan, Indigo De Souza’s music has grown alongside me. The release of their 2025 album Precipice is a clear reflection of that evolution. While their earlier work is rooted in an indie rock sound, with guitar-driven elements that lean into grunge, Precipice highlights the fluidity of their artistry. Across its 11 tracks, they shift toward a more pop-oriented sound without losing the emotional depth that defines their music.
Their March 16, 2026 show at the Gothic Theatre was just one of many stops on “The Precipice Tour,” following the album’s release. The tour features opener Mothé and began in Phoenix, gradually making its way east before concluding in Tampa.
Although the tour was in light of their most recent album, they moved seamlessly between differing eras of their sounds, performing songs from earlier projects alongside newer material. When they performed songs from their debut album, such as “Ghost,” the entire crowd joined in chanting along before echoing the song’s wordless chorus.
Early in the set a standout from their 2023 album All of This Will End, was “Not My Body,” featuring a hypnotic performance on slide guitar from Maddie Shuler, who throughout the night went from the piano, to guitar and supporting vocals.
Most of the set featured songs from Precipice, with “Be Like Water” appearing early in the show. With vocals that provoked goosebumps, the singer moved in a way that reflected the everchanging nature of water.
In a self published piece titled “Open The Floodgates,” Indigo De Souza wrote, “It’s funny because when I think of the word ‘stable,’ I think of something that does not move. A deeply rooted tree, or a tall office building. But in the womb, water was teaching me to accept change as the most reliable part of life.”
“Be Like Water” leaves listeners with the much needed message: while change is inevitable, it doesn’t need to be scary, instead offering a new way to think about stability.
In one of the most memorable moments of the night, Indigo De Souza stepped into the crowd after guiding fans through a rhythm to sing, then began improvising a song on the spot. The moment created a rare, shared connection among strangers — its fleeting nature making it feel all the more special.
Indigo De Souza ended the night with another moment of crowd participation, this time in a more lighthearted tone. As the house lights turned on, chants for an encore were quickly drowned out as “Cupid Shuffle” rang out from the loud speakers.
The heaviness of the room immediately dissipated, and the crowd fell into step with one another. An unexpected, yet positive way to end the night.
