Artemas hit Los Angeles with his LOVERCORE Tour, packing the Hollywood Palladium with fans. From the moment his name lit up the backdrop and changed to “LOVERCORE,” the crowd was hooked. Opening with the synthy bounce of “superstar” and the driving energy of “southbound,” fans sang every word, fully immersed in his world. Artemas brought the stage to life with his vocals and occasional keyboard parts, while guitarist Peter Wilson and drummer Andrei Martynchyk made songs like “how could u love somebody like me?” hit even harder with soaring guitar and punchy drums.
The set moved effortlessly through fan favorites and deeper cuts. Intimate moments like “vanish” and “ur special to me” had the crowd singing softly together, while the Mareux collab on “baby give me more” made the crowd go crazy. Classics like “i like the way you kiss me” came with a darker, bass-heavy twist, and the live debut of “psychokiller” got fans buzzing for his upcoming album getting up to no good.
Fans fully embraced the LOVERCORE aesthetic, rocking black streetwear, lace, leather, platform boots, and smudged eyeliner, perfectly matching the moody, romantic vibe of the night. Artemas darted across the stage, engaging fans up close and keeping the energy intimate even in a packed room. His dark, flirty lyrics matched the visual world he’s built across his music.
The night closed with “as i wave goodbye,” but not before a fiery performance of “i like the way you kiss me,” with the entire crowd on their feet, phones raised, and singing along.
Artemas is fast becoming one of alternative pop’s must-see performers, and if you get the chance to catch him live, you have to see him.
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