Earlier this month, Suki Waterhouse surprised fans by bringing out Stephin Merritt, Amanda Lepore, and Del Water Gap in Brooklyn. These guests have come out to support Waterhouse as she currently on tour to support her sophomore album Memoir of A Sparklemuffin. She played the Brooklyn Paramount in New York where she welcomed the aforementioned guests where individually take part in memorable performances with Waterhouse. Among those performances was the frontwoman of the Canadian indie band TOPS, Jane Penny. During that show the two pleased audiences again by performing a cover of a TOPS’ classic “Anything”.
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The duo’s performance of “Anything” blends emotional intimacy and dreamy nostalgia. Characterized by a minimalist setup where the two musicians captivate the audience with dreamy vocals and while allowing to showcase their individual talents. Penny delivers on the song’s wistful lyrics with her signature ethereal voice, imbuing the performance with a delicate heartfelt sincerity. While Waterhouse adds a gently flair to the performance. Her vocals harmonize with Penny’s creating a layered and atmospheric sound showcases a vulnerability to the song’s lyrics.
The pair performed TOPS’ 2015 track again at MTELUS, and the following night Waterhouse sang it again alone in Toronto. Penny began the year by sharing her debut solo material with the album Surfacing in April (via Stereogum).
Photo Credit: Colin Hancock
