La Femme’s Rock Machine Tour: A Euphoric Return to the U.S. That Left Hollywood Buzzing
If you weren’t at the Hollywood Palladium on November 26th, you missed one of the most electrifying shows of the year. After years of keeping their American fans waiting, La Femme finally returned to the U.S. for their Rock Machine tour—and it was worth the wait. The show was a celebration of everything that represents this band: their euphoric energy, their unapologetic chaos, and their ability to craft moments that leave you feeling like you’ve just stepped out of a dream.
Sam Quealy, the Techno Pop Princess herself, opened up with a performance that set the tone for the night. Known for her high-energy, dancey vibe, Sam delivered exactly what she promises: a perfect blend of techno and live performance that had the entire crowd moving. Her back-up dancers percfectly matched her energy, leaving the audience all in awe of their fitness and choreography.
Everyone eagerly waited for La Femme, and before they hit the stage, the crowd sang along to California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & The Papas, and as soon as the band appeared, euphoria ensued and the journey began. It was a full-on experience, and every single person in that audience was along for the ride. The band’s performance was nothing short of a sonic explosion. Their set was an absolute tour de force, a whirlwind of sound that spanned their entire discography—28 songs in total. Every artist on stage, Marlon Magnée, Sacha Got, Fanny Luzignant, Michelle Blades, Aja, Noé Delmas, and Sam Lefèvre, brought their absolute best, delivering a show that felt both chaotic and completely in control. The way they meshed together, creating a sound that was decisevely heavier than in their recordings, even for songs like Cool Colorado and Sacatela, was pure brilliance. The energy was so infectious that we could feel like the whole room vibrating in sync with them. The moshpit was intense. It was during Foutre le Bordel into Sur la Planche, that the energy reached nuclear levels, sending the audience into an explosion of euphoria. This was La Femme at their peak.
Some of the night’s most unforgettable moments included Marlon Magnee’s wild keyboard surfing, and Sascha Got who also took crowd-surfing to a whole new level, really showing how connected La Femme is to their fans. Surprise appearances by Stolen Nova , who absolutely killed it, and the mystery guest who joined for “Foutre le Bordel” had the Palladium going wild. These moments felt so spontaneous, so full of joy and excitement, creating something incredibly rare and special.
The presence of touring members Aja and Michelle elevated the whole performance to another level, bringing an extra layer of depth to the already incredible sound. La Femme keeps pushing the boundaries of what a live show can be. It’s one thing to be a great band in the studio, but La Femme takes their sound and transforms it into something visceral and electrifying when they step on stage. It’s pure, unbridled energy from start to finish, and you can’t help but get swept up in it.
La Femme owns the stage and owns the crowd. This show wasn’t just a reminder of how brilliant they are—it was a full-on declaration that no one else in their lane can even come close to matching their energy, creativity, and sheer magnetism. The night ended high on the vibe. The Rock Machine tour was nothing short of a musical journey that will stay with those in attendance for a long time.